I ran 6 times this week, 26.91 miles.
I didn't bike this week.
I took 58,573 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 67-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 67-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 1593 day steak (4 years, 4 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 11/2). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.
Sunday, 11/3/2024
7287 steps, 45/139 avg/max HR, 172.4/170.6 pounds, 13 floors climbed
Run: 4.55 miles, 39:23, 8:39 pace, 129/146 avg/max HR, 157/168 avg/max cadence, 46F, 61% RH, calm, sunny
Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 366.99 miles
I got out a bit late but I did get out. I started out stiff and slow but I picked up the pace after I loosened up. There were more people out since it was almost noon. My splits were 9:00, 8:53, 8:41, 8:24 and 7:58 over the last 0.55 mile.
Michael, my oldest son, and I watched the Miami Dolphins - Buffalo Bills game. It was a nip and tuck game. The Bills were tied 27-27 with 10 seconds to go when Bass ran on for a whopping 61 yard field goal instead of Josh prepping for a hail mary. Well ... up ... down the center ... and ... GOOD!!! The Bills won 31-27 to go the 7-2!!!
Monday, 11/4/2024
7698 steps, 46/149 avg/max HR, 172.7/171.8 pounds, 17 floors climbed
Run: 4.35 miles, 38:15, 8:47 pace, 125/154 avg/max HR, 157 avg cadence, 46F, 49% RH, 9 mph SE wind, wind chill 42F, cloudy
Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 371.34 miles
Tuesday, 11/5/2024
9139 steps, 44/136 avg/max HR, 171.7/170.7 pounds, 13 floors climbed
Run: 3.15 miles, 27:25, 8:42 pace, 130/139 avg/max HR, 156/165 avg/max cadence, 72F, 53% RH, 12 mph SW wind, cloudy
Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 374.49 miles
OK ... I went to bed ... I voted ... I did my part.
Wednesday, 11/6/2024
OK ... I slept in ... I went downstairs and turned on the news ... WTF!!! Fucking Trump won??? WTF!!! The blue wall didn't hold ... PA, Wincosin and Georgia went to Trump!!! It's fucking 2016 all over again!!! Didn't the US learn anything in the fiasco and shitshow of his 4 years at the helm??? No ... well ... the guardrails are off this time ... he and his fucking minions know what to do this time. I know I will be saying "I TOLD YOU SO" so many times in the next 4 years. WTF!!! I just sat and doomscrolled all morning. WTF!!! Where the fuck were all the Democrats that voted in 2020???
5640 steps, 48/139 avg/max HR, 172.1/171.3 pounds, 12 floors climbed
Run: 3.15 miles, 27:22, 8:41 pace, 133/142 avg/max HR, 158/164 avg/max cadence, 64F, 73% RH, 16 mph WNW wind, cloudy
Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 377.64 miles
I needed this run. My right heel has had a slight nagging ache for days now and a walk probably would have been wise ... but I don't do wise. So ... I went for a run to clear my head. I needed to do something for myself. I set out at a nice and easy pace on my "Out to Dewey Ave" route. I got it done with just an out and back during my lunch hour. My splits were 8:47, 8:41, 8:38 and 8:17 over the last 0.15 mile.
Thursday, 11/7/2024
Well ... it wasn't a nightmare ... Trump won. America welcomed back another 4 years of a Trump shitshow. I predict that by 2027 that America will be in recession, and we will enter the "I told you so" phase. I had planned to retire when I was 70 since I have an easy job ... will Social Security still be there?
8165 steps, 47/135 avg/max HR, 171.8/171.4 pounds, 13 floors climbed
Walk: 2.35 miles, 29:37, 12:36 pace, 121/137 avg/max HR, 124/205 avg/max cadence, 54F, 77% RH, 9 mph NNW wind, cloudy
Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 516.96 miles
I started out on my "Out to Beach Ave" route at a brisk pace ... and then hiked it up. My splits were 12:42, 12:24 and 12:56 over the last 0.35 mile.
Friday, 11/8/2024
Here is a lament ... What does stupidity lie between ... Canada and Mexico. My wife, oldest son and daughter and I were not stupid ... but enough voters were stupid enough to give us 47 after we got rid of 45. My middle finger will get quite a workout in the next 4 years.
9862 steps, 42/140 avg/max HR, 173.3/172.1 pounds, 17 floors climbed
Run: 5.45 miles, 47:51, 8:47 pace, 130/142 avg/max HR, 161/169 avg/max cadence, 48F, 71% RH, 10 mph W wind, wind chill 44F, clear
Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 382.89 miles
It was dark, a bit windy and clear this morning. But ... no matter ... it was a run day so I got up, dressed and out for a run. I chose my rarely used "Out on the pier and around" route. It was definitely a bit chilly running into the wind coming back from the pier. My splits were 9:18, 8:42, 8:46, 8:40, 8:43 and 8:15 over the last 0.45 mile.
Saturday, 11/9/2024
10782 steps, 46/144 avg/max HR, 170.4 pounds, 13 floors climbed
Run: 6.26 miles, 54:15, 8:42 pace, 132/150 avg/max HR, 158/168 avg/max cadence, 48F, 46% RH, calm, sunny
Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 389.15 miles
I wanted a nice and easy 10K so I went out and ran one. J chose my very rarely used "Almost out to the Char" route. My splits were 8:58, 8:48, 8:44, 8:37, 8:39, 8:40 and 7:48 pace over the last 0.26 mile.
