Sunday, 8/25/2024 to Saturday, 8/31/2024

I walked once this week, 2.35 miles.

I ran 6 times this week, 28.50 miles.

I didn't bike this week.

I took 61,196 steps this week according to my Garmin Venu smartwatch.

My Venu gives me steps, heart rate and floors climbed (take that last data point with a grain of salt). My Withings WS-50 Smart Body Analyzer scale gives my weight (when it feels like connecting to our Wi-Fi).

WALKING/RUNNING/BIKING: I have gotten over a nagging ache in my left hip/hamstring through lots and LOTS of stretching. So ... I do walks, runs or bike rides and then stretch afterwards. A run is better than a walk or bike in my 66-year-old mind but any exercise is good in the end.

Walk/Run/Bike electronics: I use my Garmin Venu for runs and walks (backup for the bike). I listen to my CelsusSound S800C Bone Conduction Headphones.

Trek Bike electronics: Garmin Edge 530 sensor bundle, Garmin Varia RVR315 rearview radar, Livall EVO21 smart helmet, and Redshiftsports Arclight pedals.

BTW, I am on a 1523 day steak (4 years, 2 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 8/24). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 8/25/2024

8614 steps, 44/135 avg/max HR, 172.5/171.4 pounds, 20 floors climbed

Run: 4.55 miles, 42:28, 9:20 pace, 66 feet total ascent, 122/139 avg/max HR, 151/168 avg/max cadence, 70F, 73% RH, 3 mph N wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 91.15 miles

I got out a bit late for a run on my usual "Out by the pier and around" route. I normally don't have any trouble holding my pace on a run. Today I did. I just didn't have any gumption or breath this morning. I guess every run can't be good. My splits were 8:44, 8:34, 10:15, 10:07 and 8:40 over the last 0.55 mile.

Monday, 8/26/2024

11714 steps, 42/137 avg/max HR, 172.6/171.2 pounds, 10 floors climbed

Run: 5.25 miles, 44:43, 8:31 pace, 57 feet total ascent, 125/140 avg/max HR, 159/168 avg/max cadence, 61F, 88% RH, 7 mph WSW wind, clear

Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 96.40 miles

I got out for a run on my longer "Out to Island Cottage Rd" route. I needed a bit over 4 miles to get over 100 running miles so any of my usual routes would have done it. I just wanted an out and back without as little traffic as possible. There weren't any people or bicyclists out either. My splits were 8:49, 8:33, 8:35, 8:26, 8:18 and 8:07 over the last 0.25 mile.

Tuesday, 8/27/2024

7854 steps, 44/133 avg/max HR, 171.9/170.3 pounds, 15 floors climbed

Run: 4.55 miles, 40:48, 8:58 pace, 66 feet total ascent, 122/138 avg/max HR, 155/167 avg/max cadence, 66F, 88% RH, 8 mph SW wind, sunny

Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 100.95 miles

I couldn't get my carcass out of bed when my Alexa alarm went off at 5:20 AM ... so I waited until after I punched into Ricoh to get out for my usual run. Shh ... but my Ricoh supervisor works in GA, his boss works in TX, I just visited my L3Harris buildings and their Ricoh printers yesterday, Ricoh printers are reliable, and I have a 4 hour response time ... so I could have spent time on my couch or time out running. Anyway ... I got out and got it done on my usual "Out by the pier and around" route. My splits were 9:08, 8:48, 9:07, 9:03 and 8:33 over the last 0.55 mile. 

Wednesday, 8/28/2024

7944 steps, 45/123 avg/max HR, 172.4/172.3 pounds, 9 floors climbed

Walk: 2.35 miles, 33:32, 14:16 pace, 68 feet total ascent, 112/129 avg/max HR, 117/128 avg/max cadence, 75F, 78% RH, calm, cloudy

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 487.11 miles

My right hip felt a bit off so I opted for a nice walk on my usual "Out to Beach Ave" route this morning. It was warm and really humid so a walk was a lot less sweaty than a run would have been too. My splits were 14:38, 13:54 and 14:21 over the last 0.35 mile.

Thursday, 8/29/2024

7094 steps, 42/137 avg/max HR, 174.3/172.7 pounds, 13 floors climbed

Run: 4.45 miles, 37:56, 8:31 pace, 80 feet total ascent, 124/142 avg/max HR, 157/172 avg/max cadence, 66F, 73% RH, 5 mph E wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 105.40 miles

I got out for my usual run at my usual pace on one of my usual routes. Today it was the "Out to Dewey Ave and around" route. It was a bit dark out at 6:05 AM but it was light enough to see. I set up my usual nice and easy pace (for me at least). My splits were 8:54, 8:35, 8:27, 8:29 and 7:45 over the last 0.45 mile.

Friday, 8/30/2024

9590 steps, 42/140 avg/max HR, 173.6/172.1 pounds, 15 floors climbed

Run: 4.55 miles, 38:27, 8:27 pace, 65 feet total ascent, 127/147 avg/max HR, 157/167 avg/max cadence, 63F, 94% RH, calm, partly cloudy

Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 109.95 miles

I got on my usual "Out by the pier and around" route. I saw a runner coming out by pier. He turned to run on the boardwalk along the Ontario Beach Park right in front of me. He had my pace so I didn't try to pass. He pulled ahead a bit and then turned off. I continued my route. I could hear a runner behind me when I exited the Secret Sidewalk onto Beach Ave. I figured it was him. He continued on Beach Ave when I turned onto Greenleaf Rd. We didn't say a word to each other ... we were just running. It's unusual for me to see a runner in the morning and even more unusual to see someone who runs my pace. Anyway ... me splits were fast: 8:57, 8:29, 8:18, 8:19 and 7:54 over the last 0.55 mile.

Saturday, 8/31/2024

8386 steps, 44/138 avg/max HR, 173.1/171.0 pounds, 11 floors climbed

Run: 5.15 miles, 45:07, 8:46 pace, 42 feet total ascent, 129/143 avg/max HR, 157/171 avg/max cadence, 73F, 83% RH, 5 mph SW wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 115.10 miles

I got out a bit later than usual on my slightly long "Out to Island Cottage Rd" route. It was warm and humid so I set up a nice and easy pace. I got a bit tired on the way back and took 2 walk breaks. My splits were 8:44, 8:43, 8:39, 8:36, 9:09 and 8:25 over the last 0.15 mile.

It's the end of August so it's stat time!!!

I took 6 walks in August for 14.1 miles, 2.35 miles/walk and 60 walks so far in 2024 for 113.47 miles, 1.89 miles/walk.

I took 27 runs in August for 119.75 miles, 4.44 miles/run and 207 runs so far in 2024 for 908,92 miles, 4.39 miles/run.

I ran 1 race in August.

 08/13 Run Our River 5K - August 25:07, 8:03 pace, 56th out of 133, 5th out of 7 in my M 60-69 age group, 78F, 45% RH, 9 mph NW wind, cloudy

I took 266,297 steps in August and 1,164,167 steps so far in 2024.

Sunday, 8/18/2024 to Saturday, 8/24/2024

I walked twice this week, 4.70 miles.

I ran 5 times this week, 23.25 miles.

I didn't bike this week.

I took 52,878 steps this week according to my Garmin Venu smartwatch.

My Venu gives me steps, heart rate and floors climbed (take that last data point with a grain of salt). My Withings WS-50 Smart Body Analyzer scale gives my weight (when it feels like connecting to our Wi-Fi).

WALKING/RUNNING/BIKING: I have gotten over a nagging ache in my left hip/hamstring through lots and LOTS of stretching. So ... I do walks, runs or bike rides and then stretch afterwards. A run is better than a walk or bike in my 66-year-old mind but any exercise is good in the end.

Walk/Run/Bike electronics: I use my Garmin Venu for runs and walks (backup for the bike). I listen to my CelsusSound S800C Bone Conduction Headphones.

Trek Bike electronics: Garmin Edge 530 sensor bundle, Garmin Varia RVR315 rearview radar, Livall EVO21 smart helmet, and Redshiftsports Arclight pedals.

BTW, I am on a 1516 day steak (4 years, 1.5 month) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 8/17). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 8/18/2024

4869 steps, 42/100 avg/max HR, 173.1 pounds, 11 floors climbed

Walk: 2.35 miles, 29:01, 12:20 pace, 50 feet total ascent, 92/105 avg/max HR, 122 avg cadence, 70F, 88% RH, 3 mph SSE wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 482.41 miles

I was out for a walk today after 5 run days in a row. I set up a really brisk pace on my "Out to Beach Ave" route. My splits were 12:08, 12:21 and 12:55 over the last 0.35 mile.

Monday, 8/19/2024

8814 steps, 42/142 avg/max HR, 173.8 pounds, 18 floors climbed

Run: 5.25 miles, 45:18, 8:38 pace, 42 feet total ascent, 129/149 avg/max HR, 158/168 avg/max cadence, 64F, 94% RH, 12 NNW wind, a few sprinkles

Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 68.60 miles

I couldn't find much motivation this morning but I slowly got some after it got a bit lighter. I got out around 6:30 AM. I set up a nice and easy pace. It was a bit misty when I started out and sure enough I got sprinkled on for a bit. I thought I was going to get drenched but it stopped after a mile. I started coughing on the way back for a mile. I stopped to cough at mile 4 and almost puked. I must have coughed up a bug! I was fine afterwards and ran home. My splits were 8:47, 8:42, 8:46, 8:35, 8:34 and 7:34 over the last 0.25 mile.

Tuesday, 8/20/2024

11092 steps, 41/131 avg/max HR, 174.2 pounds, 17 floors climbed

Run: 4.45 miles, 39:23, 8:51 pace, 81 feet total ascent, 122/137 avg/max HR, 158/168 avg/max cadence, 57F, 57% RH, 6 mph NNW wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 73.05 miles

I got out on time this morning. It is getting darker around 6 AM but I found motivation this morning. I set up a nice and easy pace. It was much windier than the reported 6 mph. It slowed me down when I turned into the wind. My splits were 9:15, 8:38, 9:00, 8:48 and 8:10 over the last 0.45 mile.

Wednesday, 8/21/2024

7166 steps, 40/128 avg/max HR, 174.6/173.2 pounds, 13 floors climbed

Run: 4.45 miles, 37:23, 8:24 pace, 75 feet total ascent, 123/138 avg/max HR, 159 avg cadence, 52F, 87% RH, 6 mph W wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 77.50 miles

It was a bit cooler this morning. I still wore shorts and a short sleeve tech. I think the chill did propel me a bit though, lol! I set up a nice and easy pace to start off on my "Out to Dewey Ave and around" route and then kicked it up once I hit Dewey Ave. My splits were 8:43, 8:30, 8:19, 8:25 and 7:37 over the last 0.45 mile.

Thursday, 8/22/2024

7587 steps, 41/139 avg/max HR, 173.7/172.4 pounds, 12 floors climbed

Run: 4.55 miles, 39:19, 8:38 pace, 81 feet total ascent, 122/137 avg/max HR, 158/168 avg/max cadence, 54F, 88% RH, 5 mph W wind, clear with a nice sunrise

Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 82.05 miles

I got out at the usual time for my usual run on my usual "Out by the pier and around" route at my usual pace. I just get out there and get it done. My splits were 9:15, 8:38, 9:00, 8:48 and 8:10 over the last 0.55 mile.

Friday, 8/23/2024

7728 steps, 41/138 avg/max HR, 173.2/172.0 pounds, 15 floors climbed

Run: 4.55 miles, 38:18, 8:25 pace, 79 feet total ascent, 125/142 avg/max HR, 159/170 avg/max cadence, 55F, 94% RH, 5 mph WSW wind, clear with a nice sunrise

Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 86.60 miles

I got out on my "other" usual "Out to Dewey Ave and around" route. I always seem to run faster on this route and today was no different. I set up a nice and easy pace at first and then kicked it up when I got to Dewey Ave. My splits were 8:47, 8:31, 8:19, 8:28 and 7:40 over the last 0.55 mile.

Saturday, 8/24/2024

5622 steps, 40/97 avg/max HR, 173.9/172.8 pounds, 11 floors climbed

Walk: 2.35 miles, 30:42, 13:04 pace, 56 feet total ascent, 91/101 avg/max cadence, 118 avg cadence, 72F, 61% RH, 5 mph SW wind, sunny

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 484.76 miles

I got out around noon for a brisk walk on my usual "Out to Beach Ave" route. There is a lot more traffic and it's a lot brighter at noon! My splits were 12:39, 13:12 and 13:53 over the last 0.35 mile.

Sunday, 8/11/2024 to Saturday, 8/17/2024 - Run Our River 5K - August

I walked twice this week, 4.70 miles.

I ran 7 times this week, 26.84 miles.

I didn't bike this week.

I took 65,391 steps this week according to my Garmin Venu smartwatch.

My Venu gives me steps, heart rate and floors climbed (take that last data point with a grain of salt). My Withings WS-50 Smart Body Analyzer scale gives my weight (when it feels like connecting to our Wi-Fi).

WALKING/RUNNING/BIKING: I have gotten over a nagging ache in my left hip/hamstring through lots and LOTS of stretching. So ... I do walks, runs or bike rides and then stretch afterwards. A run is better than a walk or bike in my 66-year-old mind but any exercise is good in the end.

Walk/Run/Bike electronics: I use my Garmin Venu for runs and walks (backup for the bike). I listen to my CelsusSound S800C Bone Conduction Headphones.

Trek Bike electronics: Garmin Edge 530 sensor bundle, Garmin Varia RVR315 rearview radar, Livall EVO21 smart helmet, and Redshiftsports Arclight pedals.

BTW, I am on a 1509 day steak (4 years, 1.5 month) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 8/10). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 8/11/2024

8209 steps, 41/144 avg/max HR, 172.4 pounds, 10 floors climbed

Run: 5.15 miles, 43:57, 8:31 pace, 46 feet total ascent, 127/147 avg/max HR, 157/207 avg/max cadence, 64F, 73% RH, 7 mph WSW wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 41.66 miles

I got out a bit late so I chose my shady "Out to Island Cottage Rd" route. I set up the usual nice and easy pace to start out and picked it when I got warmed up. There were a lot of bicycles on the LOSP Trail. My splits were 8:43, 8:37, 8:38, 8:28, 8:19 and 7:55 over the last 0.15 mile.

Monday, 8/12/2024

9335 steps, 44/128 avg/max HR, 172.9 pounds, 13 floors climbed

Walk: 2.35 miles, 30:50, 13:08 pace, 52 feet total ascent, 115/134 avg/max HR, 116 avg cadence, 59F, 94% RH, 8 mph SW wind, partly cloudy

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 477.71 miles

I got out for a brisk walk on my usual "Out to Beach Ave" route after 5 run days. My splits were 13:03, 13:06 and 13:27 over the last 0.35 mile.

Tuesday, 8/13/2024

12854 steps, 44/149 avg/max HR, 172.1 pounds, 18 floors climbed

Walk: 2.35 miles, 32:38, 13:54 pace, 50 feet total ascent, 117/133 avg/max HR, 117/126 avg/max cadence, 61F, 94% RH, 3 mph WSW wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 480.06 miles

It was the morning before a Run Our River 5K so I got out for another brisk walk on my usual "Out to Beach Ave" route. My splits were a bit slower: 13:55, 13:44 and 14:16 over the last 0.35 mile.

Run: 1.05 miles, 9:32, 9:04 pace, 0 feet total ascent, 115/128 avg/max HR, 153/160 avg/max cadence, 78F, 650% RH, 9 mph NNW wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 42.71 miles

Run: 3.14 miles, 25:15, 8:03 pace, 10 feet total ascent, 141/151 avg/max HR, 160/171 avg/max cadence, 78F, 45% RH, 9 mph NW wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 45.85 miles

Tonight's race was the Run Our River 5K - August. I had all my gear at L3Harris B601 ... but I forgot my socks. I thought of just wearing my work socks but ... I had time so I headed home for a few minutes, changed and headed back to the race venue by 5:45 PM. I had plenty of time for a 1.05 mile warm up run.

And ... we were off! I started out nice and easy alongside Prem Kumar who had run in the Paris Our Friends marathon on Saturday (it was hilly with 1400' of elevation change) after the Mens Elite Marathon. Prem still dropped me after 100 yards, lol. I ran my usual "faster than I should" first mile and hung on 2nd and 3rd miles. The Runsignup.com results are here. I was 56th out of 133 and 5th out of 7 in my M 60-69 age group. My splits were 7:57, 8:10, 8:00 and 8:18 over the last 0.14 mile.

Wednesday, 8/14/2024

9371 steps, 44/136 avg/max HR, 172.5 pounds, 14 floors climbed

Run: 3.25 miles, 27:47, 8:32 pace, 30 feet total ascent, 126/140 avg/max HR, 155/167 avg/max cadence, 81F, 42% RH, 8 mph NW wind, sunny

Run: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 49.10 miles

I needed more sleep this morning so I slept in. I got out after work for a 5K on my "Out to Dewey Ave" route. It was hot and a lot sunnier than I was used to. I thought I ran slow but clocked a 8:32 pace ... weird. My splits were 8:48, 8:23, 8:28 and 8:24 over the last 0.25 mile.

Thursday, 8/15/2024

7559 steps, 44/138 avg/max HR, 173.2 pounds, 13 floors climbed

Run: 4.65 miles, 39:54, 8:34 pace, 30 feet total ascent, 71 feet total ascent, 125/142 avg/max HR, 158/170 avg/max cadence, 59F, 94% RH, 6 mph WSW wind, sunny

Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 53.75 miles

Well ... back to the usual. I was up at the usual time, got out at the usual time, set up the usual nice and easy pace, chose the usual "Out by the pier and around" route and got the usual endorphins. Sweet! My splits were a bit all over the place: 9:00, 8:20, 8:51, 8:34 and 7:53 over the last 0.65 mile.

Friday, 8/16/2024

10397 steps, 43/140 avg/max HR, 174.0 pounds, 11 floors climbed

Run: 5.15 miles, 43:20, 8:25 pace, 39 feet total ascent, 129/143 avg/max HR, 159/168 avg/max cadence, 63F, 94% RH, 3 mph SSW wind, clear and a nice sunrise

Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 58.90 miles

I got out a bit late due to a GI issue. I headed west on the LOSP Trail at a nice and easy pace (at first). I kicked it up a bit. I decided to go a bit longer and headed out to Island Cottage Rd and back. I pushed a bit by pumping my arms a bit. My splits were 8:39, 8:24, 8:28, 8:16, 8:22 and 7:44 over the last 0.15 mile. Boom!

Saturday, 8/17/2024

7666 steps, 41/139 avg/max HR, 173.4 pounds, 17 floors climbed

Run: 4.45 miles, 38:27, 8:38 pace, 73 feet total ascent, 127/142 avg/max HR, 157/165 avg/max cadence, 73F, 78% RH, 7 mph S wind, partly cloudy

Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 63.35 miles

I got out for another usual run on my usual "Out by the pier and around" route at my usual pace. No worries. My splits were 9:03, 8:28, 8:29, 8:36 and 8:29 over the last 0.45 mile.

Sunday, 8/4/2024 to Saturday, 8/10/2024

I walked once this week, 2.35 miles.

I ran 6 times this week, 27.50 miles.

I didn't bike this week.

I took 57,749 steps this week according to my Garmin Venu smartwatch.

My Venu gives me steps, heart rate and floors climbed (take that last data point with a grain of salt). My Withings WS-50 Smart Body Analyzer scale gives my weight (when it feels like connecting to our Wi-Fi).

WALKING/RUNNING/BIKING: I have gotten over a nagging ache in my left hip/hamstring through lots and LOTS of stretching. So ... I do walks, runs or bike rides and then stretch afterwards. A run is better than a walk or bike in my 66-year-old mind but any exercise is good in the end.

Walk/Run/Bike electronics: I use my Garmin Venu for runs and walks (backup for the bike). I listen to my CelsusSound S800C Bone Conduction Headphones.

Trek Bike electronics: Garmin Edge 530 sensor bundle, Garmin Varia RVR315 rearview radar, Livall EVO21 smart helmet, and Redshiftsports Arclight pedals.

BTW, I am on a 1502 day steak (4 years, 1 month) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 8/3). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 8/4/2024

8998 steps, 41/133 avg/max HR, 22 floors climbed

Run: 4.35 miles, 37:35, 8:38 pace, 247 feet total ascent, 123/136 avg/max HR, 157/167 avg/max cadence, 64°F, 94% RH, calm, sunny

Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 13.36 miles

Today's run was out from the Super 8 in Medina OH where my darling wife, Christine, and I had spent the night after going to a Barn Party at Beth, her daughter, and her husband, Nick, on Saturday. I got a night of fitful sleep of about 5.5 hours after waking up to Christine's snoring. It's all good. I got out for what I thought would be an easy run. Well ... on the way back I wandered into some subdivisions and got lost. I pulled out my phone used Google Maps to navigate back to the Super 8. There was a bit of danger since the hilly roads I ran on had absolutely NO shoulders. I stepped off the road whenever a car came in my direction. So ... a bit exciting and a bit of extra mileage. My splits were 8:30, 8:28, 9:28, 8:18 and 8:08 over the last 0.35 mile.

Our 2 queen room at Super 8. Each bed only has 3 small soft pillows and the refrigerator rattled until I put my shorts under it.

We headed back to NY around 11 AM. We stopped at Buehler's in Medina. Buehlers's is a grocery store but so much more. It's like Wegmans used to be. It had produce, groceries, get-it-now food, wine, liquor, an attached ACE hardware store and curbside grocery pickup. Wow!

I saw more than a few Trump 2024 Save America yard signs in rural OH. There was even a rally on top of a bridge on I-271 ... I gave them the one finger salute. Words can't describe how much I hate the Trump/Vance ticket. Harris 2024 all the way ... UPDATE on 8/6 ... Harris/Walz 2024!!!

Monday, 8/5/2024

7586 steps, 42/138 avg/max HR, 173.8 pounds, 17 floors climbed

Run: 4.45 miles, 37:48, 8:30 pace, 71 feet total ascent, 127/141 avg/max HR, 159 avg cadence, 66F, 94% RH, 6 mph SW wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 17.81 miles

I was back to the grind ... a usual run at a bit quicker than normal pace on my "Out to Dewey Ave and around" route. Done! My splits were 8:48, 8:29, 8:16, 8:33 and 8:14 over the last 0.45 mile.

Tuesday, 8/6/2024

7998 steps, 42/100 avg/max HR, 173.5 pounds, 9 floors climbed

Walk: 2.35 miles, 31:24, 13:21 pace, 44 feet total ascent, 82/103 avg/max HR, 119 avg cadence, 70F, 94% RH, 6 mph ENE wind, overcast

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 475.36 miles

I got out for a brisk walk after 5 run days on my usual "Out to Beach Ave" route. It was a bit dark at the dark since it was overcast. My splits were 13:39, 13:12 and 13:00 over the last 0.35 mile.

Kamala Harris picked the governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz as her running mate this morning. A solid pick. Then they left on a tour of the swing states, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona and Nevada. I have a lot of political memes ... trust me. I will say that I am looking to voting for Harris and BLUE down the ballot. Trump will lose and will probably be in prison in the future ... I hope!

Wednesday, 8/7/2024

9578 steps, 47/139 avg/max HR, 174.6 pounds, 10 floors climbed

Run: 5.15 miles, 45:16, 8:47 pace, 40 feet total ascent, 127/142 avg/max HR, 156/165 avg/max cadence, 64F, 77% RH, 3 mph ESE wind, sunny

Shoes: blue/green Glycerin GTS20 - 22.96 miles

I need to sleep in so I pushed my run until a bit after 8 AM. I chose my "Out to Island Cottage Rd" route to keep in the shade. My splits were 8:57, 8:59, 8:51, 8:38, 8:34 and 8:24 over the last 0.15 mile.

Thursday, 8/8/2024

7730 steps, 44/131 avg/max HR, 174.2 pounds, 12 floors climbed

Run: 4.55 miles, 42:47, 9:24 pace, 76 feet total ascent, 118/134 avg/max HR, 151/168 avg/max cadence, 66F, 83% RH, 8 mph E wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 27.51 miles

I just wasn't feeling it this morning on my usual "Out by the pier and around" route. I saw a plastic bag holding what I thought was a yesterday's edition of USA Today in the middle of the road at Latta Rd and Lake Ave and picked it up. It weighed about a pound. I carried the rest of the way and it threw off my gait while I shifted it from my right to left hand and back. I walked most of the Secret Sidewalk. I guess I can't have a good run every time I head out. My splits were 8:38, 8:38, 9:43, 11:06 and 8:30 over the last 0.55 mile.

Friday, 8/9/2024

8406 steps, 46/140 avg/max HR, 173.6 pounds, 26 floors climbed

Run: 4.45 miles, 37:22, 8:24 pace, 72 feet total ascent, 128/142 avg/max HR, 159/167 avg/max cadence, 73F, 94% RH, 7 mph E wind, overcast

Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 31.96 miles

The first remnants of Debbie came through a bit after my alarm went off at 5:20 AM. I briefly thought of bagging my run but it stopped after about 10 minutes. I got out a bit late so I think I hiked up my pace on my "Out to Dewey Ave and around" route. My splits were 8:32, 8:20, 8:19, 8:26 and 17 over the last 0.45 mile.

Saturday, 8/10/2024

7453 steps, 42/146 avg/max HR, 173.5 pounds, 21 floors climbed

Run: 4.55 miles, 38:17, 8:24 pace, 67 feet total ascent, 137/152 avg/max HR, 159/168 avg/max cadence, 63F, 83% RH, 8 mph SW wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 36.51 miles

I got out for my usual race on my usual "Out by the pier and around" route. There was a lot of activity at the Ontario Beach Park. Different groups were setting up for beach volleyball and youth beach soccer. I was a bit amazed by my pace. I did have to slow down to slalom through people on the boardwalk. My splits were 8:30, 8:25, 8:24, 8:32 and 7:59 over the last 0.55 mile.