Day 2 in Bedford

  I got out slightly earlier this morning here in Texas. I start out alone and end with people coming on and off the path. I was a bit sore and achy this morning in my legs. Working out consistently, you learn to deal with aches and pains. Some days you just don’t have it. Today was one of those days. The walk is pleasant, but boring. At least I don’t have to deal with traffic. The change of pace and scenery is good. The temps are summer like today. Today is our last full day in Texas. I did 8.21 miles in the 2:35:37 for a 18:57 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 71 bpm with an elevation gain of 386 feet at an average cadence of 116 spm at 42 degrees. I don’t have a set rout. I just kind of take different loops and out and backs until I get to 8 miles. I also did 100 pushups. Lord willing one more workout here. I have been dealing with some tendinitis in my righ lateral collateral ligament. It feels better in the evening. Have a blessed day friends!

Time in Bedford, Texas

  I decided to stay with the plan of taking weekends off to rest my aches and pains. We’ve been here since late Friday night. We’ve spend most of our time visiting with our niece and nephew. We also have visited the older niece and nephew. This neighborhood is definitely more pleasant than his other houses which were in supposedly more high end areas. I went out on a walking trail along with a few minor departures from the trail. Here our the stats 8.06 miles in 2:30:29 for a 18:39 minute per mile with an average heart rate of 74 bpm with an elevation gain of 295 feet at an average cadence of 114 spm at 37 degrees. Looking forward to Lord willing another beautiful workout.

Up Up and Away

 This morning brought a challenge waiting for me when I woke up. I had to get my usual work in and at the same time get my final pieces for my trip to Dallas tonight and be ready for my ride to work. It was all kind of daunting, but thankfully it all worked out. Now I commit the rest of the day to the Lord. I did the Red Maple version of the Longwood Loop doing 8.52 miles in 2:18:03 for a 16:12 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 143 bpm with an elevation gain of 319 feet with an average cadence of 127 spm at 36 degrees. There was a brisk breeze blowing with a few flurries blowing in the air. I’m grateful for the work getting done this week! Have a blessed day!  Next, Lord willing, a few days in Dallas 

Good start ends in a crash

 My morning schedule was going well this morning. I got my workout and strength work in and was scheduled to arrive in plenty of time for work. I did the Longwood Loop doing 8.57 miles in 2:17:52 for a 16:05 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 129 bpm with an elevation gain of 260 feet at an average cadence of 128 spm at 25 degrees. 

On my way to work about a mile from exit 46 on Sunrise, I was rear-ended. My car needed to be towed. This incident started a chain of phone calls and communications that ended up with me at work on an easy day because of concert preparations. Lord willing, headed to Dallas tomorrow. God bless you!

All Things Considered…

  Today it went fairly well. I was a few late for work, but it just didn’t bother me. I was able to get my workout and strength work in, even though I got out a bit later. Tonight, Lord willing, I have Bible Study. I did the out and back and two loops doing 8.58 miles in 2:21:08 for a 16:26 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 140 bpm with an elevation gain of 249 feet at an average cadence of 127 spm at 32 degrees. There seemed to be less traffic out on the roads thankfully. This was a day when I felt like pulling back— but I’m glad that I didn’t! Jesus is Lord!

Snow Day

 This morning was pleasant. I was able to start an hour later due to working remotely today since it is a snow day. I did the Medford/ Randall Loop. It was a light mix when I started out. The roads were mostly clear when I started out, but ended up being snow covered by the end of the workout. I loved not being rushed and not having to commute today. I did 8.88 miles at a slow 16:47 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 97 bpm with an elevation gain of 273 feet at a cadence of 124 spm at a temp of 33 degrees. I am able to get strength work in between zoom sessions. So far, it’s a good day! God bless you!

Anticipation

 This week brings with it something kind of rare— positive anticipation. Lord willing, we will fly to Dallas in the evening after school Friday followed by a quick trip to my parents on Thursday to Saturday. This morning I headed out on this post Super Bowl workout doing the Red Maple version of the Longwood Loop doing 8.46 miles in 2:19:03 foe a 16:26 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 128 bpm with an elevation gain of 259 feet at an average cadence of 125 spm at 33 degrees. The weekend was a combination of activity and rest. I went on a couple of walks with Violet and Ruby. It’s important to take advantage of opportunities while they exist, because time passes by so quickly. Chance of a snowstorm tomorrow. Hopefully it works out. Have a blessed day!