I ran 4 times this week, 13.90 miles.
I didn't bike this week.
I took 53,938 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 1607 day steak (4 years, 4 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 11/16). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.
Sunday, 11/17/2024
6029 steps, 40/90 avg/max HR, 5 floors climbed
Walk: 1.70 mile, 25:12, 14:51 pace, 81/92 avg/max HR, 115 avg cadence, 37F, 93% RH, 3 mph WSW wind, cloudy
Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 523.36 miles
My body needed a bit of rest so I very wisely opted for a walk this morning. My right heel was a bit cranky from yesterday's exploits (a Half Marathon at the Bound for the Hounds 6 Hour) so I took it out nice and easy until I loosened it up. I definitely was faster on the way back. My splits were 15:36 and 13:45 over the last 0.7 mile.
Monday, 11/18/2024
7228 steps, 48/103 avg/max HR, 13 floors climbed
Walk: 1.65 miles, 23:39, 14:20 pace, 91/111 avg/max HR, 117/126 avg/max cadence, 52F, 54% RH, 8 mph WNW wind, clear
Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 525.01 miles
I slept poorly so I skipped my Alexa alarm at 5:20 AM. I was super busy at Ricoh since L3Harris changed their PrinterLogic client over the weekend. The shit hit the fan since most everyone didn't read the email about the change. I helped as many people as I could at one building and made up instructions to email people. I did get out for a walk after work. It seems creepier for a walk in the dark when it's early evening versus early morning. My splits were 14:35 and 13:56 over the last 0.65 mile.
My son and I had a bit of disagreement. I could have sworn that I asked him to bring up the Venu charging cord to Christine and he was equally adamant that I asked him to bring Christine a piece of pie. I distinctly remember searching for the cord by the couch and handing it to him. But ... my lovely Christine had ordered a Venu replacement cable and it was slated to be delivered tomorrow.
Tuesday, 11/19/2024
4150 steps, 42/99 avg/max HR, 6 floors climbed
Walk: 1.65 miles, 22:33, 13:41 pace, 87/108 avg/max HR, 121 avg cadence, 50F, 62% RH, 9 mph E wind, cloudy
Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 526.66 miles
Both our Garmin Venu watches had died during the day so I charged my Venu a bit before I headed out for a brisk walk on my "Out to Lake Ave" route. My splits were 13:48 and 13:29 over the last 0.65 mile.
Wednesday, 11/20/2024
10780 steps, 41/115 avg/max HR, 173.0 pounds, 7 floors climbed
Run: 1.65 miles, 17:23, 10:31 pace, 112/119 avg/max HR, 150/160 avg/max cadence, 55F, 77% RH, 12 mph ESE wind, clear
Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 miles - 528.31 miles
Life has been getting in the way of running for the past three days. Dinner was ready when I got home so I ate. I got out about 30 minutes after I ate and thought ... why not run? Well ... my stomach was still full. The result was a bloated and slot trot of a run. But ... it was logged as a run. My splits were 10:37 and 10:23 over the last 0.65 mile.
Thursday, 11/21/2024
11176 steps, 42/141 avg/max HR, 17 floors climbed
Run: 3.55 miles, 31:15, 8:47 pace, 129/145 avg/max HR, 156/167 avg/max cadence, 43F, 70% RH, 10 mph NW wind, cloudy
Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 423.17 miles
Work has been getting in the way lately. My Alexa alarm at 5:20 AM didn't go off and I don't remember skipping it. So I didn't wake up until a bit after 6:30 AM. I checked and my Alexa alarm is set for 5:20 AM weekdays. Weird. Anyway ... I got out after work on a slightly longer "Out to Dewey Ave" route. I knew there would be more traffic so I stayed on the LOSP Trail except to cross Greenleaf Rd twice. No worries. My right heel ached a bit so I started out slow until I loosened up. My splits were 9:15, 8:51, 8:43 and 7:58 over the last 0.55 mile.
Friday, 11/22/2024
5577 steps, 41/138 avg/max HR, 171.1/170.4 pounds, 13 floors climbed
Run: 3.15 miles, 27:36, 8:45 pace, 131/147 avg/max HR, 159/168 avg/max cadence, 39F, 93% RH, 13 mph N wind, wind chill 32F, drizzle
Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 426.32 miles
My Alexa alarm woke me up at 5:20 AM. Her weather forecast was 40F and showers. I got back to the grind ... get up, weigh myself, set up the coffee, get dressed and get out. Yes ... there was a light drizzle ... but I got going ... and it wasn't so bad. I chose my "Out to Dewey Ave" for just an easy out and back 5K. Done! My splits were 8:56, 8:51, 8:35 and 7:58 over the last 0.15 mile.
Saturday, 11/23/2024
8998 steps, 42/146 avg/max HR, 15 floors climbed
Run: 4.55 miles, 39:31, 8:41 pace, 131/149 avg/max HR, 158/171 avg/max cadence, 43F, 81% RH, 7 mph WNW wind, cloudy
Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 430.87 miles
I got for my usual run on my usual "Out by the pier and around" route. My right heel was a bit achy at first but I thought "the first mile always lies" and endured the ache until it mostly went away. I sped it a bit. It turned out to be a good run. My splits were 9:02, 8:45, 8:46, 8:34 and 7:57 over the last 0.55 mile.
