Pretty Skies

 I’ve noticed that the past few mornings the skies have been beautiful with bright colors shining through the clouds. Fridays are pleasant because I usually have a couple of restful mornings ahead. As much as I enjoy getting up early on weekdays, I also enjoy sleeping in on the weekends. Today I did the Medford version of the Longwood loop. I did the modern day version of a fast workout. I did 8.58 miles in 2:17:33 for a 16:01 minute per pace with an average heart rate of 107 bpm with an elevation gain of 276 feet at an average cadence of 127 spm at 36 degrees. I am looking forward to vacation and heading to Texas and Maine— Lord willing. Have a blessed weekend!

It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad Mad World

 My parents are enjoying their 60 th Anniversary today and my wife enjoys her 52nd birthday tomorrow. I’ve felt happier going into birthdays, but I guess I’ve failed to do an adequate job with this birthday.

    I woke up and despite knowing I was on the bad side of my significant other I had a decent workout and commute to work. I did 8.48 miles in 2:20:01 for a 16:30 minute per pace with an average heart rate of 80 bpm at a cadence of 125 spm with an elevation gain of 327 feet at 28 degrees. I can’t stand it when my wife is angry at me/( . Have a blessed day!

Crescent Moon 🌙

  The mornings the past few days have been welcoming. I have been just early enough and just fast enough not to be rushed on my workout or on my commute. I don’t have a lot of margin for error, but enough. In the mornings, whenever I head in a southerly direction I see the crescent moon 🌘. Long Island is not rural like Maine, but in the mornings Ridge has a quiet country feel to it. This morning I did the usual Longwood/Niewood, and Red Maple Loop doing 8.44 miles in 2:19:03 for a 16:28 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 122 bpm at a temp of around 23 degrees. I do not have all the stats now. Grateful to get the work in and looking forward to Bible Study tonight. 

 Strangely enough, when I woke up aI remember that today was hump day and it somehow helped!

Relatively Fast

 Today’s pace would be super slow a few years ago, but by today’s standards it is relatively speedy. I headed out a bit late, but thankfully made it home in decent time. I did all of my strength work and made it to school in decent time. I did 8.48 miles in 2:17:15 for a 16:10 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 126 bpm with an elevation gain of 263 feet with an average cadence of 127 spm at 28 degrees. Picking up Jon and Roger at the airport tonight.

It’s a Start

 Today everything went as planned, it just seemed to take extra effort. I was a bit tired. My stomach was a little off. I was on the slow side. I was emotionally a little off. I did the Red Maple Version of the Longwood Loop doing 8.44 in 2:19:47 for a 16:34 minute per pace with an average heart rate of 91 bpm with an elevation gain of 306 feet at an average cadence of 125 spm at 31 degrees. 

Today is my last night without Char and my last night of Bible reading. I’m a little weary and look forward to February vacation. Have a blessed day!

Another Drizzly Day

  I woke up alone for the second day. Even without Charlotte being here, my daily schedule pretty much goes as scheduled. I was a bit tired, but things went ok. Knowing that today was the last workout of the week definitely helped. I was slower today, but I got out a bit earlier. I made it to school in good season as well. I did the Red Maple version of the Longwood Loop doing 8.48 miles in 2:20:56 for a 16:36 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 17 feet and an average heart rate of 93 bpm with a cadence of 124 spm at 38 degrees. Tired today, looking forward to the weekend! Thank you Jesus!

Focus

 It seems as if I’ve gotten into a groove where I wake up and have to keep strictly to my schedule in order to meet my goals. The start of the day sets the tone and prepares me for the day. For the next 5 days my wife is staying at my in-laws to take care of her mother who has Alzheimer’s disease. I will probably spend a night or two on the weekend to help my wife. 

I noticed a little tightness in my right hip last night, so I have been avoiding movements that irritate it. It’s more or less something I have to be aware of and take care of it so that it doesn’t become an issue. I did the Red Maple version of the Longwood Loop doing 8.37 miles in 2:17:41 for a 16:26 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 87 bpm with an elevation gain of 320 feet at a cadence of 125 spm at 35 degrees. I feel a bit out of sync, but the Lord is guiding me. Have a blessed day!