Just Do It

  Sometimes with my workouts I just do what I want instead of waiting for things to fall in place. Usually I am pragmatic and take the opportunities that present themselves. I really wanted to do the Randall loop and 2 super sets of core trainer presses and rows and I managed to get the work in. I also did o e super set of GP curls/presses, and the fabulous 40. I managed 6.35 miles along the dark quiet streets of Ridge. I am grateful for the time to pray and listen to Christian radio as I trudged along. There is a different flow to my life this year, but it is a good flow which usually ends with bedtime around 9– oh, how I love early bedtime and mornings!

Positivity

  Sometimes you wake up and just have a positive feeling about things. This was one of those mornings. The morning routine went fairly smoothly. Regardless of how smoothly things have gone, I have not managed to get that far ahead of my usual schedule. I did the figure 8 plus 1 x Ryan Avenue for 6.48 miles, the fabulous 40, and 3 x GP bench presses. I had a nice talk with my brother this morning. Usually it’s just catching up and we talk about “stuff” but it always makes you feel good. Many times it seems as if things aren’t really happening, but there is that sense of joy and that the Lord is doing something in your life. Gratitude is also a wonderful gift to have!

Longwood

 I decided to do my standard Niewood, Longwood,

Dunkin Donuts loop for 6.33 miles, the fabulous 40, and 3 x GP presses and curls. I am starting early, but staying basically on regular schedule despite it. Have a blessed day friends!

It Worked Out

  Today I started out well, but I had to take a number of pit stops which slowed me down. I did the figure 8 plus 1 x Ryan Avenue for 6.5 miles, the fabulous 40, and 3 sets of GP bench presses. Even with the it stops I still made it to work just fine. It’s tiring and a discipline to get out early, but it is always a blessing to get out early and enjoy the streets in the quiet of the morning. God bless you my friend!

First Workout in Ridge

  I woke up on time mostly excited about the normal routine once again. It is good to have a break from the usual routine, but the usual is really my preferred method. I did 2 x Woodlot with 2 extra trips up Woodlot hill for 6.32 miles, the fabulous 40, and 3 x GP curls and presses. The roads were in good shape and the streets were quiet. The deer also were out and on the move. I have PT right after school so that I need to drive directly to Rocky Point. I am looking forward to see how the Lord leads this year.

Eastport/Hope

 Eastport:Friday: I headed out the morning after the storm at around 6 am to allow for enough lighting to see the potentially slippery streets. I did a basic north end , dump road, south end and downtown loop for 7.06 miles, and then 3 x GP bench presses at the Todd house. Being in Eastport on the winter streets seems so natural. I followed up with a quick trip to Kim’s and then went to Katie’s and my parents.

Hope-Saturday: I planned on sleeping in but I couldn’t sleep, so I headed out on the basic 3 mile but headed up and down Appleton Hill an out the pastor’s road, to the pigeon house on Howe Hill, and up the hill ast my parent’s house and back for 6.22 miles. I then did 3 x GP curls/presses .  I’m so glad that I made this workout. 4 workouts in Maine is a true blessing.

Dec. 31 / Jan. 1 in Eastport

  On the last day of 25 I did the Adams Street, In-Town Loop, and the Dump Road out and back with a couple side hills added in for 7.57 miles in clear and cold weather, with 3 x GP bench presses.

Thursday Jan 1 I went out into a snow storm and just walked around including, the dump road and Lincoln Street for 7.08 miles, and 3 x GP curls/presses. The extra day has meant extra time with my daughter Kim and her beautiful family. I am looking forward to heading out of here tomorrow although I will really miss Kim and her family. I am either around my family or I am alone in my room at the Todd house. I am missing my wife Charlotte and her companionship. With the snow falling all day I am limits where I can go. Gtg. Have a blessed evening!