Not Feeling It

 This was a morning where I just was not feeling any positive vibes at all, but vibes don’t carry you— faith in action does. I did the Apple Court, Kastal, Ryan, Woodlot, Randall, Whiskey Loop doing 8.67 in 2:14:13 for a 15:28 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 158 bpm at 40 foggy degrees. I’m grateful for the ability to workout. Through the aches and pains of my 50’s the Lord has given me the gift of perseverance. Thank you Lord!

Keeping It Moving

 Through the years you always have periods of time when you question why you work out. The drudgery seems so torturous. But, you remember the truth— the working out is truly worth it. It enables you to maintain your weight, sleep great, and have a positive attitude. Today I did the usual 2 x Woodlot/Ridge with a short out and back for 8.54 miles in 2:12:32 for a 15:31 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 98 bpm. My workout data is still not coming out on my Nike App. Thank you Lord for your strength!

Boogie with the Bunnies

 This is the time of year when the buds on the trees explode across the horizon. It’s also when animals have their young. This morning I noticed an inordinate number of rabbits hopping along the side of the road. I decided to try a slightly longer route, and I was able to complete it and make it to work on time. I just needed to change up my route this morning as I have been doing a couple of routes almost extensively. I did the Medford/Randall/Woodlot loop doing 8.88 miles in 2:17:20 for a 15:27 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 159 bpm. I will be glad when all of my data comes in a timely manner. Have a blessed day friends!

Tuesday Flow

 I have had some good times of reflection lately. There is always that bit of pressure to get things done as work follows working out. The pressure is equally exhilarating and annoying. You just have to remind yourself of how good it feels when the work is done— very satisfying. I did the 3 x Woodlot/Raynor with two hilly out and backs for 8.79 in 2:15:50 for a 15:27 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 158 bpm. My apps are working slowly so I do not have the other stats at this moment. My pace has been decent the last couple of weeks, so I am happy with that. I’m blessed!

Friday/Monday

 Monday - I did  2 x Woodlot/Ridge with a short out and back. I did 8.65 miles in 2:15:21 for a 15:45 minute per mile pace .

Friday: I did 3 x Woodlot/Raynor plus two short out and backs up the steep hills of Woodlot. I did 8.65 miles in 2:11:42 for a 15:13 minute per mile pac.

The Nike App has been playing up and I don’t feel like monkeying around with it. I am having a slightly more positive and energetic attitude towards my workouts. Every day out there is a blessing. I use this time to pray! Thank you Lord!

God Woke Me Up

 This morning I woke up at exactly the time my alarm is set for— good thing too, I forgot to set my alarm. This week everything has been a little off. All sorts of little problems, thankfully the Lord has helped me get through this barrage with little impact other than annoyance. This morning I did 3 x Woodlot/Raynor with an extra hill on Woodlot. I did 8.67 miles. The other stats are not coming through at this moment. Maybe I’ll add then later. God bless! I did 8.67 in 2:16:22 for a 15:43 minute per mile pace at 40 degrees.

Tuesday/Wednesday

 Tuesday: I did the Ridge Loop doing 8.76 miles in 2:19:09 for a 15:52 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 150 bpm with an elevation gain of 320 feet with an average cadence of 129 spm at 51 degrees.

Wednesday: I did 2 x Woodlot/Ridge plus the short out and back for 8.56 miles in 2:12:42 for a 15:30 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 161 bpm with an elevation gain of 186 feet with an average cadence of 130 spm at 40 degrees.

Thank you Lord for helping me through some minor tribulations!!