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.
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.
