Workshop Friday

 I am working remotely this Friday due to some of our staff having some training. This means that I can get out a bit later than normal. The weather was comfortable and breezy. I just wore a light long sleeve shirt. I did the Medford/Randall/Woodlot Loop doing 9.1 miles in 2:12:27 for a 14:33 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 157 bpm with an elevation gain of 190 feet at 62 degrees and 84 percent humidity. The Patriots drafted most likely their quarterback of the future in Mac Jones from Alabama. Have a blessed day!

Thursday

 I got out a few minutes earlier today, which set me up for a better day and feeling decent. The only bad part of my day was that my clocking in app didn’t load, so I clocked in later. I did the Ridge loop doing 9.14 miles in 2:11:55 for a 14:26 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 157 bpm with an elevation gain of 219 feet at a drizzly  55 degrees and 87 percent humidity. I had a nice talk with my brother this morning. God bless you my friends!

Tuesday/Wednesday

 Tuesday-9.09 miles in the 2:14:12 for a 14:46 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 153 bpm with an elevation gain of 193 feet at 46 degrees and 43 percent humidity.

Wednesday- 9.04 miles in 2:14:50 for a 14:55 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 157 bpm with an elevation gain of 354 feet at 51 degrees and humidity at 79 percent.

I have been on the late side of average and have found it difficult to keep up. Have a blessed day! I’m so thankful!

Not Bad for a Monday

 I headed out on the late side of normal, but I did okay. I was a bit faster pace for a Monday. Traffic was decent for a Monday. These factors combined for making it to work on time. I did 9.01 miles in 2:12:56 for a 14:45 minute per mile workout with an average heart rate of 138 bpm with an elevation gain of 314 feet at 45 degrees and 50 percent humidity. I still feel out of sync, but am grateful for the Lord’s provision and grace. Have a blessed day!

The Rare Day

 This Friday morning I found myself slightly ahead of schedule, but seemed to find things to do to keep me at schedule. By the time I headed for work, arriving on time seemed like a dream. Fortunately, I made it with a minute to spare. My workout was good , and I made it below the 14 minute mark for only the second time that I can remember for this year. I did 9.09 in 2:06:22 for a 13:54 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 128 bpm with an elevation gain of 187 feet at 39 degrees and 51 percent humidity. Lord willing, we are picking up a Kia Soul in Connecticut today so taking half a work day. Be blessed!

5 Minutes

 I was really tired upon waking this morning.  Without the help of habit, I would have been snoozing. The workout is always rewarding and I am always grateful when the workout is completed. I did 9.1 miles in 2:10:17 for a 14:19 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 135 bpm with an elevation gain of 257 feet at 36 degrees and 51 percent humidity. I got back 5 minutes earlier today. Five minutes makes a huge difference. I made it to work on time again. Have a blessed day.

Comeback Performance

 I did the Longwood Loop , even with a later start. My pace made up for the late start and I made it back at my usual time. I was slightly miffed to realize that I accidentally paused my watch at the halfway point on Longwood. Thankfully, my watch settings give me the total distance— even if it isn’t included under the workout portion of my settings. I did approximately 9.1 miles in approximately 2:12. My approximated pace is 4:40 minute per mile pace with an approximate heart rate of 93 bpm with an elevation gain of approximately 320 feet. I made it to work in time even with a late start. Thank you Lord.