Sunday, 5/25/2025 to Saturday, 5/31/2025

I walked 5 times this week, 7.76 miles.

I ran twice this week, 6.30 miles.

I took 40,175 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: I have a swollen right knee. So ... I am doing a lot more walks than runs. A run is better than a walk in my 67-year-old mind but any exercise is good in the end.

Walk/Run electronics: I use my Garmin Venu for runs and walks. I listen to my CelsusSound S800C Bone Conduction Headphones.

BTW, I am on a 1796 day steak (4 years, 11 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 5/24). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 5/25/2025

4395 steps, 43/101 avg/max HR, 172.0/171.8 pounds, 4 floors climbed

Walk: 1.75 miles, 25:13, 14:24 pace, 97/108 avg/max HR, 117/177 avg/max cadence, 48F, 81% RH, 7 mph W wind, wind chill 46F, overcast

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 606.61 miles

It felt a bit chilly with the wind so I wore shorts, a long/short sleeve tech combo and light running gloves for this installation of my "Out to Ling Rd". My right knee was a bit achy. My splits were 14:25 and 14:22 over the last 0.75 mile.

Monday, 5/26/2025

6182 steps, 46/152 avg/max HR, 171.0/170.7 pounds, 13 floors climbed

Run: 3.15 miles, 29:56, 9:30 pace, 136/157 avg/max HR, 152/163 avg/max cadence, 66F, 60% RH, 12 mph NE wind, sunny

Shoes: blue Brooks Glycerin Stealthfit GTS20 - 314.21 miles

The west end of the Secret Sidewalk on Memorial Day

The sun is rising earlier and earlier so it woke me up at a bit after 6:30 AM. I do remember when I used to be a night owl ... lol ... but not anymore. I puttered around before I tackled a bit of cleaning ... mopping the kitchen floor and cleaning the crud stuck to the inside of the refrigerator. Then ... I knew that I had to find if I could still run. So ... got dressed in just shorts and a short sleeve tech ... and struck up a really easy pace. My right knee complained a bit but it was just a dull ache. I could have turned around at Ling Rd or Beache Ave but headed out to Clematis St for a 5K. It felt sort of OK. My right knee is just as swollen as it was a month and a half ago. I know I need to go back to the doctor ... soon.

Tuesday, 5/27/2025

6396 steps, 44/99 avg/max HR, 170.5/170.6 pounds, 7 floors climbed

Walk: 1.15 miles, 21:26, 18:41 pace, 73/87 avg/max HR, 101/113 avg/max cadence, 45F, 100% RH, 5 mph SW wind, partly cloudy

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 607.76 miles

I got out an OK walk that turned into a "oh, shit" walk. I decided to do a walk on my "Another mile" route. It turned into "oh, shit" when I stretched to step over some mud and slipped a bit. This slip tweaked my right knee. I limped the rest of the way home ... whatever. My splits were 18:16 and 21:26 (limping) over the last 0.15 mile.

Wednesday, 5/28/2025

7875 steps, 46/114 avg/max HR, 172.8/172.6 pounds (pasta weight gain!), 7 floors climbed

Walk: 1.65 miles, 26:40, 16:10 pace, 103/116 avg/max HR, 11/118 avg/max cadence, 48F, 93% RH, calm, cloudy

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 609.41 miles

My right knee and I got out for a bit of limpy walk on my usual "Out to Ling Rd" route. Joy ... or not ... I got out there and did it. My splits were 16:13 and 16:05 over the last 0.65 mile.

Thursday, 5/29/2025

6229 steps, 47/91 avg/max HR, 173.9/173.9 (more pasta weight gain!) pounds, 7 floors climbed

Walk: 1.65 miles, 27:21, 16:35 pace, 81/94 avg/max HR, 109 avg cadence, 55F, 100% RH, 6 mph S wind, overcast

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 611.06 miles

I got out for yet another walk on my "Out to Ling Rd" route. I felt a slight ache in the front of my right knee so I just walked. Yes ... I need to go back to the doctor. My splits were 16:52 and 16:09 over the last 0.65 mile.

Friday, 5/30/2025

3499steps, 43/104 avg/max HR, 172.8/172.6 pounds, 8 floors climbed

Walk: 1.66 miles, 22:18, 13:29 pace, 91/103 avg/max HR, 122/192 avg/max cadence, 55F, 94% RH, 6 mph SSW wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue Brooks Glycerin Stealthfit GTS20 - 315.87 miles

I felt pretty good this morning during this walk on my "Out to Ling Rd" route. Yesterday ... a bit blah and today ... double thumbs up. My splits were 13:18 and 13:44 over the last 0.66 mile.

Saturday, 5/31/2025

5599 steps, 46/149 avg/max HR, 172.8/172.1pounds, 15 floors climbed

Run: 3.15 miles, 28:44, 9:07 pace, 136/156 avg/max HR, 152/161 avg/max cadence, 48F, 87% RH 12 mph NW wind, wind chill 44F, cloudy

Shoes: blue Brooks Glycerin Stealthfit GTS20 - 319.02 miles

I got up, dreseed and almost out around 8:30 AM ... but it was pouring when I looked outside. I didn't want to get drenched ... so I waited. I got out around noon. I thought about a walk or a run ... I chose a run. My right knee felt OK (but it was still swollen) ... but I still struck up a steady pace ... out by Ling Rd, past Beach Ave ... up to the Secret Sidewalk ... and back. I felt OK ... but didn't stretch. My splits were 9:16, 9:12, 9:00 and 8:17 over the last 0.15 mile.

Well ... it's the end of May ... so it's stat time!

I took 25 walks during May for 40.36 miles, 1.61 miles/walk and 68 walks so far in 2025 for 108.45 miles, 1.59 miles/walk.

I took 8 runs during May for 23.48 miles, 2.94 miles/run and 90 runs so far in 2025 for 331.33 miles, 3.68 miles/run.

I ran 2 races in May and 9 races so far in 2025.

5/13/2025 - Run Our River 5K, 26:00, 8:22 pace, 51st/95, 2nd/5 in my M 65-69 age group, 71F, 71% RH, 16 mph SSE wind, sprinkles.

5/18/2025 - Lilac 10K, 1:02:46, 10:06 pace, 449th/737, 6th/11 in my M 65-69 age group, 56F, 84% RH, 12 mph W wind, overcast.

I took 195,523 steps in May and 1,171,542 steps so in 2025.

I am walking a lot more this month because of my swollen right knee. I am running slower and it aches after I run. Yes, I need to go to the doctor for more tests ... but I need to find the time. My Ricoh printers at L3Harris have been cranky lately.

Sunday, May 18th to Saturday, May 24th - Lilac 10K

I walked 6 times this week, 9.40 miles.

I ran twice this week, 7.05 miles.

I took 48,378 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: I have a swollen right knee. So ... I am doing a lot more walks than runs. A run is better than a walk in my 67-year-old mind but any exercise is good in the end.

Walk/Run electronics: I use my Garmin Venu for runs and walks. I listen to my CelsusSound S800C Bone Conduction Headphones.

BTW, I am on a 1789 day steak (4 years, 10 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 5/17). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 5/18/2025

15514 steps, 43/151 avg/max HR, 173.7/173.1 pounds, 37 floors climbed

Today's race with my 13th Lilac 10K. In retrospect ... running this race was not a good idea ... said my right knee.

Run: 0.75 mile, 7:13, 9:36 pace, 124/133 avg/max HR, 150/158 avg/max cadence, 55F, 82% RH, 12 mph W wind, overcast

Shoes: blue Brook Glycerin Stealthfit GTS20 - 303.61 miles

Anyway ... I decided to get out early for a shakedown run to see if my right knee could hold up. I felt OK but I had doubts about how long it would last.

Run: 6.30 miles, 1:02:46, 10:06 pace, 134/155 avg/max HR, 146/176 avg/max cadence, 56F, 84% RH, 12 mph W wind, overcast

Shoes: blue Brook Glycerin Stealthfit GTS20 - 309.91 miles

I headed for Highland Park around 8:10 AM like usual in plenty of time for the 9:30 AM start. I was going to park at the Al Sigl Center and pay $10 like usual. But ... I turned left into the old abandoned 15 story Physchrite Center parking lot and parked for free. It was about 1/2 mile farther away from the Al Sigl Center parking lot though.

So ... I walked slowly up the start line. I didn't go out for another warm up lot. I just stretched and waited. I lined up a lot farther back than I usually do.

And ... we were off! Well ... I didn't really start running for 58 seconds .... until I got to the start line. I started slow and slowly started to pass slower runners who were just running too slow. I ran well for 4 miles. My right knee started acting up in mile 5. I passed the Rochester Running Company cheer tent with about 0.75 mile to go. Then ... I couldn't get back up to any semblance of running without pain in my right knee. So ... I just walked it in. 

A slight mist had started so I just went into the post race area for about a couple minutes to get a banana and a bag of three Timbits. Then I began the slow and a bit painful walk out to the Trax. Another race in the spreadsheet.

I did the best I could for as long as I could. I was 449th out of 737 and 6th out of 11 in my M 65-69 age group, link here. My splits were 8:53, 8:44, 8:39, 9:02, 9:57 and 12:33 and 18:08 over the last 0.3 mile.

Monday, 5/19/2025

5207 steps, 41/92 avg/max HR, 173.1 pounds, 5 floors climbed

Walk: 1.15 miles, 19:24, 16:53 pace, 73/86 avg/max HR, 104/116 avg/max cadence, 46F, 76% RH, 8 mph NNW wind, wind chill 43F, cloudy

Shoes: blue Brook Glycerin Stealthfit GTS20 - 311.06 miles

I had a bit of trouble getting my right legs situated so it wouldn't ache as much when I tried to go to sleep last night. I ended putting it on a pillow to prop it up a bit. I slept in for a whole 11 minutes until 5:31 AM ... so I just got up after a long while and got out for a short walk on my "Another mile" route. It was a bit chilly but I paid no heed and got it ... slowly ... done. My right knee and right calf were a bit cranky. My splits were 16:52 and 17:01 over the last 0.15 mile.

Tuesday, 5/20/2025

6004 steps, 41/96 avg/max HR, 174.4/174.5 pounds, 3 floors climbed

Walk: 1.65 miles, 24:24 estimated, 16:00 estimated, 78/84 avg/max HR, 113/122 avg/max cadence, 39F, 81% RH, 5 mph NNW wind, sunny

It was 42F when Alexa woke up at 5:20 AM. But ... I got up, got dressed and got out there (though a bit late) for a walk on my usual "Out to Ling Rd" route. My tights and other cold weather gear were only on the 4th stair so they were easy to grab ... checks calendar ... it is May 20th ... and wore tights. Anyway ... I didn't press Start on my Venu firmly enough until I was 1/2 mile out. I settled for a slow 16:00 pace ... whatever.

Wednesday, 5/21/2025

7754 steps, 45/96 avg/max HR, 174.3/174.1 pounds, 9 floors climbed

Walk: 1.65 miles, 25:44, 15:36 pace, 96/109 avg/max HR, 113/121 avg/max cadence, 46F, 87% RH, 8 mph E wind, wind chill 43F, overcast

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 599.91 miles

My right knee felt a smidge better this morning. I really need to get it looked at again but I just haven't picked up the phone yet. Anyway ... I got up, got dressed and got out there. I did limp just a little bit on my usual "Out to Ling Rd" route. I got it done with splits of 15:39 and 15:32 over the last 0.65 mile.

Thursday, 5/22/2025

6457 steps, 44/97 avg/max HR, 174.8/174.6 pounds, 4 floors climbed

Walk: 1.65 miles, 26:41, 16:09 pace, 79/89 avg/max HR, 112/121 avg/max cadence, 48F, 93% RH, 10 mph SE wind, wind chill 44F, light rain

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 601.56 miles

Another dismal and dreary and rainy morning in upstate NY. But ... I dragged myself out of bed, got dressed with most of my cold weather gear (Brooks tights, a long/short sleeve tech combo, Brooks beanie and light running gloves) and got out there. My right knee was a wee bit cranky so I didn't push the pace. I really have to get it checked out soon. Anyway ... the light sprinkles put a damper on my mood ... but I got it done. My splits were 16:38 and 15:27 over the last 0.65 mile. 

Friday, 5/23/2025

3856 steps, 44/91 avg/max HR, 174.8/174.4 pounds, 8 floors climbed

Walk: 1.65 mile, 25:12, 15:15 pace, 83/94 avg/max HR, 114/123 avg/max cadence, 48F, 93% RH, 10 mph SW wind, wind chill 44F, drizzle

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 603.21 miles

It was just as grey as yesterday and it was drizzling. But ... I got up, got dressed in shorts, long/short sleeve combo, Brooks beanie and light running gloves ... on the 23rd of June. But ... I got out on my "Out to Ling Rd" route. My right knee was a bit cranky so I didn't push the pace. Done ... my splits were 15:35 and 14:46 over the past 0.65 mile.

Saturday, 5/24/2025

3586 steps, 42/107 avg/max HR, 172.2/172.6 pounds, 7 floors climbed

Walk: 1.65 mile, 23:10, 14:03 pace, 98/119 avg/max HR, 115/128 avg/max cadence, 52F, 82% RH, 12 mph WNW wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 604.86 miles

I bagged on 2 chances to run a 5K this morning ... the Sunset House 5K, a RROY race in Irondequoit and the Derks Memorial 5K at Monroe Community Church in Henrietta. I could have signed up for the latter race as late as last night ... but the race start was at 8 AM and my right knee wouldn't have liked it. 

So ... I slept in late until 7:45 AM and didn't get out until around 10 AM. It had rained overnight but it was clearing when I got out for a brisk walk on my usual "Out to Ling Rd". My right knee felt OK. My splits were 14:14 and 13:43 over the last 0.65 mile.

Sunday, 5/11/2025 to Saturday, 5/17/2026 - Run Our River 5K - May --- IN PROGRESS

I walked 5 times this week, 8.25 miles.

I ran 3 times this week, 6.98 miles.

I took 43,217 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: I have a swollen right knee. So ... I am doing a lot more walks than runs. A run is better than a walk in my 67-year-old mind but any exercise is good in the end.

Walk/Run electronics: I use my Garmin Venu for runs and walks. I listen to my CelsusSound S800C Bone Conduction Headphones.

BTW, I am on a 1782 day steak (4 years, 10 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 5/10). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 5/11/2025

5797 steps, 43/150 avg/max HR, 173.3/172.2 pounds, 13 floors climbed

Run: 3.15 miles, 28:53, 9:10 pace, 134/162 avg/max HR, 153/161 avg/max cadence, 46F, 53% RH, 10 mph NNE wind, wind chill 42F, sunny

Shoes: blue Brooks Glycerin Stealthfit GTS20 - 299.03 miles

Well ... I decided that I needed to run ... swollen right knee or not ... so ... I did ... and my right knee didn't fall off or even hurt. I did have my knee sleeves on and I did take it very easy. I expected something to hurt or ache but ... it didn't. My splits were 9:16, 9:26, 8:56 and 8:22 over the last 0.15 mile.

Monday, 5/12/2025

7150 steps, 47/122 avg/max HR, 172.1/172.0 pounds, 7 floors climbed

Walk: 1.65 mile, 25:03, 15:10 pace, 114/123 avg/max HR, 114/121 avg/max cadence, 43F, 65% RH, 5 mph SE wind, sunny

I got for a walk on my usual "Out to Ling Rd" route. The back of my right knee was a bit achy. I enjoyed seeing the sunrise and the leaves on all the trees. Spring is kind of pretty! My splits were 15:27 and 14:46 over the last 0.65 mile.

Tuesday, 5/13/2025

8951 steps, 43/159 avg/max HR, 172.8 pounds, 13 floors climbed

Today's race was the Run Our River 5K - May down at Corn Hill Landing. The course was modified again due to construction on the north side of the Ford St Bridge. I got down to the race venue around 5:30 PM. I was a bit worried about my swollen right knee ... but I was signed up ... I could run ... so I was there.

A picture of a log in the Genesse River. But ... if you look at the front for a split second ... you could almost think it was an alligator ...

Run: 0.7 mile, 6:28, 9:13 pace, 123/134 avg/max HR, 147/157 avg/max cadence, 73F, 64% RH, 16 mph SSW wind, sprinkles

Shoes: blue Brooks Glycerin Stealthfit GTS20 - 299.73 miles

I got for a little warm up run just to get the blood moving in my legs.

Run: 3.13 miles, 26:00, 8:18 pace, 151/163 avg/max HR, 158/164 avg/max cadence, 71F, 71% RH, 16 mph SSE wind, sprinkles

Shoes: blue Brooks Glycerin Stealthfit GTS20 - 302.86 miles

And ... we were off! I eased into a slow race pace. I tried not to pass runners ... but I did ... my right knee was OK so I ran onward. The sprinkles got a bit fiercer for a bit and then eased off. I was a bit surprised by a first mile pace of 8:12. It felt OK so I just kept running. I was a bit more used to the new course so I sort of knew the one and two mile marks. I could gauge how far I had to go. I eased off the pace a bit but not too much. I could see the timer and sped up a bit. And ... done!

I did better than I expected. I thought I would take it easy and do a 9:00 pace. But ... once that gun goes off... it's just ... run, Doug, run! My chip and Garmin time were both 26:00. My Runsignup stats were 26:00, 8:22 pace, 51st out of 95, 2nd out of 5 in my M 65-69 age group, link here. My splits were 8:12, 8:23, 8:23 and 7:40 over the last 0.13 mile.

Wednesday, 5/14/2025

6063 steps, 44/96 avg/max HR, 171.8/171.6 pounds, 6 floors climbed

Walk: 1.65 miles, 23:26, 14:12 pace, 82/92 avg/max HR, 119/175 avg/max cadence, 61F, 88% RH, 8 mph SE wind, light sprinkles

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 591.66 miles

I got out for my usual walk on the day after a race on my very usual "Out to Ling Rd" route. It was warm, overcast and there was a very light sprinkle. My right knee was a bit achy and I limped a bit for a 1/4 mile before my joints started to work in sync. I got it done with splits of 14:07 and 14:20 over the last 0.65 mile.

Thursday, 5/15/2025

6400 steps, 42/93 avg/max HR, 173.0/172.8 pounds, 7 floors climbed

Walk: 1.65 miles, 23:25, 14:12 pace, 84/102 avg/max HR, 119/137 avg/max cadence, 61F, 88% RH, 5 mph SE wind, overcast

My right knee and both of my thighs were a bit cranky when I started out on my usual walk on my usual "Out to Ling Rd" route. But ... they loosened up and I was able to crank up my pace after 1/2 mile or so. My splits were 14:39 and 13:30 over the last 0.65 mile.

Friday, 5/16/2025

3651 steps, 48/98 avg/max HR, 172.7/172.5 pounds, 4 floors climbed

Walk: 1.65 miles, 23:15, 14:05 pace, 88/98 avg/max HR, 120/250 avg/max cadence, 61F, 94% RH, 3 mph WSW wind, light sprinkle to a thunderstorm back to light rain

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 594.96 miles

I knew I needed a bit more sleep so I cancelled my Alexa for 5:20 AM during the night. I wpke up at 6 AM ... a whopping 40 minutes more of sleep but ... once I'm up I'm up. The sky in the west looking dark and ominous so I put on a hat. It started sprinkling as I headed down Greenleaf Meadows, a light rain as I headed down Greenleaf Rd and a heavy rain with thunder and lightning as I headed back on Greenleaf Rd. I was drenched but ... it's liquid sunshine so it's all good. It had turned back to a light rain by the time I got done. There's nothing like a thunderstorm to quicken my pace. My splits were 14:25 and 13:34 over the last 0.65 mile.

Years ago when I was living in Newark, I remember running around the Newark High School track when a thunderstorm hit. I really quickened my pace since I was running next to a metal chain link fence! I did move away from the fence and run in lane 8 though, lol.

Saturday, 5/17/2025

5205 steps, 42/96 avg/max HR, 173.7/172.9 pounds, 9 floors climbed

Walk: 1.65 miles, 21:55, 13:16 pace, 92/102 avg/max HR, 121/236 avg/max cadence, 68F, 78% RH, 10 mph SW wind, partly sunny

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 596.61 miles

I was still undecided about running the Lilac 10K tomorrow as I set up for my usual walk this morning. I set up a very brisk pace and held it easily. Spring has finally sprung in upstate NY! All the trees have leaves and the flowers have bloomed. My splits were 13:05 and 13:34 over the last 0.65 mile.

Sunday, 5/4/2025 to Saturday, 5/10/2025

I walked 7 times this week, 11.65 miles.

I didn't run this week.

I took 43,765 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: I have a swollen right knee. So ... I am doing a lot more walks than runs. A run is better than a walk in my 67-year-old mind but any exercise is good in the end.

Walk/Run electronics: I use my Garmin Venu for runs and walks. I listen to my CelsusSound S800C Bone Conduction Headphones.

BTW, I am on a 1775 day steak (4 years, 10 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 5/3). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 5/4/2025

3363 steps, 43/88 avg/max HR, 174.9 pounds, 7 floors climbed

Walk: 1.65 miles, 26:02, 15:44 pace, 76/87 avg/max HR, 113/121 avg/max cadence, 48F, 93% RH, 8 mph NE wind, overcast

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 580.11 miles

My swollen right knee didn't want to run so I walked. It sucked. My splits were: 16:04 and 15:14 over the last 0.65 mile.

Monday, 5/5/2025

8007 steps, 39/100 avg/max HR, 174.6/174.4 pounds, 5 floors climbed

Walk: 1.65 mile, 23:25, 14:12 pace, 79/89 avg/max HR, 120/191 avg/max cadence, 54F, 94% RH, 6 mph NNE wind, light rain

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 581.76 miles

I thought ... 54F is warm enough for shorts ... right? Well ... maybe if it wasn't damp, dreary, a bit rainy and a bit of wind from the north ... which is what was outside waiting for me when I stepped out outside this morning. I set forth on my usual "Out to Ling Rd" pace. My right knee was a bit more cranky this morning. I developed a bit of a pain on the right side of my kneecap that bugged me. But ... I picked up the pace when a very light sprinkle developed into a more steady light sprinkle and I was getting a bit chilled. I got it done with splits of 14:37 and 13:34 over the last 0.65 mile.

Tuesday, 5/6/2025

8916 steps, 42/104 avg/max HR, 175.5/175.7pounds, 9 floors climbed

Walk: 1.65 mile, 25:47, 15:38 pace, 77/95 avg/max HR, 114/122 avg/max cadence, 61F, 88% RH, 12 mph SE wind, overcast

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 583.41 miles

My right knee is still swollen and out of order. The same slight ache is still in the right kneecap when I walk and I do favor that side a bit. I am going to try to go with 400 mg of ibuprofen 3x/day and ice 2x/day for the rest of the week and see if that helps (I don't think it will). Thrills. Anyway ... I got out for a slow walk on my usual "Out to Ling Rd". It was warmer so I wore shorts and a long/short sleeve tech combo with no beanie or gloves. My splits were 15:43 and 15:30 over the last 0.65 mile.

Wednesday, 5/7/2025

5229 steps, 42/100 avg/max HR, 175.1/175.0 pounds, 4 floors climbed

Walk: 1.65 mile, 25:05, 15:13 pace, 78/90 avg/max HR, 111/119 avg/max cadence, 64F, 73% RH, 17 mph W wind, partly cloudy

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 585.06 miles

It rained all night and most of the morning so I didn't get out for my walk until just before lunch. I took it easy. My splits were 15:21 and 15:00 over the last 0.65 mile

Thursday, 5/8/2025

7194 steps, 46/99 avg/max HR, 173.7/173.6 pounds, 8 floors climbed

Walk: 1.65 mile, 23:42, 14:22 pace, 43F, 100% RH, 13 mph NNE wind, wind chill 37F, overcast

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 586.71 miles

I got out for yet another walk on my swollen right knee. It hurt a bit less than yesterday. Whatever. It was a bit chilly so I wore tights, my Brooks 1/4 zip long sleeve pullover, Brooks beanie and light running gloves. My splits were 14:29 and 14:09 over the last 0.65 mile.

Friday, 5/9/2025

7202 steps, 43/100 avg/max HR, 174.8/174.7 pounds, 7 floors climbed'

Walk: 1.65 mile, 25:57, 15:43 pace, 92/104 avg/max HR, 113/122 avg/max cadence, 37F, 93% RH, calm, partly cloudy

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 588.36 miles

I got out for yet another walk on my swollen right knee ... ad infinity it seems. It was below 40F so I pulled out my CW-X tights and my mittens ... checks notes ... this May 9th walk. The trees have already budded, the birds are almost hatching their young and I assume the bees are getting ready to do their thing ... shouldn't it FEEL like Spring? But ... I bundled up and set forth on my walk on my usual "Out to Ling Rd" route. I had a very slight limp but I managed to get out and get it done. Whatever. My splits were 15:51 and 15:32 over the last 0.65 mile.

Saturday, 5/10/2025

3854 steps, 44/107 avg/max HR, 174.6 pounds, 6 floors climbed

Walk: 1.65 mile, 23:19, 14:07 pace, 92/108 avg/max HR, 119/126 avg/max cadence, 45F, 61% RH, 12 mph W wind, wind chill 39F, sunny

Shoes: blue Brooks Glycerin Stealthfit GTS20 - 295.88 miles

I got a pair of knee sleeves from Amazon so I tested them out on my walk on my usual "Out to Ling Rd" route. My right knee felt a bit better but it's probably too early to tell. My splits were 14:10 and 14:03 over the last 0.65 mile.