Freezing Cold Like Maine

  I went into the day with mixed thoughts. I was wishing that I had the wherewithal to go to the hotel with Charlotte and the family, but I just didn’t have it in me. The new day however, brought new strength. I went into the 7 degree temperature glad to have the strength to walk the streets of Ridge. Although my heart is in Maine, I am in a place where the Lord has provided me with the things that I need and more. I did the Randall Route with 1 x Ryan, and 2 x Whiskey to Kastal for 7.04 miles , the fabulous 40, 2 x GP curls/presses, 1 x core trainer presses/ rows , and 1 x core trainer presses.  The day ended fine. Thank you Lord!

Randall

 I switched things up for today and it worked out just fine. I went 

To my standard Friday workout of Randall Road. I needed a change of pace and the roads were fine. I did 6.37 miles, the fabulous 40, and I did 3 x GP bench presses. I’m tired now. My wife is taking Ericka and the girls and Amber and the kids to a nearby hotel with a pool. Kind of not sure what I will do. Have a blessed day!

Status Quo

  I went into my morning thinking that I may try to do a different route, but I thought the better of it and stayed with my trusty two looper. On colder mornings there is so much prep involved, that extra time is needed. So many layers and accessories. The only change was that I changed the direction of my loop on the second lap. I noticed that the roads are clearer and that it’s slightly lighter at the end of my walk. I did 6.38 miles, the fab 40, and 3 x GP curls/presses. It’s hard to believe that tomorrow is Friday. Have a blessed day!

Better Roads

  This morning I woke up before my alarm went off. The early start was needed to make up for the lagging behind that I did in other areas. When I went out, I found that Raynor Road was  at least half tar exposed. I had a good time of prayer although I felt tired . I did the 2 x Ridge/Kastal/Raynor for 6.39 miles, the fabulous 40, and 3 x GP bench presses. I have had a good morning of teaching. Happy to be chasing my wife around. Have a blessed day!

A Walk and a Talk

   I was able to head out later than usual thanks to a 9:00 am blood draw. I took half a sick day to accommodate my appointment.. I will head in just before 11. I have a dental appointment at 6 for a filling. I chose to do the 2 x Ridge/Kastal/Raynor because of the better footing after a snowstorm. I may keep with this route for the week. I talked with Dave Schreck on my final lap. It’s get have a fellow brother in the Lord on the street. I did 6.35 miles and 3 x GP curls/presses. I am now some laundry and a little TV with some leg work. I had a McDonald’s breakfast after my blood draw. It was the perfect treat. Have a blessed day friends.

The Workout before the Storm

  I wasn’t planning on getting up early to workout, but I woke up and couldn’t get back to sleep. I was still kind of bothered and stirred by the happenings last night on what should have been a happy occasion. The truth is that there is a lot going on in this country and sometimes it hits home—- in this time from both directions. There are also some bothering things going on in our family. Last night, helped by our own character flaws it all came together. The result was, that everyone departed sad and upset and in some cases crying. The silent festering aftermath seems to be lingering today. By God’s grace we will get through and learn and get better. This morning, I was afraid to go out and awake my wife. But, I just couldn’t go back to sleep and I am pretty sure that tomorrow it will be difficult to work out, so my off day will be tomorrow. Today, I did the Randall Loop with 2 x Ryan Avenue for 6.87 miles. It was cold and clear for the first 3 miles and then I felt something hit my face. When a car crossed going in the other direction I could see a light snow falling. It was then that I was thankful that I went out for the workout. I listened some to the news, I listened to my devotional Bible reading, and I listened to Bible teaching. When I went home, I did 2 sets of Core trainer presses and rows. On the second set something happened with the bar and J dropped it with it glancing my surgically replaced knee. Fortunately, my fake knee is tougher than I expected and I feel no worse for the wear. Right now I’m not sure if I will finish with a set of weights or the Gym Proloux curls/presses. Either way, have a blessed Sunday!

Cold Saturday Morning

 The weekly routine is off with a major storm headed this way hitting a major part of this country along the way. We went to a friend’s house last night with other couples also visiting. It was a good time of fellowship and a slightly later bedtime than usual. Charlotte left early to tape tomorrow’s church service. Me, I headed down the road for my old version of the Longwood Loop doing 8.44 miles and 3 x GP bench presses. I had a blood draw this morning, but despite drinking like crazy I didn’t give any blood. Back again on Tuesday. My daughter Ericka and my three granddaughters are coming along with my stepson and his family. Snowstorm and AFC Championship tomorrow. Have a blessed day.