Sunday, 6/23/2024 to Saturday, 6/29/2024

I walked once this week, 2.35 miles.

I ran 6 times this week, 28.60 miles.

I didn't bike this week.

I took 60,743 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 Shokz OpenMove 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 1460 day steak (4 years) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 6/22). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 6/23/2024

7508 steps, 45/140 avg/max HR, 171.2/169.8 pounds, 11 floors climbed

Run: 4.55 miles, 43:39, 9:35 pace, 126/147 avg/max HR, 151/164 avg/max cadence, 63 feet total ascent, 81F, 70% RH, 12 mph SSW wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 461.04 miles

It was hot and muggy when I got out shortly after 8 AM. I set up a nice and easy pace on my usual "Out by the pier and around route. I did OK for 2 miles and then melted into a run/walk with 7 (yes ... 7) walk breaks. I just didn't have it today. My splits were 9:12, 8:55, 9:49, 10:51 and 8:49 over the last 0.55 mile.

Today was the 4th anniversary of my daily exercise streak of 1 mile or 1461 days. Here are the stats: 

496 walks, 773.37 miles, 1.56 miles/walk

19 snowshoes, 36.68 miles, 1.93 miles/snowshoe

786 runs, 3067.40 miles, 3.90 miles/run

4 treadmills, 4.5 mile, 1.13 miles/treadmill

303 bikes, 3923 miles, 12.95 miles/bike

5 indoor bikes, 28 miles, 5.6 miles/indoor bikes

1613 events, 7832.95, 4.86 miles/event

Monday, 6/24/2024

9792 steps, 46/140 avg/max HR, 170.9/169.3 pounds, 15 floors climbed

Run: 4.45 miles, 38:09, 8:34 pace, 78 feet total ascent, 127/143 avg/max HR, 158/169 avg/max cadence, 64F, 73% RH, 12 mph NW wind, mostly cloudy to mostly sunny

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 465.49 miles

It was noticeably cooler, windier and less humid this morning. I headed into the wind for the start of my "Out to Dewey Ave and around" route. I turned north and east ... and then I wanted the wind back to cool me off ... lol. I did get the wind back when I turned onto Greenleaf Rd. A nice run! My splits were 8:55, 8:46, 8:23, 8:27 and 8:00 over the last 0.45 mile.

Tuesday, 6/25/2024

9230 steps, 42/139 avg/max HR, 171.1/169.5 pounds, 15 floors climbed

Run: 4.55 miles, 39:34, 8:41 pace, 65 feet total ascent, 125/142 avg/max HR, 157/165 avg/max cadence, 61F, 82% RH, 8 mph SW wind, sunny

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 470.04 miles

I got on my "Out by the pier and around" route at the usual time and usual pace. I felt a bit better than usual. My splits were 9:16, 8:32, 8:36, 8:43 and 8:03 over the last 0.55 mile.

Wednesday, 6/26/2024

6571 steps, 43/92 avg/max HR, 171.1/170.6 pounds, 9 floors climbed

Walk: 2.35 miles, 33:32, 13:16 pace, 49 feet total ascent, 78/90 avg/max HR, 119/132 avg/max cadence, 73F, 78% RH, 10 mph W wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 458.36 miles

I needed a walk after 5 days of running so I went out on my usual "Out to Beach Ave" route. Nothing unusual. My splits were 14:22, 14:12 and 14:12 over the last 0.35 mile.

Thursday, 6/27/2024

9808 steps, 44/137 avg/max HR, 172.9/171.0 pounds, 10 floors climbed

Run: 5.15 miles, 44:39, 8:40 pace, 40 feet total ascent, 127/143 avg/max HR, 157/165 avg/max cadence, 63F, 83% RH, 9 mph WNW wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/yellow Brook Glycerin GTS20 - 475.19 miles

I got out for a nice run on my rarely used "Out to Island Cottage Rd" route. I started out a bit stiff and sluggish but I loosened up after a mile. My splits were 8:56, 8:42, 8:42, 8:32, 8:31 and 8:23 over the last 0.15 mile. ccc

My darling wife, Christine, I watched the CNN debate between Trump and Biden. What a shitshow! Trump lied his ass off with his "Gish Gallop" (throw out lies, non-sequiturs and specious comments so fast that you overwhelm your opponent who doesn't have time to respond to them). Mediaite had Trump telling 50 lies, link here. Biden seemed out of it with a hoarse voice and stuttered to get his points across. He left obvious answers hanging as he struggled to fact check Trump. He did call Trump a "convicted felon" and an "alley cat". Christine and I were yelling at the TV as we recognized Trump's lies. 

Now ... the "talking heads" are saying that Biden should drop out after one bad night??? I say "F*** NO!!! This election is about democracy vs fascism, freedom vs tyranny. If Trump wins ... it could be the last free election. The election in November is that important. My darling wife, Christine, and I will be voting BLUE up and down the entire ballot.

Friday, 6/28/2024

10782 steps, 47/133 avg/max HR, 173.0/171.4 pounds, 23 floors climbed

Run: 5.45 miles, 48:19, 8:52 pace, 122/136 avg/max HR, 157 avg cadence, 52F, 87% RH, calm, partly cloudy

Shoe: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 480.64 miles

I got out a bit late into the noticeably cooler morning around 6:15 AM. I set up a nice and easy pace and decided to do my "Out on the pier and around" route for a change of pace. My splits were 9:02, 8:52, 8:54, 8:56, 8:45 and 8:27 over the last 0.45 mile.

Saturday, 6/29/2024

7052 steps, 43/136 avg/max HR, 172.1/170.5 pounds, 15 floors climbed

Run: 4.45 miles, 39:00, 8:46 pace, 82 feet total ascent, 124/138 avg/max HR, 158/166 avg/max cadence, 70F, 83% RH, 12 mph S wind, light rain

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 485.09 miles

I got for a nice and easy run on my "Out to Dewey Ave and around" route. It looked like rain and there were a few sprinkles on miles 1, 2 and 3. Then it progressed to a light rain ... or "liquid sunshine" as most runners call it. No worries. My splits were 8:56, 8:47, 8:43, 8:47 and 8:19 over the last 0.45 mile.

Sunday, 6/16/2024 to Saturday, 6/22/2024 - June Jaunt 5K and Webster Trail Classic 3.5 Miler

I walked once this week, 2.35 miles.

I ran 8 times this week, 27.02 miles.

I didn't bike this week.

I took 60,774 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 Shokz OpenMove 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 1453 day steak (3 years, 11 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 6/15). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 6/16/2024

9868 steps, 44/146 avg/max HR, 169.8 pounds, 9 floors climbed

Today's race was my first June Jaunt 5K out in Hilton. I expected more runners than 39 since it was a Rochester Runner of the Year (RROY) race.

Run: 1.05 mile, 10:50, 9:24 pace, 4 feet total ascent, 113/121 avg/max HR, 152/188 avg/max cadence, 57F, 77% RH, calm, cloudy

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 433.86 miles

Run: 3.08 miles, 24:42, 8:01 pace, 33 feet total ascent, 139/148 avg/max HR, 161/174 avg/max cadence, 57F, 77% RH, calm, cloudy

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 436.94 miles

Run: 1.05 mile, 11:43, 11:09 pace, 4 feet total ascent, 110/118 avg/max HR, 143/154 avg/max cadence, 63F, 59% RH, 6 mph SSE wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 437.99 miles
I got out for a nice and easy warm up like usual. Then I lined for the start. I was busy talking to someone ... and we were off! I settled into an easy but fast race pace while I talked a bit a guy who wanted to pace with me for a mile. Then I think I pushed it up a bit in mile 2 and 3. I turned the corner for the finish and saw the time around 24:35 ... I sprinted a bit and finished in 24:42. Nice! I had a nice chocolate sundae with lots of toppings before I got out for a really nice and easy cool down with Bill Beyerbach afterwards.

I did OK. I was 15th out of 39, 2nd (to Bill Beyerbach) out of 2 in my M 65-69 age group, results here. My splits were 7:53, 8:12, 8:02 and 7:27 over the last 0.08 mile.

Monday, 6/17/2024

8631 steps, 42/146 avg/max HR, 167.9 pounds, 15 floors climbed

Run: 5.05 miles, 45:24, 9:00 pace, 65 feet total ascent, 124/137 avg/max HR, 156/165 avg/max cadence, 68F, 78% RH, 6 mph SW wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 443.04 miles

I was out due from Ricoh due to L3Harris observation of Juneteenth holiday on Monday. I will have to put in for a floating holiday since Ricoh doesn't have Juneteenth off. I puttered around a bit more than usual since I didn't have to clock in at 8 AM. I felt a bit tired so I set up a sluggish pace and got it done. My splits were 9:17, 8:49, 8:47, 9:15 and 8:53.

Tuesday, 6/18/2024

9592 steps, 43/139 avg/max HR, 170.1/168.1 pounds, 12 floors climbed

Run: 4.45 miles, 39:15, 8:49 pace, 80 feet total ascent, 125/140 avg/max HR, 157/165 avg/max cadence, 73F, 78% RH, calm, cloudy

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 447.39 miles

I got out on my "Out to Dewey Ave and around" route. Nothing unusual.  You know you're sweating when you're dripping from multiple spots, lol! My splits were 9:02, 8:46, 8:41, 8:54 and 8:34 over the last 0.45 mile.

Wednesday, 6/19/2024

8265 steps, 41/138 avg/max HR, 169.7/167.6 pounds, 17 floors climbed

Run: 4.45 miles, 43.02, 9:40 pace, 69 feet total ascent, 120/139 avg/max HR, 147/163 avg/max cadence, 79F, 74% RH, 9 mph SW wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 451.84 miles

It was warm and sweltering when I stepped outside. I set up a really nice and easy pace on my "Out by the pier and around" route. It felt like I was swimming instead of running. I just had to stop and walk for a bit at least a couple times. My splits were 9:09, 9:06, 11:04, 9:46 and 8:46 over the last 0.45 mile.

Thursday, 6/20/2024

6182 steps, 41/98 avg/max HR, p170.4/169.9 pounds, 11 floors climbed

Walk: 2.35 miles, 34:07, 14:31 pace, 60 feet total ascent, 76/91 avg/max HR, 116 avg cadence, 73F, 83% RH, 17 mph NW wind, a few rumbles

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 456.01 miles

I decided to talk a walk after 4 days of running in the midst of Rochester's first heat wave. The high temperature has been over 90F on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. I was a bit stiff at the start. There were a few drops and rumbles from a thunderstorm to the south also but it was gone by the time I got done. My splits were 15:03, 14:08 and 14:08 over the last 0.35 mile.

Don Sutherland died today at age 88. His IMDB had 199 actor entries. He played roles in "The Dirty Dozen", "M.A.S.H.", "Klute", "Animal House", "Invasion of the Body Snatchers", "Buffy, The Vampire Slayer", "Outbreak", "Space Cowboys", "Pride and Prejudice", "The Hunger Games" and many, many others. I saw one meme that said ... The Wrong Donald Died ... so very true.

Friday, 6/21/2024

10602 steps, 46/135 avg/max HR, 171.1/169.3 pounds, 17 floors climbed

Run: 4.55 miles, 42:00, 9:14 pace, 66 feet total ascent, 121/138 avg/max HR, 155/168 avg/max cadence, 72F, 83% RH, calm, cloudy

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 460.46 miles

It was warm and humid when I stepped outside. I struck up a really nice and easy pace on my usual "Out by the pier and around" route. I rarely wear a tank top when I run but I have done it ever since Monday. I felt a bit sluggish. My splits were 9:42, 9:20, 9:15, 8:54 and 8:44 over the last 0.55 mile. 

Saturday, 6/22/2024

7634 steps, 45/133 avg/max HR, 169.7/169.9 pounds, 43 floors climbed

Run: 3.55 miles, 40:22, 11:22 pace, 162 feet total ascent, 125/135 avg/max HR, 144/187 avg/max cadence, 75F, 88% RH, 7 mph SW wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue Salomon SpeedCross 4 - 280.91 miles

Today's race was the Webster Trail Classic 3.5 miler out at Webster Town Park in Webster. I signed up for this race 2 minutes before Ultrasignup.com closed its registration at 11:59 AM on Friday. I haven't run a trail race in years but I wanted to see Eric and Shiela Eagan's kids, Quinn and Finn. A weird reason to run a trail race ... I know.

I left around 8:10 AM and I'm glad I did. The direction tab on the Ultrasignup led me to the Webster Town Park campgrounds. I didn't see any runners so I exited, parked and read the Race Info to find that I wanted the Valley View shelter off Holt Rd when I found with about 20 minutes to spare. There were not too many runners. 

And ... we were off! I kept a mantra of "pick up feet" in my head while I ran so I wouldn't trip on any rocks or roots. I didn't trip so I stayed upright. It was very humid so I needed the water bottle that I forgot to bring. There were lots of ups and downs, rocks and roots ... and then out of the woods and ... done with a high five to Eric Eagan. I stayed around until I saw Quinn and Finn for a bit before I headed home.

I did OK. I was 9th out of 27 and 1st out of 2 in my M 65-69 age group, results here. There were 73 finishers in the 10 miler, results here.

Sunday, 6/9/2024 to Saturday, 6/15/2024 - Run Our River 5K - June

I walked 3 times this week, 6.35 miles.

I ran 6 times this week, 21.06 miles.

I didn't bike this week.

I took 59,227 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 Shokz OpenMove 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 1446 day steak (3 years, 11 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 6/8). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 6/9/2024

7275 steps, 47/139 avg/max HR, 170.0/168.5 pounds, 19 floors climbed

Run: 4.35 miles, 37:52, 8:42 pace, 89 feet total ascent, 128/142 avg/max HR, 156/167 avg/max cadence, 61F, 82% RH, 10 mph WNW wind, partly cloudy

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 414.95 miles

I got out on my other "Out to Dewey Ave and around" route this morning for a change of scenery. I always seem to run a bit faster on this route when I am tired. My splits were 8:54, 8:41, 8:24, 9:00 and 8:13 over the last 0.35 mile.

Monday, 6/10/2024

7763 steps, 43/90 avg/max HR, 170.1/169.8 pounds, 10 floors climbed

Walk: 2.35 miles, 30:35, 13:01 pace, 58 feet total ascent, 85/99 avg/max HR, 117/142 avg/max cadence, 54F, 82% RH, 9 mph W wind, cloudy

Shoe: blue/yellow Brooks Launch GTS8 - 449.66 miles

I got out a bit late for a much needed walk after 5 run days. It was a bit cool so I wore a long sleeve tech and light running gloves. My splits were 12:49, 13:05 and 13:23 over the last 0.35 mile.

Tuesday, 6/11/2024

11470 steps, 42/147 avg/max HR, 170.8/170.1 pounds, 23 floors climbed

Walk: 1.65 miles, 23:02, 13:56 pace, 7 feet total ascent, 79/89 avg/max HR, 118/129 avg/max cadence, 55F, 77% RH, 5 mph WNW wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 451.31 miles

I got out for my usual morning walk before an evening race. It was cool with a real fine mist that I could barely feel. My splits were 14:12 and 13:33 over the last 0.65 mile.

Tonight's race was the June edition of the Run Our River 5K from the usual venue of the Corn Hill Landing on Exchange Blvd. It took 17 minutes to get there. I did have to do the "walk of shame" to get a free replacement bib because I left my bib at home.

Run: 1.00 mile, 9:27, 8:59 pace, 7 feet total ascent, 119/131 avg/max HR, 153/159 avg/max cadence, 60F, 72% RH, 5 mph E wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 416.00 miles

Run: 3.14 miles, 24:40 pace, 7:51 pace, 10 feet total ascent, 140/150 avg/max HR, 161/172 avg/max cadence, 58F, 78% RH, 6 mph NNE wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 419.14 miles

I got out for a 1 mile warm up run at a nice and easy pace. I had 10 minutes to cool down. Then ... we were off! I started off a bit hot and had to back a bit. I let a few people pass me late in mile 1 and then mile 2. Then I just concentrated on keeping up with the group I was with ... I had a bit of a stitch in my side ... keep going ... 1/2 mile ... 1/4 mile ... timer under 25(!) ... and done in 24:40 according to my Garmin. 

Fastest 5K of 2024 ... so far! I did well. My official chip time was 24:36, results here. My splits were 7:42, 8:06, 7:51 and 6:59 over the last 0.14 mile. Nice!

Wednesday, 6/12/2024

11025 steps, 44/137 avg/max HR, 170.3/168.9 pounds, 13 floors climbed

Run: 4.56 miles, 40:04, 8:48 pace, 86 feet total ascent, 122/139 avg/max HR, 157/169 avg/max cadence, 48F, 93% RH, 5 mph WSW wind, partly cloudy

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 423.70 miles

I stayed up last night a bit too late watching NCIS Season 2 with my darling wife, Christine. So ... I really didn't want to get up when my Alexa alarm jumpstarted me awake at 5:20 AM. But ... I was up ... so ... I got up, got dressed and got out there. Some people might say I'm crazy ... I prefer to think I'm dedicated when I'm out at 6 AM. But ... I forced my legs into a run and got it done on my usual "Out by the pier and around" route (with a negative split no less). My splits were 9:16, 8:51, 8:47, 8:38 and 8:09 over the last 0.56 mile.

Thursday, 6/13/2024

8225 steps, 46/134 avg/max HR, 170.0/168.1 pounds, 17 floors climbed

Run: 4.46 miles, 38:43, 8:41 pace, 75 feet total ascent, 125/136 avg/max HR, 157/167 avg/max cadence, 59F, 77% RH, 9 mph SW wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 428.16 miles

I got a bit more sleep ... maybe than last night. But ... it was another run day ... so I did what I do. I did change it up a bit and ran my "Out to Dewey Ave and around" route. I felt a bit sluggish at first, picked it up a bit and even had a tiny walk break ... but I got it done with a nice pace. My splits were 8:57, 8:34, 8:27, 8:50 and 8:34 over the last 0.46 mile.

It turned hot during the day with temperatures over 80F ... so the AC went on when our living room temperature hit 80F. 

Friday, 6/14/2024

9049 steps, 43/140 avg/max HR, 169.1/167.4 pounds, 11 floors climbed

Run: 4.55 miles, 40:07, 8:49 pace, 128/145 avg/max HR, 156/165 avg/max cadence, 66F, 73% RH, 6 mph W wind, cloudy

I got a solid 8 hours of sleep ... with ... gasp ... the AC on all night. I got out for a nice and easy run on my usual "Out by the pier and around" route. I felt a bit sluggish past mile 2. My splits were 8:59, 8:31, 9:02, 8:56 and 8:28 over the last 0.55 mile.

Saturday, 6/15/2024

4420 steps, 42/95 avg/max HR, 168.9/168.1 pounds, 8 floors climbed

Walk: 2.35 miles, 30:47, 13:06 pace, 61 feet total ascent, 87/103 avg/max HR, 120/134 avg/max cadence, 63F, 72% RH, 5 mph N wind, sunny

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 453.66 miles

I got out for my usual walk on the day before a race. I struck up my usual brisk pace. My splits were 12:56, 13:04 and 13:40 over the last 0.35 mile.

Sunday, 6/2/2024 to Saturday, 6/8/2024 - Charlie McMullen 1 Mile

I walked twice this week, 4.0 miles.

I ran 7 times this week, 23.54 miles.

I didn't bike this week.

I took 59,682 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 Shokz OpenMove 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 1439 day steak (3 years, 11 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 6/1). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 6/2/2024

8861 steps, 45/138 avg/max HR, 170.1/168.5 pounds, 22 floors climbed

Run: 5.15 miles, 45:09, 8:46 pace, 46 feet total ascent, 127/140 avg/max HR, 157/165 avg/max cadence, 64F, 56% RH, 9 mph SW wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 392.21 miles

I got out for my 5th run in a row so I got out at a really nice and easy pace on a just out and back on my "Out to Island Cottage" route. My thighs ached a bit but I got it done. My splits were 8:54, 8:56, 8:42, 8:41, 8:40 and 24 over the last 0.15 mile.

Monday, 6/3/2024

7525 steps, 44/119 avg/max HR, 169.5/168.9 pounds, 11 floors climbed

Walk: 2.35 miles, 32:37, 13:53 pace, 60 feet total ascent, 90/123 avg/max HR, 118 avg cadence, 63F, 94% RH, calm, cloudy

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 445.66 miles

I got out for a needed walk after 5 running days. I got out at a brisk pace on my "Out to Beach Ave" route. My splits were 14:32, 13:19 and 13:37 over the last 0.35 mile.

Tuesday, 6/4/2024

6183 steps, 42/91 avg/max HR, 170.4/170.2 pounds, 5 floors climbed

Walk: 1.65 miles, 26:10, 15:52 pace, 17 feet total ascent, 74/88 avg/max HR, 109/119 avg/max cadence, 63F, 83% RH, calm, cloudy

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 447.31 miles

I had a crappy night of sleep so my alarm at 5:20 AM came way too early. I knew a run would be crappier so I got out for a slightly less crappy walk on my "Out to Ling Rd". I struck up a "get it done" pace and got it done. My splits were 16:00 and 15:41 over the last 0.65 mile.

Wednesday, 6/5/2024

10440 steps, 41/139 avg/max HR, 170.2/168.4 pounds, 18 floors climbed

Run: 4.56 miles, 40:12, 8:49 pace, 64 feet total ascent, 128/142 avg/max HR, 157/165 avg/max cadence, 64F, 88% RH, 3 mph SW wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 496.77 miles

A flower at mile 2.98 on the Secret Sidewalk at 6:18:33

I got out a bit early on my usual "Out by the pier and around" route. I had thought about going longer before I started but it was just way too humid. It felt sweltering just I just stuck with a nice and easy pace ... and "got it done". My splits were 9:00, 8:51, 8:44, 8:54 and 28 over the last 0.56 mile.

Thursday, 6/6/2024

8988 steps, 45/145 avg/max HR, 170.8/169.1 pounds, 23 floors climbed

Run: 4.55 miles, 40:03, 8:48 pace, 68 feet total ascent, 126/146 avg/max HR, 156/167 avg/max cadence, 66F, 94% RH, 5 mph S wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 501.32 miles

I got for yet another usual run on my usual "Out by the pier and around" route at my nice and easy usual pace. It was just as humid and I was dripping in sweat just like yesterday. I just plugged through it. My splits were 9:16, 8:40, 8:48, 8:49 and 8:07 over the last 0.55 mile.

Don Alhart 2024

Tonight was local WOKR-13 newscaster Don Alhart's last broadcast after 58 years at age 80. He has a Guiness World Records for longest newscaster at a single station. I remember watching him back in the day. His 3 grandkids helped with the weather forecast (a nod that he started out as a weathercaster). He received a street at the station on W Henrietta Rd named after him, a tribute from ABC World News anchor David Muir, a Buffalo Bills jersey and numerous well wishes, link here and gallery here. Don closed with a final Bright Spot and thanked all the viewers ... "For YOU are the Bright Spots and I end through the tears. Thanks for a wonderful journey after fifty-eight years!" May he has a long and well earned retirement!

Friday, 6/7/2024

10217 steps, avg/max HR, 172.2/170.5 pounds, 16 floors climbed

Run: 3.15 miles, 26:49, 8:31 pace, 68 feet total ascent, 126/146 avg/max HR, 156/167 avg/max cadence, 61F, 82% RH, 7 mph SW wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 504.47 miles

I got for a 5K on my "Out to Stutson St Overlook" route. I thought I had a nice and easy pace but it turned to be a quick 8:31. My splits were 9:03, 8:32, 8:08 and 8:19. It didn't really feel that I was speeding up that quick, weird.

Tonight was the Charlie McMullen Mile. It's a RROY race put on by GVH. I raced it 10 times now. Tonight's venue was the St John Fisher University track. The weather conditions were 60F, 80% RH, 12 mph W wind, cloudy.

Run: 0.65 mile, 6:32, 10:00 pace, 30 feet total ascent, 112/121 avg/max HR, 149/159 avg/max cadence

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 505.12 miles

Run: 1.03 miles, 7:30, 7:18 pace, 0 feet total ascent, 137/149 avg/max HR, 162/179 avg/max cadence

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 506.15 miles

A picture taken by Vickey Beaver ... maybe I was sprinting for the finish

I ran in the M/W 8 to 10 minute mile race with 20 runners. I started easy and held about 6th or 7th after lap 1. I passed runners until I was 3rd right after mile 1. Laps 2 and 3 passed as I held 3rd. Then with 1/2 a lap to go the 2nd runner passed the 1st runner. I passed both with 100 meters to go ... and sprinted to the finish!!! I don't know where my kick came from ... but it felt nice!!! Leone Timing had me at 7:27.46, results here.

Saturday, 6/8/2024

7468 steps, 42/146 avg/max HR, 170.2/168.0 pounds, 16 floors climbed

Run: 4.45 miles, 40:33, 9:06 pace, 67 feet total ascent, 122/141 avg/max HR, 154/167 avg/max cadence, 64F, 60% RH, 15 mph W wind, sunny

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 510.60 miles

The pink roses at the edge of our townhouse unit with our cars in the background (Trax on the left and Cruze on the right)

I slept in until almost 8 AM ... slacker, lol! I got out for a sluggish run on my usual "Out by the pier and around" route. I just didn't have much energy. My splits were 9:23, 9:08, 9:15, 9:03 and 8:15 over the last 0.45 mile.

Sunday, 5/26/2024 to Saturday, 6/1/2024

I walked once this week, 2.26 miles.

I ran 6 times this week, 30.20 miles.

I didn't bike this week.

I took 63,962 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 Shokz OpenMove 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 1432 day steak (3 years, 11 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 5/25). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 5/26/2024

9212 steps, 44/137 avg/max HR, 170.2/168.2 pounds, 19 floors climbed

Run: 5.55 miles, 49:19, 8:53 pace, 95 feet total ascent, 125/140 avg/max HR, 156/163 avg/max cadence, 64F, 88% RH, 5 mph N wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 362.41 miles

I got for a bit longer run this morning on my "Out by the pier and to Mann Rd" route. I set up a nice and easy pace. I wondered why I was out there on the same old, same old route ... but I kept running. It's what I do. And ... done. My splits were 9:11, 8:59, 8:57, 8:51, 8:44 and 8:22 over the last 0.55 mile.

Monday, 5/27/2024

7365 steps, 42/140 avg/max HR, 170.2/168.1 pounds, 11 floors climbed

Run: 4.55 miles, 39:53, 8:46 pace, 91 feet total ascent, 127/143 avg/max HR, 156/167 avg/max cadence, 72F, 69% RH, 12 mph S wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 366.96 miles

I got on my usual "Out by the pier and around" route at my usual pace. I saw a woman runner on the LOSP Trail and the usual 2 male walkers. My splits were 8:56, 8:47, 8:47, 8:45 and 8:21 over the last 0.55 mile.

Tuesday, 5/28/2024

10907 steps, 42/130 avg/max HR, 170.9/170.8 pounds, 11 floors climbed

Walk: 2.26 miles, 30:03, 13:19 pace, 58 feet total ascent, 112/136 avg/max HR, 119 avg cadence, 61F, 88% RH, 8 mph WSW wind, drizzle

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 443.31 miles

I felt that I needed a break from running so I walked this morning. It looked like it going to rain as I headed out ... well ... by the time I got done ... it was raining on me. I cut out my cool down walk and stretching so I could go straight inside. My splits were 13:31, 12:59 and 13:50 over the last 0.26 mile.

Wednesday, 5/29/2024

8785 steps, 41/134 avg/max HR, 171.0/169.6 pounds, 17 floors climbed

Run: 5.55 miles, 43:00, 8:49 pace, 96 feet total ascent, 125/137 avg/max HR, 156/167 avg/max cadence, 57F, 94% RH, calm, cloudy

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 372.51 miles

A pink rose on the Secret Sidewalk at mile 4.02

I needed 9.05 miles to get to 100 and got 5.55 miles today on my "Out on the pier and around" route. I set up my usual nice and easy pace. I just got out and got it done. My splits were 9:11, 8:47, 8:52, 8:49, 8:47 and 8:15 over the last 0.55 mile.

Thursday, 5/30/2024

7134 steps, 45/140 avg/max HR, 170.9/169.9 pounds, 11 floors climbed

Run: 4.55 miles, 39:22, 8:39 pace, 72 feet total ascent, 126/143 avg/max HR, 157/168 avg/max cadence, 46F, 87% RH, 3 mph WSW wind, sunny

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 377.06 miles

I needed 3.5 miles to get to 100 miles for May and I needed a change of pace so I chose my "Out to Dewey Ave and around" route. I seem to run faster on it too. My splits were 9:05, 8:53, 8:30, 8:32 and 7:52 over the last 0.55 miles.

Well ... today was a great day ... not so much for DJT ... lol! Today ... DJT heard guilty on ALL 34 felony counts is his "hush money" trial in Manhattan. Yes ... a great day!!! He has been held to account at last ... No one is above the law! Yes ... I will vote for Biden/Harris and BLUE down the ballot in 2024! I will NEVER vote for Republican ... and if they're running unopposed, I will NOT vote for them!

Friday, 5/31/2024

11417 steps, 42/142 avg/max HR, 170.5/169.3 pounds, 14 floors climbed

Run: 4.45 miles, 37:40, 8:29 pace, 71 feet total ascent, 130/145 avg/max HR, 158/168 avg/max cadence, 45F, 87% RH, 7 mph WSW wind, mostly sunny

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 381.51 miles

I got out slightly late on my usual "Out by the pier and around" route at a faster pace than usual. I did more arm swinging and lifted my legs a bit more than usual which resulted in a faster pace. My splits were 8:44, 8:31, 8:27, 8:25 and 7:49 over the last 0.45 mile.

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

I took 275,580 steps in May and 1,362,643 steps so far in 2024.

I took 9 walks for 18.76 miles, 2.08 miles/walk and 40 walks for 69.97 miles, 1.74 miles/walk so far in 2024.

I took 25 runs for 105.5 miles, 4.22 miles/run and 124 run for 564.11 miles, 4.55 miles/run so far in 2024.

I ran 3 races in May:

 5/14 Run Our River 5K - 26:28, 8:28 pace, 68th out of 111, 4th out of 9 in my M 65-69 age group, 68F, 61% RH, 7 mph NE wind, light sprinkles

 5/19 Lilac 10K - 54:35, 8:47 pace, 225th out of 788, 4th out of 20 in my M 65-69 age group, 69F, 62% RH, 5 mph W wind, cloudy

 5/25/24 Sunset House 5K - 25:14, 8:08 pace, 36th out of 265, 2nd out of 12 in my M 65-69 age group, 59F, 75% RH, 3 mph S wind, cloudy

Saturday, 6/1/2024

9142 steps, 45/140 avg/max HR, 170.3/168.4 pounds, 19 floors climbed

Run: 5.55 miles, 48:37, 8:45 pace, 119 feet total ascent, 127/143 avg/max HR, 156/168 avg/max cadence, 55F, 54% RH, 8 mph SW wind, sunny

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 387.06 miles

I got out for my usual plus a bit more "Out by the pier and to Mann Rd" route today. I chose a usual nice and easy pace. My splits were 9:07, 8:43, 8:40, 8:37, 8:53 and 8:23 over the last 0.55 pace.

Sunday, 5/19/2024 to Saturday, 5/25/20024 - Lilac 10K, Sunset House 5K

I walked once this week, 2.35 miles.

I ran 8 times this week, 28.80 miles.

I didn't bike this week.

I took 72,394 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 Shokz OpenMove 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 1425 day steak (3 years, 11 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 5/18). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 5/19/2024

15019 steps, 46/147 avg/max HR, 167.8/166.2 pounds, 24 floors climbed

Run: 6.29 miles, 54:41, 8:42 pace, 102 feet total ascent, 138/150 avg/max HR, 157/168 avg/max cadence, 69F, 62% RH, 5 mph W wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 334.36 miles

Today's race was my 12th Lilac 10K. It's a course that I love to hate with a slight down start with a slight uphill finish. I had to leave a bit early because I had to pick up my bib and race shirt and then troup my race shirt back to my Trax. I was unpleasantly surprised to find that the parking fee at the Al Siegl Center had increased to $5 to $10 ... I didn't want to pay but it was convenient, so I paid it. I just nicely had enough time to stretch but not for a warm up run.

And ... we were off! I settled into a nice and easy race pace. The first 5K was easy. Then ... the second 5K ... not so much. I just kind of melted into several walk/run periods. Oh well! I sucked it up and tried the best I could. And done! 

I did OK ... 225th out of 788, 4th out of 20 in my M 65-69 age group, results here. My splits tell the tale: 8:16, 8:20, 8:18, 9:02, 9:16, 9:01 and 8:41 over the last 0.29 mile. 

Monday, 5/20/2024

11197 steps, 43/134 avg/max HR, 167.2/165.7 pounds, 27 floors climbed

Run: 4.55 miles, 42:45, 9:23 pace, 85 feet total ascent, 122/137 avg/max HR, 153/160 avg/max cadence, 61F. 88% RH, 6 mph WSW wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 338.91 miles

I didn't sleep well last night. Our cat, Nebula, decided to spend the night nestled in front of me instead of behind me. It might not seem like much ... but it did disturb me. I got out for run ... it was sluggish ... but it was a run. I put one foot in front of the other and got it done. My splits were 9:36, 9:19, 9:31, 9:22 and 8:58 over the last 0.55 mile.

Tuesday, 5/21/2024

9680 steps, 45/142 avg/max HR, 167.2/165.7 pounds. 18 floors climbed

Run: 4.55 miles, 40:19, 8:51 pace, 79 feet total ascent, 128/145 avg/max HR, 157/165 avg/max cadence, 66F, 83% RH, 8 mph SW wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 343.46 miles

Our first rose of the season!

I got out for my usual run on my usual "Out by the pier and around" route at my usual pace. I was about 10 minutes earlier though ... a bit unusual. My splits were 9:11, 8:44, 8:50, 8:52 and 8:30 over the last 0.55 mile.

Wednesday, 5/22/2024

10266 steps, 44/139 avg/max HR, 167.9/166.1 pounds, 15 floors climbed

Run: 4.55 miles, 40:03, 8:48 pace, 79 feet total ascent, 127/142 avg/max HR, 156/163 avg/max cadence, 70F, 69% RH, 8 mph SW wind, partly cloudy

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 348.01 miles

I didn't sleep well but it was a run day so I got up, got dressed and got out to do what I do. I set up a nice and easy on my usual "Out by the pier and around" route. My splits were 9:03, 8:42, 8:43, 8:50 and 8:37 over the last 0.55 mile.

Thursday, 5/23/2024

10906 steps, 47/138 avg/max HR, 169.1/167.9 pounds, 12 floors climbed

Run: 4.45 miles, 38:26, 8:38 pace, 59 feet total ascent, 123/139 avg/max HR, 157/167 avg/max cadence, 63F, 72% RH, 8 mph W wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 352.46 miles

I decided I needed a change of scenery for today's run so I turned right onto the LOSP Trail to run on my "Out to Dewey Ave" route. I set up my usual nice and easy pace. My splits were 8:59, 8:44, 8:27, 8:36 and 8:07 over the last 0.45 mile.

Friday, 5/24/2024

5325 steps, 44/93 avg/max HR, 170.0/169.5 pounds, 10 floors climbed

Walk: 2.35 miles, 33:13, 14:08 pace, 51 feet total ascent, 80/98 avg/max HR, 115 avg cadence, 54F, 77% RH, 8 mph WSW wind, sunny

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 441.05 miles

I took a walk like usual on the day before a race. I was a bit stiff at first as I set out on my "Out to Beach Ave" route. I loosened up on mile 2. My splits were 14:46, 13:32 and 14:05 over the last 0.35 mile.

Saturday, 5/25/2024

10001 steps, 44/148 avg/max HR, 170.9/170.6 pounds, 9 floors climbed

Today's race was a Rochester Runner of the Year (RROY) race, the 3rd of 12 for 2024. I signed up on Monday. I ran this race in 2018 and 2019 and finished in 23:20 and 24:08. It was only a 10 minute (if that) drive to the race venue at the corner of Cooper Rd and Titus Ave in Irondequoit. The weather conditions were 59F, 75% RH, 3 mph S wind, cloudy.

Run: 1.2 miles, 10:58, 9:08 pace, 13 feet total ascent, 118/128 avg/max HR, 153/161 avg/max cadence, 

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 442.25 miles

Run: 3.20 miles, 25:14, 7:54 pace, 35 feet total ascent, 140/150 avg/max HR, 160/170 avg/max cadence

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 445.45 miles

I got out for a nice and easy warm up run with plenty of time to cool down. I carried water because I was a bit parched from my warm up. And ... we were off! I settled into a not so easy race pace. I worried about going out too fast ... but it was too late now, lol. I picked off a few runners and seemed to pick up my pace. I just concentrated on my stride, pumping my arms a bit and taking a few sips of water ... and repeat. I crossed Cooper Rd ... still no mile 3 marker ... mile 3 ... suck it up ... timer at 25:00 ... and done in 25:14. Not bad!

I did OK, results here. I was 36th out of 265, 2nd out of 12 in my M 65-69 age group. My splits were 8:01, 7:56, 7:51 and 7:19 over the last 0.20 mile. Wow, a nice negative split! I haven't seen 2 mile splits in a row under 8 in a while!

Sunday, 5/12/2024 to Saturday, 5/18/2024 - Run Our River 5K - May

I walked 6 times this week, 11.90 miles.

I ran 3 times this week, 6.95 miles.

I didn't bike this week.

I took 48,271 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 Shokz OpenMove 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 1418 day steak (3 years, 10 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 5/11). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 5/12/2024

4286 steps, 41/92 avg/max HR, 170.4/170.5 pounds, 11 floors climbed

Walk: 1.65 miles, 23:34, 14:16 pace, 36 feet total ascent, 78/92 avg/max HR, 107/137 avg/max cadence, 54F, 82% RH, 7 mph N wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 428.45 miles

It was a definite walk day after I felt a slight twinge in my left hamstring yesterday on my run (6th in a row ... should have stopped at 5). It felt OK but I was glad to just got out and got back without issue. My splits were 14:48 and 13:26 over the last 0.65 mile.

Monday, 5/13/2024

3291 steps, 45/112 avg/max HR, 172.0/172.0 pounds, 6 floors climbed

Walk: 1.65 miles, 24:29, 14:51 pace, 21 feet total ascent, 101/120 avg/max HR, 116/138 avg/max cadence, 52F, 76% RH, 5 mph SSW wind, mostly sunny

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Launch GTS8 - 430.10 miles

I got out for another walk on my "Out to Ling Rd" run. I saw another walker coming back from Greenleaf Rd who is usually a runner. He was limping and had hurt his hamstring on Saturday too. We briefly commiserated with each other before we went our separate ways. Out and back ... my splits were 15:01 and 14:34 over the last 0.65 mile.

Tuesday, 5/14/2024

16049 steps, 43/147 avg/max HR, 19 floors climbed

Walk: 2.35 miles, 31:05, 13:14 pace, 49 feet total ascent, 86/104 avg/max HR, 118 avg cadence, 57F, 72% RH, 9 mph SW wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 437.45 miles

I got out a longer walk on my "Out to Beach Ave" route. I picked up the pace a bit. My splits were 12:34, 13:36 and 14:05 over the last 0.35 mile.

Tonight's race was the May edition of the 6 race Run Our River 5K series. I drove into a brief shower on I-490E on the way to the race venue. It died down to just a light sprinkle by the time the race started at 6:15 PM.

Run: 0.65 mile, 6:17, 9:38 pace, 7 feet total ascent, 109/119 avg/max HR, 145/156 avg/max cadence, 72F, 52% RH, 15 mph NNE wind, light sprinkles

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 321.77 miles

Run: 3.14 miles, 26:37, 8:28 pace, 7 feet total ascent, 136/149 avg/max HR, 155/163 avg/max cadence, 68F, 61% RH, 7 mph NE wind, light sprinkles

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 324.91 miles

I got out for a slow warm up run. I found that my left hamstring hadn't healed after 3 walk days. Well ... I was at the race and I was going to run. So ... I started slow. I could feel the ache. I spent a bit of time trying to find the right stride and form that would allow me to run fast without any undue pain. I warmed up, the ache went away a bit ... I just kept running. The ache didn't get any worse so I ran and even pushed it once I got within 0.5 mile of the finish. And ... done in 26:37 (26:28 chip time). I ached but I did my stretches and went home.

I did as well as I could. I was 68th out of 111, 4th out of 9 in my M 65-69 age group, results here. My splits were 8:47, 8:34, 8:11 and 7:40 over the last 0.14 mile.

Wednesday, 5/15/2024

8523 steps, 42/134 avg/max HR, 9 floors climbed

Walk: 2.35 miles, 30:50, 13:32 pace, 52 feet total ascent, 115/133 avg/max HR, 120/134 avg/max cadence, 55F, 94% RH, 3 mph N wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 434.80 miles

I got out for a brisk walk on my longer "Out to Beach Ave" route. Nothing unusual. My splits were 13:34, 13:26 and 13:45 over the last 0.35 mile.

Thursday, 5/16/2024

3873 steps, 40/114 avg/max HR, 169.8 (at 3:35AM?)/170.4/169.9 pounds, 7 floors climbed

Walk: 1.65 miles, 20:17, 12:16 pace, 7 feet total ascent, 91/116 avg/max HR, 129/156 avg/max cadence, 57F, 94% RH, 3 mph N wind, overcast

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 436.45 miles

I thought about a run but put on my walking shoes instead. I set up an OK walking pace on my "Out to Beach Ave" route. I decided to try a slow run on the way back ... and my left hamstring ... didn't ache! So ... that's a good thing. My splits were 13:43 and 10:03 over the last 0.65 mile.

Friday, 5/17/2024

5713 steps, 40/131 avg/max HR, 169.4/168.5 pounds, 10 floors climbed

Run: 3.16 miles, 28:22, 9:00 pace, 30 feet total ascent, 125/138 avg/max HR, 154/165 avg/max cadence, 61F, 82% RH, 7 mph SSE wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 328.07 miles

I got for a 5K on my rarely used "Out to Stutson St Overlook" route. My left hamstring seemed OK with my really nice and easy pace. My splits were 9:32, 8:49, 8:43 and 8:26 over the last 0.16 mile. 

Saturday, 5/18/2024

5906 steps, 40/98 avg/max HR, 168.2/167.7 pounds, 13 floors climbed

Walk: 2.25 miles, 28:32, 13:07 pace, 35 feet total ascent, 83/99 avg/max HR, 116/196 avg cadence, 64F, 88% RH, 5 mph S wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 438.70 miles

I got out for the "day before a race" walk on my longer "Out to Beach Ave" route. Nothing unusual ... it was quite damp and humid from the hours of rain in the afternoon and evening last night. My splits were 13:30, 12:48 and 12:56 over the last 0.25 mile.

Sunday, 5/5/2024 to Saturday, 5/11/2024

I walked once this week, 2.25 miles.

I ran 6 times this week, 27.11 miles.

I didn't bike this week.

I took 63,950  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 Shokz OpenMove 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 1411 day steak (3 years, 10 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 5/4). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 5/5/2024

6064 steps, 48/98 avg/max HR, 170.1/169.9 pounds, 20 floors climbed

Walk: 2.25 miles, 28:37, 12:44 pace, 48 feet total ascent, 84/103 avg/max HR, 129 avg cadenc, 54F, 88% RH, 12 mph S wind, light rain

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 426.80 miles

I knew that my legs needed a rest after 6 consecutive running days ... I wanted to run for sure. It was overcast with a light rain when I set out in shorts and my Brooks 1/4 zip long sleeve pullover. I set up my usual brisk pace. Yes ... I got a bit damp. My splits were 12:32, 12: 43 and 13:26 over the last 0.25 mile.

Monday, 5/6/2024

10647 steps, 45/142 avg/max HR, 170.7/168.8 pounds, 17 floors climbed

Run: 4.45 miles, 38:23, 8:37 pace, 66 feet total ascent, 126/145 avg/max HR, 156/170 avg/max cadence, 55F, 88% RH, 7 mph NNW wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 298.46 miles

I got out about 10 minutes late but I got out. The usual run on the usual "Out by the pier and around" route at the usual pace ensued. I started out a bit sluggish but pushed up the pace around mile 3 after I warmed up. My splits were 9:06, 8:39, 8:40, 8:26 and 7:44 over the last 0.45 mile.

Tuesday, 5/7/2024

9483 steps, 41/133 avg/max HR, 171.7/170.6 pounds, 21 floors climbed

Run: 4.75 miles, 41:39, 8:44 pace, 96 feet total ascent, 123/136 avg/max HR, 158/168 avg/max cadence, 45F, 81% RH, calm, sunny

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 303.21 miles

I weighed 2.4 pounds more today than yesterday??? WTH? It must have been that plate of pasta that I DIDN'T have last night? Whatever ... I took my sluggish self out for a sluggish run on my usual "Out by the pier and around" route ... and lost 1.1 pounds. My splits were 8:59, 8:46, 8:49, 8:45 and 8:26 over the last 0.75 mile.

Wednesday, 5/8/2024

8516 steps, 42/136 avg/max HR, 171.4/170.2 pounds, 18 floors climbed

Run: 4.45 miles, 38:01, 8:32 pace, 73 feet total ascent, 125/137 avg/max HR, 159/168 avg/max cadence, 54F, 94% RH, 6 mph S wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 307.66 miles

I decided that I needed a change of pace so I turned right onto the LOSP Trail and ran my "Out to Dewey Ave and around" route this morning. I felt sluggish and kept a nice and easy pace. Well ... it turned out to be a 8:32 pace. Huh? It certainly felt like a 8:52 or 9:02 pace. My thighs ached for heaven's sake. My splits were 8:50, 8:31, 8:24, 8:33 and 8:10 over the last 0.45 mile.

Thursday, 5/9/2024

8385 steps, 41/145 avg/max HR, 170.5/169.8 pounds, 14 floors climbed

Run: 4.55 miles, 38:22, 8:25 pace, 64 feet total ascent, 135/150 avg/max HR, 158/167 avg/max cadence, 46F, 93% RH, calm, cloudy

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 312.21 miles

I got out for my usual run on my usual "Out by the pier and around" route. But ... this time I decided to push the pace from about mile 1. The result was a quicker 8:25 pace. My splits were 8:52, 8:16, 8:30, 8:29 and 7:39 over the last 0.55 mile.

Friday, 5/10/2024

11438 steps, 46/142 avg/max HR, 169.6/168.6 pounds, 23 floors climbed

Run: 4.45 miles, 38:16, 8:36 pace, 66 feet total ascent, 125/143 avg/max HR, 158/168 avg/max cadence, 50F, 82% RH, 6 mph NE wind, wind chill 48F, overcast

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 316.66 miles

I got out on my usual "Out by the pier and around" route at the usual pace at the usual time with almost the usual negative splits ... nothing unusual ... lol! My splits were 8:57, 8:41, 8:39, 8:25, 7:54 over the last 0.45 mile.

I went out a bit after 11 PM to see if I could get a look at the Northern Lights. The news and social media had been hyping it all day. Well ... I had to go out into the middle of the Lake Shore Country Club behind our townhouse to get where it was dark (about 1/4 mile from Lake Ontario. I could see it but it was vivid. I was able to take one handheld picture with my Samsung S24+ camera set to Night. I bet that all the other better pictures used a tripod and timed exposures.

Saturday, 5/11/2024

9417 steps, 41/132 avg/max HR, 169.1/168.1 pounds, 16 floors climbed

Run: 4.46 miles, 43:16, 9:42 pace, 120/138 avg/max HR, 144 avg cadence, 54F, 71% RH, 6 mph SSW wind, mostly sunny

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 321.12 miles

I stopped to smell a lilac bush on Beach Ave on one of my walk breaks

Well ... today should have a walk not a run day. I thought ... one more run day to make 6 ... right? Well ... everything was going well until I felt a twinge in my left hamstring as I exited the Ontario Beach Park. WTF? Well ... it hurt enough that I couldn't run on it. I lapsed into a trot/walk the rest of way. Ugh!!! Anyway ... my splits were 9:08, 8:45, 9:55, 10:34 and 10:35 over the last 0.46 mile.