Wednesday on Ridge

I got out on the Ridge Loop this morning doing 9.15 miles in 2:03:27 for a 13:28 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 115 feet with an average pulse of 115 bpm.  I did not sleep well as my stomach was bothering me most of the night, but I managed to get out the door at my usual time.  When I go away I do my best to get my strength work in ahead of time which makes for a hectic schedule.  I am so proud of my daughter Kaitland in finishing her hogh school degree when dropping out pregnant would have been an easier option especially with the lack of encouragement to finish her degree.  I pray for my daughters every day, that God would be at work in thei lives. Praying can be a challenge especially when you are lacking faith and are discouraged.  Persevering in prayer is what I am striving for.  Looking forward to seeing my daughter and grandson and time with my wife. God Bless!

Another Day in Paradise

It was drizzly, cloudy, and 52 degrees, but I woke up this morning so I am thankful.  I decided to do the Medford/Randall/Woodlot Loop doing 8.95 miles in 2:01:41 for a 13:34 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 175 feet and an average heartrate of 114 bpm.  I was
Kind of dpressed and negative feeling on my workout.  My situation with my daughter Kim is getting me down a bit. I am grateful though for my wife and daughters and of course my step-son Jace. God Bless!

Another Rainy Day

It seems as if every long weekend holiday the past school year has been an overcast miserable day and today was no exception.  I did my holiday version of the Longwood/Medford Loop where I go up Scenic Hills Road and use the Niewood Road to replace most of Longwood.  My stomach was playing up a little , but I was able to workout without event. I did 9.31 miles in 2:04:29 for a 13:21 minute per mile pace. There was an elevation gain of 326 feet with an average heart rate of 115 bpm. I am praying that my daughter Katie will be able to go to Cosmetology School-- her needs being local housing , transportation, and child care for Keon when Katie is in school. My daughter Kimberly shares with me the things that are bothering her, but oh how I wish she would come home. Dear Lord-- I need your help and wisdom!(my prayer)!  Have a blessed day!  Somehow doing. This particular loop made me think of Kim:(

Relaxed Friday

I woke up at my usual time, but I took my time getting around . I headed out around 4:37.  I did the Ridge Road loop doing 8.46 in 2:01:30 for a 14:21 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 97 feet with an average heartrate of 111 bpm.  It was a drizzly 52 degrees.  I was just plain tired. I played a game of pickup basketball this morning before my workshop. I didn't exactly set the world on fire, but I did show some decent quickness-- when I need it. Missing my wife this week, but am so excited to have her coming home.  I have been ao busy that I failed to realize that this weekend is a long weekend. Next week will be attending Katie's graduation. So proud! Have a blesswd weekend.
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Check Mark

Some days you feel goal driven, and other days you just feel like getting the work in-- today was such a day.  It was rainy and 57 degrees as I ambled along the Medford/Randall/Woodlot Loop roads. I did 8.81 in 1:58:59 for a 13:29 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 149 feet with an average pulse of 139 bpm.  The end of the school year is alist of garbage that the school wants you to do ASAP-- so I am off to get the garbage done. Have a blessed day! Missing my Charlotte ❤️

Tuesday/Wednesday

   I did the Longwood/Medford on Tuesday and today. Yesterday I did 9:07 miles in 1:58:43 a13:05 minute per mile walking pace and and an elevation gain of 222 feet and an average heartrate of 115 bpm. Today I did 8.89 in 2:00:43 minutes for a 13:34 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 260 feet with an average pulse of 119 bpm.  Yesterday the temp was in the 50's and it was a clear morning.  Today it was light rain for the entire workout.  I was a
Bit tired this morning as I mowed the lawn last night after a long day.
    My wife Charlotte had been fone this week leading a mission team of all men preparing a building to be used as a school down in the DR. Lord willing I will be with her on the next trip on November. Life has been hectic, but the Lord has provided the strength to finish the tasks. Have a blessed day!

Day 1-- Without Char

. As happens from time to time my wife has to leave on some sort of trip and today was day 1 with her being down in the DR on a missions trip.  I woke up with the aid of Alexa and was surprised to see that the Boston Celtics beat the Cavaliers last night-- miracle of sorts.  This morning I did the Longwood/Medford Loop doing 8.90 in 1:56:14 for a 13:03 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 261 feet and an average heartrate of 117 bpm. There was a light rain with the temps in the lower 50's.  Had a very busy weekend including a hike on the Greenway trail after dropping my daughter Rebekah off at her work at Cathedral Pines. Have a blessed day!