Adjust

 I noticed yesterday that several parts of the hill workout aggravated my outer rear knee. I was quite sore yesterday. I notice that flat terrain did not irritate my knee. My adjustment was to do the short out and back plus the figure 8 route. The interesting thing was that this course is exactly the length of my hill workout. Fortunately, I did not experience much knee discomfort. Here are the stats- 6.71 in 1:50:54 for a 16:31 minute per mile pace at an average heart rate of 81 bpm an elevation gain of 226 feet at a cadence of 125 spm at 59 degrees. Lord willing, I have PT tonight. God bless!

Hectic

 Sometimes life is busy, because you have no choice. I am finally off after school, and now I am filling my time with appointments at night. Certainly not my first choice. I went out on this peaceful morning with a fairly relaxed attitude. The outside of my right knee has been a little sore, so I have had to stretch extra and take it a bit easy. I did 8 x Raynor Hill doing 6.7 miles in 1:51:41 for a 16:40 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 115 bpm with an elevation gain of 320 feet at a cadence of 125 spm at a comfortable 57 degrees. I have a dentist appointment tonight. Thank you Lord for strength and grace.

Saturday/Monday

  First thought this Monday morning— what a busy weekend. It’s nice to take a break by going to work. Good things happened this weekend, but it was so hectic that it didn’t feel good. On Saturday I did a nice easy walk on the Greenway Trail in Rocky Point with my daughter Rebekah. I did 5.34 miles in 1:46:24 for a 19:54 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 70 bpm with an elevation gain of 258 feet at an average cadence of 108 spm at a comfortable breezy sunny 75 degrees. This morning I did 6.65 miles in 1:50:03 for a 16:32 minute per mile pace with an elevation gain of 329 degrees at an average cadence of 124 spm at a comfortable 57 degrees. I have physical therapy tonight. Kind of a busy week. Have a blessed day!

Early Start to a Busy Day

 On my normal routine, things out of the ordinary put me close to the edge. I get up before 4 five days a week. This allows for me to get my aerobic and strength work in and get to school on time. Last night I had after school and today I ran field day with Mr. Nugent. Tomorrow at 7, I have physical therapy. I am tired. I don’t bounce back like I did in my younger days. I got up a couple of minutes early and welcomed the late spring morning with my usual 8 x Raynor Hill. The morning started clear, and then some fog rolled in. I did 6.46 miles in 1:49:47 for a 16:59 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 91 bpm with an elevation gain of 314 feet at a cadence of 125 feet at 65 degrees.I have the strength to stay with this routine, but not a lot of reserve. Hoping to recoup this weekend, even though we are having Jace’s birthday party on Sunday. God bless!

The Blessings of the Ordinary

  I got out early, and was tempted to attempt a longer route. My choice ultimately was to stick to the routine, and I’m glad that I made that choice. I am tired and need extra time. Thankfully, my hip and back were feeling better— no ibuprofen needed. The back of my knee was a bit more sore. I’ve eliminated squats and rows until the weekend to continue to sure up my hip and back. I did 8 x Raynor in the rain. 🌧️ Some of the showers were heavy. Fortunately, my interval route is mostly surrounded by trees. I did 6.54 miles in 1:50:35 for a 16:53 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 103 bpm with an elevation gain of 365 feet at a cadence of 126 spm at a rainy 68 degrees. It’s my last day of after school tonight. It’s been a good time, but very tiring. It will be nice to go home at the normal time. Jace’s birthday today. 

Keep Going

 Just like so many mornings lately, I start out by being so tired. Thankfully, I remind myself that once I get out there, my feet usually take me to the end. I am so glad that my workouts are shorter these days. I just need that buffer time to avoid that rushed feeling. I did 8 x Raynor Hill doing 6.55 miles in 1:50:13 for a 16:48 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 83 bpm with an elevation gain of 348 feet at an average cadence of 125 spm at 61 degrees. I paired down my strength training a bit as my side and back have been stiff for like 5 days. 2 more days of after school. Have a great and blessed day!

Sore

 I went out this morning feeling the aches and pains from being active and aging. I did 6.55 miles in 1:49:39 for a 16:43 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 110 bpm with an elevation gain of 335 feet at an average cadence of 126 spm at 60 foggy degrees. I was sore and tired and my mind raced in negative directions . I find that self doubt is a part of the equation. Self doubt gets you a chance to ask the why. Perseverance keeps you going in spite of self- doubt. Eventually you make the few needed changes when necessary. Even though you mostly stay with your routine, over time the necessary changes are made. God bless you my friends!