The Easy Way

  The last two days, I have chosen an easier option just because I don’t feel like struggling through my workout. I did the figure 8 with 2 short out and backs and 6 x Woodlot Hill for 7.08 miles in 1:57:22 for a 16:33 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 83 bpm at an average cadence of 122 spm at an average power of 132w with an elevation gain of 256 feet at a moderate effort of 5 at a temp of 58 degrees with a pleasant breeze coming out of the south. Looking forward to the weekend! God bless you!

Tired

 This morning I woke up pleased that I have my short devotional. This put me slightly ahead of schedule which had me contemplating doing the 7 plus Randall Route. But a few steps into the workout I knew that I was lacking in strength, so I did the 8 x Raynor Hill workout doing 6.69 miles in 1:50:50 for a 16:33 minute per pace with an average heart rate of 142 bpm with an elevation gain of 280 feet at an average cadence of 123 spm at an average power of 136w at an all out effort of 9 at a rainy 55 degrees. I saw the dog walker and got my strength training in. I am tired and lack energy. Have a blessed day!

You Never Know

  I woke up this morning expecting another slow performance that puts me behind in my morning schedule. I had very little energy, enthusiasm, or optimism. I decided on the figure eight with 3 x Ryan and 4 x Woodlot Hill for 7.28 miles in 1:57:00 for a 16:04 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 97 bpm with an elevation gain of 220 feet at an average cadence of 124 spm at an average power of 136w at a hard effort of 8 at 54 degrees. My routine flowed smoothly, and I am grateful since I am so tired!

Lagging

 This morning I woke up happy to be back at work. My wife is going hyperspeed with her ideas. It’s not that she asks me for a lot, it’s just that it creates an atmosphere of business where communication is not as important as activity. I did the 7 mil s consisting of 2 x Raynor/Ridge, with 2 x out and back, and 3 x Ryan for 7.17 miles. Just tired- I will explain more tomorrow. God bless!

Sunday Monday

 Sunday: I left the house at around 6:45 with Rebekah and headed to Broadway in Rocky Point. We headed west. We did 6.35 miles in 1:59:02 for an 18:45 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 71 bpm at an average cadence of 113 spm at an average power of 110w at an elevation gain 153 feet at an easy effort of 3 at 53 sunny degrees.

Monday: I did a later start, but I did the Longwood loop doing 8.26 miles in 2:18:16 for a 16:44 minute per mile pace with an average cadence of 122 spm at an average power of 128w at an average heart rate of 119 spm with an elevation gain of 236 feet at an all out effort of 9 at 50 degrees. I saw one other walker on a sunny and comfortable morning. God bless you!

Maintaining

 I was hoping to wake up with energy and enthusiasm as I have half a day at school today . The problem is that I have little enthusiasm and no energy. I had to stick to a standard workout today, which of course is great. I did the figure 8 with 3 x Ryan Avenue, and 4 x Woodlot hill for 7.21 miles in 1:58:41 for a 16:27 minute per mile pace with an average heart rate of 116 bpm at an average cadence of 124 spm at an average power of 132w at an all out effort of 9 at 44 chilly degrees. I was slow at getting around for school, but fortunately there was almost no traffic on the roads. I wore my new workout shoes today. I have 5 more weeks to wear them before camp and my surgery, Lord willing. Have a blessed day friends!

Hill Workout in the Rain

 Fortunately, the weather forecast worked to a tee. I went longer yesterday so that today I could go shorter. Each morning I work through the natural feeling to go back to sleep, knowing that I will be glad to be outside and walking in the beautiful surroundings of eastern Long Island. I did 8 x Raynor Hill doing 6.65 miles at a 16:42 minute per mile pace at an all out effort of 9 at an average cadence of 125 spm at an average power of 137w at an average heart rate of 114 bpm with an elevation gain of approximately 233 feet at an all out effort of 9 at a wet and cool 49 degrees. My workout part of my watch stopped a bit early so that I had to go into my watches total distance data. I made it to work on time on a rainy commute. Have a blessed day!