Tuesday Blues

 I started out singing the blues, now I am wearing my blue suede shoes. I am tired and hating all of the adjustments that I have to make. I admit it, I am a routine person and I don’t do so well when my routine is messed with. I did the 2 x Ridge/Raynor, 2 x short out and back, and 3 x Ryan hill. I did 7.18 miles in 1:59:20 for a 16:36 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 83 bpm with an elevation gain of 200 feet at an average cadence of 121 spm at an average power 129w at a moderate effort of 6 at a foggy 61 degrees. I’m doing okay on this crazy day!

Saturday/Monday

 Saturday: 2 x Ridge/Kastal/Raynor with my daughter Katie from Blue Hill, Maine. 6.23 miles in 2:08:21 for a 20:35 minute per mile pace with an average heartbeat of 69 bpm with an elevation gain of 150 feet at an easy effort of 3 at a comfortable 68 degrees. Katie and I had a nice conversation and enjoyed the time together.

Monday: I made it out at my usual time. I had a good weekend, but I definitely was a bit tired. I knew that following my workout that I would have to say my goodbyes. I did the figure 8 with 2 short out and backs with 6 x Woodlot Hill for 7.14 miles in 1:59:52 for a 16:47 minute per mile pace at an average cadence of 121 spm at an average power of 131w at an all out effort of 9 at a misty 59 degrees. A comfortable breeze would hit my face as I headed north or east. I did say my goodbyes and made it to work. Now I am feeling kind of tired. Have a blessed day!

Field Day

  This time of year is a year when busy hits from every level . With Charlotte gone it changes the whole home dynamic. It’s all the busyness without the help. But there is some peace and quiet. My daughter is coming for a visit with her family. And while I am glad she is coming, I am tired and it is on Jace’s birthday. I was able to put the air conditioners in last night. It was hot and tiring. I had to bring one up and then back down since the venting was cracked. Thankfully it got done. I am going to make it my goal to enjoy my time with Katie and family without trying to make it outing focused. The weird thing is that Charlotte won’t even be at the house. Maybe do a walk with Katie tomorrow on the Rocky Point trail.

  This morning I did the 8 x Raynor Hill workout doing 6.69 miles in 1:50:33 for a 16:31 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 152 bpm with an elevation gain of 263 feet at an average cadence of 121 spm at an average power of 135w at an all out effort of 9 at a comfortable 65 degrees. 

Field day went pretty well. I had 5 sessions in a row of 3 and four classes each and then pick up and unload. It was a tiring day, but now I can relax a bit. Thank you Lord for giving me strength and helping me with everything!

Deer

  This morning I saw so many deer all around. They were on the move at every corner. Maybe the warmer weather means that the insects are irritating them and making them active. They are pretty to look at. I did the figure 8 with 3 x Ryan and 4 x Woodlot hill. My watch paused for awhile so some stats are a fairly accurate guess based on the watch always keeping track of overall distance and steps. I did 7.15 miles in approximately 1:55 minutes at a 16:27 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 124 bpm at an elevation gain of 215 feet at an average cadence of 122 spm at an average power of 132w at an all out effort of 9 at a warmer 62 degrees. I’ve been really tired. Trying to get my wet down a bit. God bless!

Just Do It

 This morning I was very tired, but I just kept going and ended up a bit ahead of schedule. This allowed me to do the longer Randall route. It was a beautiful morning and I was thinking at how my neighborhood changes from rural to busy as the day progresses. I did 7.59 in 2:04:49 for a 16:26 minute  permile pace , with an average heart rate of 118 bpm at an average cadence of 123 spm at an average power of 130w with an elevation gain of 121 feet at an all out effort of 9 at 59 degrees. I wish I had more time. GTG. Praise the Lord!

Resurrected

  This morning I was oh so tired. To make things worse, I left my coffee in the other room. I changed my routine around a bit as I really needed the infusion of coffee. I ended up okay. It was another beautiful cool and comforting spring morning. I did exactly the same route as yesterday. The only people I saw were a trio of ladies who always begin their walking in the spring and stop in the late fall. I listened to some really good Bible teaching. I did 7.10 miles in 1:55:52 for a 16:19 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 120 bpm with an elevation gain of 220 feet at an average cadence of 123 spm at a power of 133w at an all out effort of 9 at 52 clear degrees. I saw some deer feeding in a field on upper Ridge Road. Praying for my procedure.

Spirit Bright, Brain a few Cobwebs

 I woke up very early, and couldn’t muster up much of a sleep after that. I’ve learned, through the years, not to fret and just power through. I did my new loop of figure eight plus two short out and backs, plus 6 x Woodlot hill for 7.02 miles in 1:58:20 for a 16:51 minutes per mile pace with an average heart rate of 151 bpm with an elevation gain of 240 feet at an average cadence of 122 spm at an average power of 129w at an all out effort of 9 at 50 degrees.

 A few life comments. I am grateful for the Lord’s direction and strength. I do feel like I spend a lot of time alone at my house. Char has responsibilities and added responsibilities with her mother that take her away a lot. When we are together it is usually hectic. Regardless, she is a priceless mate to share God’s wonderful adventure with.