Go For It

 This morning I decided to try my kind of new standard workout— the new figure 8. One motivating thought that keeps me going, is the good feeling of being in the comfort my car on the way to school, knowing that my fitness work is complete and the feeling of calmness and satisfaction. I did 7.19 miles in 1:58:01 for a 16:24 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 113 bpm with an elevation gain of 233 feet at an average cadence of 127 spm at an average power of 132w at an all out effort of 9 at 35 degrees. I am feeling tired , but am very happy to be in a new school. God bless!

Into the Darkness

  The mornings have been really dark here with the time change and morning cloudiness. This morning I woke up before my alarm, but still enjoying the comfort of my bed. I quickly reminded myself of how a few days ago I was unable to go for my morning workout and even struggled to get through a day of work. I have been trying to find the joy in the moments of the day. Today my daughter Rebekah has a doctor’s appointment where she is possibly confronting a life-long condition. Today is also my second oldest grandson’s 10th birthday. My precious Charlotte is coming home today after 5 days taking care of her mother while her father takes a mini-vacation. I did 6.8 miles in 1:53:25 for a 16:40 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 109 bpm with an elevation gain of 214 feet at an average cadence of 126 spm at an average power of 131w at an all out effort of 9 at a breezy and cool 35 degrees. There is a peacefulness which is worth the sacrifice of going out on the road early in the morning. I don’t move around the fastest, but I am grateful to be able to do what I do.

Finally Above Water

  I had two days of bad pain in my knees before I gradually made strides forward towards recovery. I am grateful for a “normal” day today. By faith I went for the workout, figuring that if it wasn’t right then I could just head home. Thankfully, everything went okay. I would say that it’s not 100%, but it is definitely good enough to go. I did a modified version of my figure 8 due to a necessary pit stop at home. I did 7.01 miles in 1:58:27 for a 16:53 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 149 bpm with an elevation gain of 208 ft. with an average cadence of 123 spm with an average power of 129w with an all out effort of 9 at a drizzly 54 degrees. I am grateful for the workout and for making it on time safely to school. I am blessed!

Back to Fatigue

 Today was a repeat of yesterday, minus the energy. I also tripped on my way off to school over an opened suitcase landing on both my knees— soar. I did the figure 8 doing 7.15 miles in 1:58:30 for a 16:34 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 106 bpm with an elevation gain of 263 feet at an average cadence of 125 spm at a power of 132w at an all out pace of 9 at 35 degrees. Have a blessed day.Time to rest!

Starting to Get Used …

 … to this time change. I just went with feel this morning and decided to do the new figure eight. I did 7.11 miles in 1:55:06 for a 16:10 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 132 bpm with an elevation gain of 227 feet at an average cadence of 127 spm at an average power of 136w at an all out effort of 9 at 41 degrees.  I was feeling just a bit more positive today for no apparent reason other than maybe getting adapted to the time change. I have our last Bible Study tonight. Today is my second youngest daughter’s birthday. Have a blessed day friends!

Surviving

 I’m just getting by with this time change. Getting up ridiculously early and cutting back a bit on mileage has helped me to get to work on time. The price is fatigue at times. This time change is really affecting me this year. I’m persisting despite my age related aches and pains. This morning I did the 8 x Raynor Hill doing 6.61 miles in 1:49:17 for a 16:31 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 76 bpm with an elevation gain of 291 feet at a cadence of 125 spm at an average power of 137w at a moderate effort of 5 at 39 degrees. When I get home the fatigue hits me and I try hard not to turn into a monster. Have a blessed day friends!

The Time Change Funk

  No matter how enthusiastic I try to be amidst the benefits of increased daylight at the end of the day, my body is just sluggish to adapt. I decided on doing my conventional figure eight as this body is not ready to attack the longer courses right now.  I did 6.9 miles in 1:56:16 for a 16:51 minute per mile pace with a 16:51 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 90 bpm with an elevation gain of 194 feet at an average cadence of 122 spm at an average power of 132w at a hard effort of 8 at 37 degrees. I’m just trying to make it through by the strength of the Lord!!