Sunday, 4/5/2026 to Saturday, 4/11/2026 --- IN PROGRESS

I walked 4 times this week, 7.40 miles

I ran 3 times this week, 9.45 miles.

I took x 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. All weather conditions are from the Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC) which is 13.3 miles away.

WALKING/RUNNING: I have a swollen right knee that I ignore. My PCP said that since there is no pain to just watch it. He thinks that it may be that the leg muscle is outside of the ligaments that should surround it (which make it puffy looking).

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 2112 day steak (since 6/24/2020 or 5 years, 9 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 44). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 4/5/2026

steps, resting/max HR, pounds, floors climbed

Walk: 2.25 miles, 29:02, 13:03 pace, 123/136 avg/max HR, 126/140 avg/max cadence, 43F, 65% RH, 22 mph WSW wind, wind chill 34F, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 371.13 miles

I lazed around all morning and most of the afternoon. I found a bit of mojo and got out for a brisk walk in the late afternoon on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. My splits were 12:54, 13:03 and 14:03 over the last 0.25 mile.

Monday, 4/6/2026

steps, resting/max HR, pounds, floors climbed

Walk: 1.55 miles, 20.52, 13:30 pace, 39F, 60% RH, 9 mph NNW wind, wind chill 34F, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 372.68 miles

I got out for a brisk walk by taking a bit of a break from L3Harris. So ... my splits were 13:33 and 13:25 over the last 0.55 mile.

Tuesday, 4/7/2026

steps, resting/max HR, pounds, floors climbed

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 374.43 miles

Walk: 1.75 miles, 22:24, 12:48 pace, 92/113 avg/max HR, 127/143 avg/max cadence, 27F, 68% RH, 20 mph NW wind, wind chill 14F, cloudy

It may be early April but it sure felt like early January! Brr! I got out for a brisk walk on my "Out to Ling Rd" route. My splits were 12:57 and 12:35 over the last 0.75 mile.

Wednesday, 4/8/2026

steps, resting/max HR, pounds, floors climbed

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 377.58 miles

Run: 3.15 miles, 29:08, 9:14 pace, 131/146 avg/max HR, 155/165 avg/max cadence, 25F, 80% RH, calm, sunny

It was still cold but not windy. It's Spring ... right? I wore my usual winter running gear on a rather slow and achy run on my "Out to Dewey Ave" route. My splits were 9:18, 9:14, 9:16 and 8:46 over the last 0.15 mile. My run didn't come without cost though. I seem to have injured my left hip a bit. 

Thursday, 4/9/2026

steps, resting/max HR, pounds, floors climbed

Walk: 1.85 miles, 25:09, 13:36 pace, 88/98 avg/max HR, 120/128 avg/max cadence, 64F, 28% RH, 23 mph SSW wind, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 379.43 miles

It was a lot warmer today! I wore just shorts and a long sleeve tech! My left hip ached a bit ... so I settled for a brisk walk on my "Out to Ling Rd" route. I limped slightly for about 100 feet and didn't really hit my stride until I got to Greenleaf Rd.

Friday, 4/10/2026

steps, resting/max HR, pounds, floors climbed

Run: 3.15 miles, 30:31, 9:41 pace, 126/140 avg/max HR, 150/161 avg/max cadence, 48F, 66% RH, 13 mph NNE wind, wind chill 43F, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 382.58 miles

I had another restless night of sleep. I bet I woke up around 5 AM. No mattter ... that's what coffee is for! My left hip still aches a bit but ... I needed to run. I still thought about walking ... but pressed "run" and set out at a REALLY nice and easy pace. I expected the wheels to fall off but ... I ran my "Out to the Secret Sidewalk" route without issue. Yes ... it was a REALLY easy pace of 9:41 pace but ... it was a run. My splits were 9:40, 9:54, 9:32 and 9:09 over the last 0.15 mile.

Saturday, 4/11/2026

steps, resting/max HR, pounds, floors climbed

Run: 3.15 miles, 28:43, 9:07 pace, 131/142 avg/max HR, 152/163 avg/max cadence, 43F, 52% RH, 13 mph NNW wind, wind chill 37F, cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 3.15 miles

Well ... I thought I would break out a new pair of shoes to throw at my left hip ache. They did feel cushier and more comfortable. Maybe I will alternate them with my white Brooks Glycerin GTS21s since they don't have even 400 miles on them yet. I like to get at least in the high 500s out of my shoes. Anyway ... my splits were 9:06, 9:07, 9:14 and 8:27 over the last 0.15 mile.

Sunday, 3/29/2026 to Saturday, 4/4/2026

I walked 4 times this week, 6.40 miles

I ran 3 times this week, 9.48 miles.

I took 41,904 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. All weather conditions are from the Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC) which is 13.3 miles away.

WALKING/RUNNING: I have a swollen right knee that I ignore. My PCP said that since there is no pain to just watch it. He thinks that it may be that the leg muscle is outside of the ligaments that should surround it (which make it puffy looking).

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 2105 day steak (since 6/24/2020 or 5 years, 9 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 3/28). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 3/29/2026

3866 steps, 52/116 resting/max HR, 186.2/185.5 pounds, 6 floors climbed

Walk: 1.75 miles, 21:40, 12:23 pace, 108/121 avg/max HR, 131/201 avg/max cadence, 45F, 45% RH, 14 mph SSW wind, wind chill 39F, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 354.85 miles

I got out at lunchtime for a "pedal to the medal" walk on my "Out to Ling Rd" route. It was warmer so I only wore tights, a long sleeve tech, Brooks beanie and light running gloves. My splits were 12:27 and 12:17 over the last 0.75 mile.

Monday, 3/30/2026

6608 steps, 47/101 resting/max HR, 11 floors climbed

Walk: 1.55 miles, 22:02, 87/101 avg/max HR, 123/134 avg/max cadence, 14:13 pace, 66F, 46% RH, 14 mph W wind, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 356.40 miles

It was much warmer today with a lot of wind. They say that "March comes in like a lion and leaves like a lamb". It seems like March wants to leave like a lamb (warmth) and a lion (wind). I got out for a brisk walk on my "Around B601" route. My splits were 14:13 and 14:12 over the last 0.55 mile.

Tuesday, 3/31/2026

6950 steps, 44/149 resting/max HR, 187.6 pounds, 12 floors climbed

Run: 3.16 miles, 28:34, 9:02 pace, 135/160 avg/max HR, 154163 avg/max cadence, 63F, 88% RH, 16 mph WSW wind, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 359.56 miles

There was a thunderstorm at daybreak so I couldn't get out. I only worked 3 hours today for Ricoh and then I had the rest of the day off. So ... I took my darling wife, Christine, to a nail appointment at Dream Spa and I got a haircut at Great Clips. I have cut my own haiir for the past 2 years but Christine had found a coupon for $12.99 ... so I went. After a brief romantic interlude, a bit of lunch and a bit of rain ... I got out an OK run on my "Out to Dewey Ave" route. It set a really nice and easy pace and held it except for a tiny walk at the turn. It started to sprinkle by the time I got done. My splits were 8:59, 9:05, 9:05 and 8:53 over the last 0.16 mile.

Well ... it's the end of March so it's stat time! I haven't had the energy or motivation for exercise this month, but I got out there every day and got some form of exercise done.

I took x steps in March and x steps so far in 2026.

Wednesday, 4/1/2026

6079 steps, 46/103 running/max HR, 3 floors climbed

Walk: 1.55 miles, 22:14, 14:21 pace, 84/99 avg/max HR, 123/138 avg/max cadence, 39F, 93% RH, 10 mph NNE wind, wind chill 33F, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 361.11 miles

I got out for a brisk walk on my "Around B601" route. Just out there getting some semblance of exercise done. My splits were 14:42 and 13:43 over the last 0.55 mile.

I took 22 (yes, 22) walks in March for 36.82 miles, 1.67 miles/walk and 65 walks so far in 2026 for 105.28 miles, 1.62 miles/walk.

I took 10 (only 10) runs in March for 31.82 miles, 3.18 miles/run and 29 runs so far in 2026 for 85.21 miles, 2.94 miles/run.

I ran 0 (yes, none) races in March. I was a DNS for the Runnin' of the Green 5 mile on 3/14.

I took 209,644 steps in March and 588.094 steps so far in 2026.

Thursday, 4/2/2026

6126 steps, 43/102 running/max HR, 3 floors climbed

Walk: 1.55 miles, 20:30, 13:14 pace, 93/104 avg/max HR, 130/232 avg/max cadence, 39F, 93% RH, 8 mph ESE wind, wind chill 34F, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 362.66 miles

I got out again on my "Out to B601" route. Just out there for 1.5 times on my "U" route. My splits were 13:20 and 13:03 on my last 0.55 mile.

Friday, 4/3/2026

9043 steps, 44/142 running/max HR, 187.7/186.3 pounds, 13 floors climbed

Run: 3.15 miles, 28:54, 9:10 pace, 132/146 avg/max HR, 156/165 avg/max cadence, 57F, 77% RH, 20 mph SSW wind, cloudy with light rain

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 365.81 miles

It was just after 8 AM and I needed to run ... but was warm and windy and I heard a bit of rain lash against the front door as I laced up my shoes. I thought about waiting ... but I pressed "run" on my Venu and headed out at an easy pace. The rain made me blink a lot at times but I held my pace the entire way. It was a win ... I may be a bit slower ... and ... alas .. a bit heavier right now ... but I ran today. My splits were 9:03, 9:16, 9:13 and 8:53 over the last 0.15 mile.

Saturday, 4/42026

7098 steps, 42/140 running/max HR, 185.8 pounds, 19 floors climbed

Run: 3.15 miles, 29:00, 9:09 pace, 132/147 avg/max HR, 156/215 avg/max cadence, 43F, 75% RH, 14 mph ESE wind, wind chill 36F, partly cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 369.98 miles

It got up the mid 70s in Rochester yesterday ... but it was in the high 30s when I woke up around 7 AM. I waited a bit, but it didn't warm up much. I gathered what mojo I could as I chose shorts, my Brooks 1/4 zip long sleeve pullover, Brooks beanie and light running gloves. I headed out on my "Out to the Secret Sidewalk" route at a nice and easy pace. The wind was colder than I thought it would be on my bare runs as I headed east on Beach Ave into the teeth of the ESE wind. I took a tiny untimed break at the turn. My splits were 9:07, 9:28, 8:58 and 8:33 over the last 0.17 mile.

Sunday, 3/22/2026 to Saturday, 3/28/2026

I walked 5 times this week, 8.0 miles

I ran twice this week, 5.20 miles.

I took 42,357 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. All weather conditions are from the Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC) which is 13.3 miles away.

WALKING/RUNNING: I have a swollen right knee that I ignore. My PCP said that since there is no pain to just watch it. He thinks that it may be that the leg muscle is outside of the ligaments that should surround it (which make it puffy looking).

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 2097 day steak (since 6/24/2020 or 5 years, 9 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 3/21). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 3/22/2026

2972 steps, 45/103 resting/max HR, 186.0 pounds, 4 floors climbed

Walk: 1.22 miles, 21:26, 17:37 pace, 93/107 avg/max HR, 107/113 avg/max cadence, 37F, 100% RH, 10 mph N wind, wind chill 31F, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 341.15 miles

I don't know what I did to the back of my left knee but it occasionally just gave out on me for a split second during my slow walk. I ran yesterday ... yes ... but really easy and I didn't pull anything. Weird!

Monday, 3/23/2026

6669 steps, 47/90 resting/max HR, 6 floors climbed

Walk: 1.15 miles, 18:21, 15:55 pace. 79/85 avg/max HR, 116 avg cadence, 36F, 55% RH, 16 mph NNW wind, wind chill 27F, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 342.30 miles

I got out for an easy walk on my "Around B601" route. I didn't want to push anything so I didn't push my pace. 

Tuesday, 3/24/2026

4849 steps, 47/93 resting/max HR, 186.5/186.1 pounds, 12 floors climbed

Walk: 1.75 miles, 24:50, 14:14 pace, 88/95 avg/max HR, 118/126 avg/max cadence, 28F, 74% RH, 6 mph WNW wind, wind chill 23F, sunny

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 344.05 miles

It was colder ... yet again. I got out for a brisk walk on my "Out to Ling Rd" route. The pain behind my left knee had gone away and didn't bother me. My splits were 14:12 and 14:16 over the last 0.75 mile.

Wednesday, 3/25/2026

9987 steps, 42/101 resting/max HR, 7 floors climbed,

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 345.90 miles

Walk: 1.85 miles, 24:32, 13:16 pace, 84/103 avg/max HR, 126/143 avg/max cadence, pace. Weather: 43F, 45% RH, 8 mpg SE wind, wind chill 39F, cloudy

I got out during for a brisk walk on my "Around B601" pace. My splits were 13:14 and 13:19 over the 0.75 mile.

Thursday, 3/26/2026

7468 steps, 45/96 resting/max HR, 6 floors climbed

Walk: 2.00 miles, 26:28, 13.14 pace, 89/107 avg/max HR, 127/138 avg/max cadence, 64F, 42 % RH, 14 mph WSW wind. cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 347.90 miles

I got out while it was 64F with no jacket during lunch on my "Around B601" route. But ... it was around 45F and raining while I got out at B601 ... gotta love the roller coaster weather in ROC during March, LOL! My splits were 13:06 and 13:21.

Friday, 3/27/2026

3942 steps, 48/146 resting/max HR, 187.1/186.5 pounds, 8 floors climbed

Run: 2.06 miles, 18:45, 9:07 pace, 140/153 avg/max HR, 154/161 avg/max cadence, 27F, 50% RH, 8 mph N wind, wind chill 19F, sunny

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 349.96 miles

I didn't get out until after 6 PM but I did get out. It was in the low 20s last night. Yes, it was a 37F difference between yesterday noon and tonight! Anyways ... my running pace was nice and easy. I chose a short "Out to Latta Rd" route. Just 2 miles ... but it was 2 more than if I had stayed on the couch. My splits were 9:06 and 9:10.

Saturday, 3/28/2026

6470 steps, 45/144 resting/max HR, 185.5/184.7 pounds, 10 floors climbed

Run: 3.14 miles, 29:05, 9:17 pace, 136/151 avg/max HR, 156/166 avg/max cadence, 25F, 58% RH, 10 mph W wind, wind chill 15F, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 353.10 miles

Well ... it was back to wearing the majority of my winter running gear ... in the last dregs of March! I wore my Brooks tights, wind brief, a long sleeve tech, Brooks 1/4 zip long sleeve pullover, balaclava, Brooks beanie and ski mittens. I wanted to run a bit longer so I chose my "Out to Dewey Ave" route. I wanted not to stop but I did stop twice to catch my breath (once at the turn and once at Greenleaf Rd on the way back). I did what I could. My splits were 9:10, 9:17, 9:18 and 9:19 over the last 0.14 mile.

Sunday, 3/15/2206 to Saturday, 3/21/2026

I walked 6 times this week, 10.55 miles

I ran once this week, 3.15 miles.

I took 49,876 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. All weather conditions are from the Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC) which is 13.3 miles away.

WALKING/RUNNING: I have a swollen right knee that I ignore. My PCP said that since there is no pain to just watch it. He thinks that it may be that the leg muscle is outside of the ligaments that should surround it (which make it puffy looking).

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 2090 day steak (since 6/24/2020 or 5 years, 8 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 3/14). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 3/15/2026

7265 steps, 42/99 resting/max HR, 184.0/183.8 pounds, 15 floors climbed

Walk: 1.75 miles, 23:02, 13:10 pace, 95/107 avg/max HR, 116/179 avg/max cadence, 55F, 35% RH, 13 mph S wind, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 329.13 miles

I got out for a brisk walk on my usual "Out to Ling Rd" route. It was sort of warm but very windy. The wind is blowing out the warmth and bringing back the cold. I did watch the trees a bit more closely than usual when I walked under them, lol. My splits were 12:57 and 13:28 over the last 0.75 mile.

Monday, 3/16/2026

6694 steps, 46/108 resting/max HR, 15 floors climbed

Walk: 1.75 miles, 24:06, 13:46 pace, 98/114 avg/max HR, 125/219 avg/max cadence, 55F, 72% RH, 15 mph S wind, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 330.88 miles

I got out for a brisk walk on my "Out to Ling Rd" route. Why in the morning instead od during lunch or afternoon? Well ... the ROC forecast was for a high in the upper 60s (actually 67F) with a cold front coming through in the afternoon resulting in temps in the 20s with ice and wet snow by nightfall. So ... I wore a spring jacket to work and regretted it by 5 PM, lol. Anyways ... my splits were 13:39 and 13:56 over the last 0.15 mile.

Tuesday, 3/17/2026

8563 steps, 42/118 resting/max HR, 185.7 pounds, 17 floors climbed

Walk: 1.15 miles, 17:57, 15:37 pace, 111/125 avg/max HR, 118/138 avg/max cadence, 18F, 57% RH, 22 mph W wind, wind chill 1F, cloudy

Shoes: blue Salomon SpeedCross 4 trail - 392.80 miles

Brr! The predicted cold, wind, ice and snow invaded without invitation! I decided to get out into it. I put on ALL my usual winter walking gear plus my trail shoes. Any water had frozen to ice but the snow on top provided good traction. I didn't have any trouble with slipping or sliding. I decided just to do a mile on my "Another mile" route. My splits were 15:37 and 15:33 over the last 0.15 mile. I am NOT looking forward to scraping the ice off the Trax this morning!

Wednesday, 3/18/2026

7081 steps, 43/111 resting/max HR, 11 floors climbed

Walk: 2.00 miles, 27:42, 13:51 pace, 95/105 avg/max HR, 126/137 avg/max cadence, 30F, 47% RH, 12 mph SSW wind, wind chill 21F, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 332.88 miles

I got out for a "pass the time while working" walk on my "Around B601" route. My splits were 14:03 and 13:38.

Thursday, 3/19/2026

8136 steps, 43/120 resting/max HR, 184.9/184.7 pounds, 11 floors climbed

Walk: 1.75 miles, 24:28, 13:59 pace, 99/117 avg/max HR, 122/136 avg/max cadence, 34F, 59% RH, 7 mph S wind, wind chill 28F, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 334.63 miles

I couldn't sleep past 4:50 AM so I got out before sunrise on my "Out to Ling Rd" route. I had dreams that I couldn't get to sleep again (I hope). The sidewalk on Greenleaf Rd had a few snowy/icy patches. My splits were 14:01 and 13:55 over the last 0.75 mile.

Friday, 3/20/2026

4496 steps, 44/106 resting/max HR, 184.7/184.4 pounds, 5 floors climbed

Walk: 2.15 miles, 27:54, 12:59 pace, 100/114 avg/max HR, 127/198 avg/max cadence, 39F, 100% RH, 7 mph N wind, wind chill 35F, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 336.78 miles

I got out after work for a brisk walk on my slightly longer "Out to Latta Rd" route. My splits were 12:48, 13:05 and 13:26 over the last 0.15 mile.

Then ... Christine and I did something unusual. What? We went out to dinner. We went out to The Char on Island Cottage Rd for a fish fry! It was nice, close and a locally owned restaurant. We hadn't been there in years!

Saturday, 3/21/2026

7641 steps, 46/146 resting/max HR, 185.7/184.9 pounds, 12 floors climbed

Run: 3.15 miles, 28:47, 9:08 pace, 134/149 avg/max HR, 157/167 avg/max cadence, 34F, 93% RH 5 mph WSW wind, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 339.93 miles

I needed to run after way too many days of walks. I slowed my pace down as much as I could. Then I concentrated on holding that pace. My lungs and body wanted to stop but I held on. I only walked a few steps at the turn and to look for traffic when I crossed Greenleaf Rd. I got it done and I was happy with my effort. My splits were 9:03, 9:14, 9:12 and 8:34 over the last 0.15 mile.

Sunday, 3/8/2026 to Saturday, 3/14/2026 - Runnin' of the Green 5 Mile Run (DNS)

I walked 4 times this week, 6.80 miles

I ran 3 times this week, 10.85 miles.

I took 40,464 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. All weather conditions are from the Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC) which is 13.3 miles away.

WALKING/RUNNING: I have a swollen right knee that I ignore. My PCP said that since there is no pain to just watch it. He thinks that it may be that the leg muscle is outside of the ligaments that should surround it (which make it puffy looking).

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 2083 day steak (since 6/24/2020 or 5 years, 8 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 3/7). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 3/8/2026

6051 steps, 44/158 resting/max HR, 183.4/182.4 pounds, 17 floors climbed

Run: 3.15 miles, 28:28, 9:02 pace, 137/163 avg/max HR, 155/163 avg/max cadence, 43F, 81% RH, 14 mph W wind, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 312.88 miles

It was back to normal temps for March when I got out for a nice run on my "Out to Stutson St Overlook" route. It was a bit above 40F so I wore shorts, my Brooks 1/4 zip long sleeve pullover, my Brooks beanie and light running gloves. I was determined not to stop ... but I did walk for a bit at the turn. Still ... it was better than yesterday ... so it's progress. My splits were 9:03, 9:21, 8:48 and 8:21 over the last 0.15 mile.

Monday, 3/9/2026

4235 steps, 42/100 resting/max HR, 185.3/184.7 pounds, 9 floors climbed

Walk: 1.75 miles, 22:13, 12:42 pace, 95/108 avg/max HR, 124/205 avg/max cadence, 57F, 38% RH, 15 mph SSW wind, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 314.63 miles

I got around lunch on my "Out to Ling Rd". It was warm so I wore shorts and a long sleeve tech. My splits were 12:31 and 12:56 over the last 0.75 mile.

Tuesday, 3/10/2026

10496 steps, 42/132 resting/max HR, 19 floors climbed

Run: 4.55 miles, 45:48, 10:04 pace, 57F, 47% RH, 8 mph SW wind, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 319.18 miles

I was determined to run a bit farther this morning so I chose my "Out by the pier and around" route. I knew I wouldn't be able to run the entire way ... but I tried. So ... I got to 1.6 miles before I started to take walk breaks. I took a lot of them ...10 to be exact. But ... I was OK with that. I was moving. My splits were 9:23, 9:37, 10:22, 11:02 and 9:49 over the last 0.55 mile.

Wednesday, 3/11/2026

3867 steps, 46/102 resting/max HR, 5 floors climbed

Walk: 1.85 miles, 23:22, 12:38 pace, 97/114 avg/max HR, 126 avg cadence, 61F, 100% RH, 6 mph S wind, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 321.03 miles

I had wanted to run but it rained all morning and most of the afternoon. So ... I got out before supper for a brisk walk on my usual "Out to Ling Rd" route. The sidewalk on Greenleaf Rd had lots of water on it so I mostly walked on Greenleaf Rd. My splits were 12:39 and 12:36 over the last 0.85 mile.

Thursday, 3/12/2026

6790 steps, 46/138 resting/max HR, 185.5 pounds, 9 floors climbed

Run: 3.15 miles, 29:38, 9:24 pace, 128/144 avg/max HR, 155/168 avg/max cadence, 30F, 64% RH, 21 mph W wind, wind chill 18F, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 324.18 miles

A big 31F difference between yesterday and today. I wore shorts yesterday. I wore my Brooks tights and my usual Brooks 1/4 zip long sleeve pullover, long sleeve tech, Brooks beanie and ski mittens. I tried a slow run on my "Out to Dewey Ave" route but I couldn't hold the pace. Whatever ... WTF! My splits were 9:28, 9:46, 9:01 and 9:04 over the last 0.15 mile.

Friday, 3/13/2026

5632 steps, 43/100 resting/max HR, 186.6 pounds, 6 floors climbed

Walk: 1.75 miles, 24:14, 13:51 pace, 92/105 avg/max HR, 125/140 avg/max cadence, 39F, 60% RH, 15 mph S wind, wind chill 31F, light rain

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 325.93 miles

I had absolutely no energy most of the day. I finally got enough to get out a bit after 6 PM. I started slow but I built up some speed after a 1/2 mile. My splits were 14:07 and 13:30 over the last 0.75 mile.

Saturday, 3/14/2026

3393 steps, 45/95 resting/max HR, 185.9 pounds, 12 floors climbed

Walk: 1.45 miles, 19:40, 13:34 pace, 86/102 avg/max HR, 126/138 avg/max cadence, 30F, 74% RH, 26 mph WNW wind, wind chill 17F, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 327.38 miles

Well ... I picked up my bib and sweatshirt for the Runnin' of the Green 5 mile race last night. Why didn't I run the race? Well ... I slept horribly and had absolutely no energy. I think I slept but if I did ... I dreamed about trying to get to sleep. I went to bed around 11:30 AM and gave up on sleep around 6:15 AM. I wanted to get up and go but the cold, the wind, the inch of snow that fell overnight ... it made me realize that I wasn't up to getting up, getting dressed, driving to downtown Rochester, walking 1/2 mile to the race, running (most likely walking) 5 miles and then doing the reverse to get back home was impossible for me. I would have done this without question years ago. But ... today ... I did what I could. I wanted to get out for a run around noon but I was hungry so I settled for a brisk walk on a shortened "Out to Latta Rd" route. My splits were 13:38 and 13:26 over the last 0.45 mile.

Sunday, 3/1/2026 to Saturday, 3/7/2026

I walked 5 times this week, 8.20 miles

I ran 3 times this week, 9.46 miles.

I took 59,523 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. All weather conditions are from the Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC) which is 13.3 miles away.

WALKING/RUNNING: I have a swollen right knee that I ignore. My PCP said that since there is no pain to just watch it. He thinks that it may be that the leg muscle is outside of the ligaments that should surround it (which make it puffy looking).

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 2076 day steak (since 6/24/2020 or 5 years, 8 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 2/28). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 3/1/2026

6543 steps, 46/141 resting/max HR, 185.4/184.5 pounds, 15 floors climbed

Run: 3.16 miles, 29:14, 9:16 pace, 23F, 63% RH, 9 mph N wind, wind chill 14F, light snow

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 295.23 miles

Well ... it was 23 F colder than yesterday so it was back to my usual winter running gear. I got out for another 5K on my "Out to Clematis St" route. I am still struggling to get back into my usual running shape ... age be damned. I have 2 weeks before the Runnin' of the Green 5 mile run (or Johnny's as I called for years before the name change). So ... I did the usual walk break or two. My splits were 9:06, 9:25, 9:22 and 8:31 over the last 0.16 mile.

Monday, 3/2/2026

7402 steps, 48/110 resting/max HR, 9 floors climbed

Walk: 1.75 miles, 23:40, 13:31 pace, 97/109 avg/max HR, 127/140 avg/max cadence, 21F, 45% RH, 3 mph WSW wind, sunny

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 296.98 miles

It was just as cold as yesterday ... but sunny! The sun didn't give much warmth but it tried. I got out for a brisk walk on my "Around B601" route during lunch. My splits were 13:31 and 13:32 over the last 0.75 mile.

Tuesday, 3/3/2026

6073 steps, 46/99 resting/max HR, 186.5 pounds, 4 floors climbed

Walk" 1.75 miles, 22:34, 12:54 pace, 94/104 avg/max HR, 128/197 avgmax cadence, 39F, 60% RH, 10 mph SSE wind, wind chill 33F, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 298.73 miles

I got out what I thought was lunch but it turned out I had not pressed Submit. So ... I gout out for my "Out to Ling Rd" route before my "real" lunch (where I took a shower and ate lunch). It was warmer but the sidewalk on Greenleaf Rd was not clear yet. My splits were 12:46 and 13:05 over the last 0.75 mile.

Wednesday, 3/4/2026

8294 steps, 47/133 resting/max HR, 187.7/186.8 pounds, 13 floors climbed

Run: 3.15 miles, 30:48, 9:46 pace, 124/137 avg/max HR, 150/164 avg/max cadence, 34F, 100% RH, 6 mph WSW wind, wind chill 29F, mostly sunny

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 301.88 miles

It was a sunny and a perfect morning to run ... but it wasn't for me. I dragged myself out and just couldn't get into it. I have gained weight in the past couple of months. It is going to be a struggle to get back into some semblance of running shape. Today's run was marred by multiple walks as I couldn't keep going. My splits were 9:23, 10:03, 10:01 and 8:57 over the last 0.15 mile.

Thursday, 3/5/2026

10297 steps, 46/108 resting/max HR, 10 floors climbed

Walk: 1.85 miles, 24:21, 13:10 pace, 88/104 avg/max HR, 128/140 avg/max cadence, 36F, 75% RH, 13 mph NE wind, wind chill 28F, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 303.73 miles

I got out for a brisk walk on my "Around B601" route. It was a bit above freezing but the brisk wind made it feel a bit chilly. My splits were 12:58 and 13:25 over the last 0.85 mile.

Friday, 3/6/2026

11695 steps, 44/104 resting/max HR, 7 floors climbed

Walk: 2.00 miles, 26:51, 13:25 pace, 92/105 avg/max HR, 127/138 avg/max cadence, 37F, 100% RH, 5 mph SSE wind, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 305.73 miles

There was a freezing rain overnight. There was about 1/4 inch of ice on the Trax when I got out to it. I let the defroster work before I started brushing. It quickly melted during the day. It was another pre-Spring day just like yesterday. I got for a brisk walk on my "Around B601" route. Another walk during lunch. Around and around B601 I went. My splits were 13:06 and 13:45.

Saturday, 3/7/2026

9219 steps, 44/148 resting/max HR, 185.6/184.1 pounds, 28 floors climbed

Run: 3.15 miles, 29:16, 9.17 pace, 135/152 avg/max HR, 153/163 avg/max cadence, 57F, 82% RH, 17 mph SW wind, sunny

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 308.88 miles

It warmed up considerably during the night. I got out for an OK run on my "Out to Dewey Ave" route. I wore shorts and a short sleeve tech for the first time in several months. I felt like a fat blob but I managed to get out there and get up to a slow running pace. I only stopped twice (the turn and halfway back). My splits were 8:58, 9:23, 9:34 and 8:55 over the last 0.15 mile.

Walk: 0.85 mile, 15:23, 18:08 pace, 74/93 avg/max HR, 105/114 avg/max cadence, 66F, 78% RH, 13 mph SSW wind, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 309.73 miles

I got out in the evening for a leisurely walk around the Greenleaf Meadows complex. It was nice, warm and windy. You gotta get out when it's mid 60s in early March!

Sunday, 2/22/2026 to Saturday, 2/28/2026

I walked 4 times this week, 6.40 miles

I ran 3 times this week, 7.55 miles.

I took 40,861 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. All weather conditions are from the Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC) which is 13.3 miles away.

WALKING/RUNNING: I have a swollen right knee that I ignore. My PCP said that since there is no pain to just watch it. He thinks that it may be that the leg muscle is outside of the ligaments that should surround it (which make it puffy looking).

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 2069 day steak (since 6/24/2020 or 5 years, 7 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 2/21). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 2/22/2026

3995 steps, 47/141 resting/max HR, 184.2/184.2 pounds, 11 floors climbed

Run: 2.15 miles, 19:33, 9:05 pace134/145 avg/max HR, 154/163 avg/max cadence, 34F, 93% RH, 8 mph NNE wind, wind chill 28F, overcast with a light snow

Shoes: white Glycerin GTS21 - 280.27 miles

I overcame a lack of running mojo to get out for an out and back "Out to Beach Ave" run. I think it started to snow and blow out of the north just for me, lol! Anyway ... I got up off the couch, got dressed, got out there and got it done. My splits were 9:12, 9:04 and 8:22 over the last 0.15 mile.

Monday, 2/23/2026

8837 steps, 47/119 resting/max HR, 16 floors climbed

Walk: 1.45 miles, 19:56, 13:45 pace, 98/118 avg/max HR, 124/136 avg/max cadence, 30F, 80% RH, 13 mph N wind, wind chill 21F, overcast with light snow

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 281.72 miles

I slept in ... and then ... it was back to work for Ricoh ... yay ... or not ... or whatever. I got out for a walk on my "Around B601" route during lunch. It was around freezing but I got it done. My splits were 13:50 and 13:34 over the last 0.45 mile.

Tuesday, 2/24/2026

5881 steps, 46/103 resting/max HR, 8 floors climbed

Walk: 1.65 miles, 21:52, 13:16 pace, 96/108 avg/max HR, 129/140 avg/max cadence, 21F, 53% RH, 14 mph W wind, wind chill 9F, mostly cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 283.37 miles

I got out for a brisk walk on my "Around B601" route. My splits were 13:01 and 13:39 over the last 0.65 mile.

Wednesday, 2/25/2026

5542 steps, 45/138 resting/max HR, 184.8/184.1 pounds, 7 floors climbed

Walk: 1.65 miles, 21:28, 13:00 pace, 122/142 avg/max HR, 128/138 avg/max cadence, 36F, 80% RH, 14 mph W wind, wind chill 27F, overcast with light snow

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 285.02 miles

I got out during lunch on my "Out to Ling Rd" route. My splits were 12:46 and 13:21 over the last 0.65 mile.

Thursday, 2/26/2026

4619 steps, 45/148 resting/max HR, 184.6/183.9 pounds, 17 floors climbed

Run: 2.25 miles, 20:31, 9:06 pace, 27F, 12 mph WSW wind, wind chill 17F, partly cloudy with light snow

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 287.27 miles

I needed to run after 3 walk days. The weather actually cooperated ... mostly. Light fluffy snow flakes were falling as I headed out on my out and back "Out to Beach Ave" route. I did what I do ... got out there and got it done. My splits were 9:02, 9:13 and 8:58 over the last 0.25 mile.

Friday, 2/27/2026

6050 steps, 45/108 resting/max HR, 184.6/184.3 pounds, 6 floors climbed

Walk: 1.65 miles, 20:55, 12:41 pace, 99/110 avg/max HR, 125/198 avg/max cadence, 37F, 48% RH, 9 mph SW wind, wind chill 31F, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 288.92 miles

It was actually above freezing when I headed out for a brisk walk on my "Out to Ling Rd" route. My splits were 12:37 and 12:47 over the last 0.65 miles. It continued up to the upper 40s in the afternoon. It felt so warm! 

Saturday, 2/28/2026

5937 steps, 44/147 resting/max HR, 186.2/185.0 pounds, 10 floors climbed

Run: 3.15 miles, 30:22, 9:38 pace, 131/164 avg/max HR, 148/172 avg/max cadence, 46F, 57% RH, 15 mph SW wind, wind chill 41F, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 292.07 miles

It was still warm! I got a bit longer run this morning on my "Out to the Secret Sidewalk" route. I just wore shorts, my Brooks 1/4 zip long sleeve pullover, light running gloves and my trusty Brooks beanie. I was still a bit slow though. I found that the Secret Sidewalk was 80% snow covered and/or icy which forced me to a walk to avoid a fall or twisted ankle. I ran on Beach Ave on the way back. My splits were 9:04, 10:30, 9:27 and 8:47 over the last 0.15 mile.

Sunday, 2/15/2026 to Saturday, 2/21/2026 - Freezeroo #6

I walked 4 times this week, 7.60 miles

I ran 4 times this week, 9.75 miles.

I took 32,238 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. All weather conditions are from the Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC) which is 13.3 miles away.

WALKING/RUNNING: I have a swollen right knee that I ignore. My PCP said that since there is no pain to just watch it. He thinks that it may be that the leg muscle is outside of the ligaments that should surround it (which make it puffy looking).

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 2062 day steak (since 6/24/2020 or 5 years, 7 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 2/14). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 2/15/2026

4508 steps, 42/108 resting/max HR, 183.6/183.5 pounds, 9 floors climbed

Walk: 1.65 miles, 22:04, 13:21 pace, 90/113 avg/max HR, 124/201 avg/max cadence, 36F, 69% RH, 7 mph ESE wind, wind chill 31F, mostly sunny

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 271.52 miles

My thighs ached a lot when I woke up. It hurt going up and down the stairs. But ... a streak has to be maintained ... so I got up off the couch and got out for a walk (painful at first) on "Out to Ling Rd" route. It was above freezing and sunny ...wow! I started slow and got up to a brisk pace after mile 1. My splits were 13:50 and 12:36 over the last 0.65 mile.

Monday, 2/16/2026

876 steps, 48/144 resting/max HR, 184.9/184.2 pounds, 1 floors climbed

Walk: 2.30 miles, 28:47, 12:31 pace, 125/153 avg/max HR, 36F, 80% RH, 5 mph W wind, mostly sunny

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 273.82 miles

It was warmer and sunny when I got out for a very brisk walk on my "Out to Beach Ave" route. I accidentally press 'Bike' instead of 'Walk' so I had to calculate the pace. I also didn't get any splits. I got up to a very brisk pace though. My thighs still hate me though.

Tuesday, 2/17/2026

5025 steps, 48/144 resting/max HR, 185.6/184.6 pounds, 18 floors climbed

Run: 2.15 miles, 19:41, 9:09 pace, 39F, 138/148 avg/max HR, 154/163 avg/max cadence, 87% RH, 12 mph W wind, wind chill 33F, overcast

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 275.97 miles

My thighs were just a bit sore so I thought it was time to take them out for a run. It was almost 40F so I wore shorts, my Brooks 1/4 zip long sleeve pullover, light running gloves and my Brooks beanie. I set up an easy pace. I went with my short "Out to Beach Ave" route and made sure that I ran the WHOLE thing. My splits were 9:11, 9:12 and 8:35 over the last 0.15 mile. I might have found my running mojo again ... it's been missing for a while.

Wednesday, 2/18/2026

3269 steps, 44/105 resting/max HR, 186.3 pounds, 9 floors climbed

Walk: 1.45 miles, 24:46, 17:04 pace, 91/118 avg/max HR, 109/132 avg/max cadence 32F, 93% RH, 10 mph ENE wind, wind chill 24F, sleet/freezing rain mix

Shoes: blue Salomon SpeedCross 4 trail - 386.20 miles

It was sleeting when I started to think about getting out. Then ... it turned to a wet snow. Then ... it went back to sleet. So ... I got dressed and got out for a walk on an "Another mile" route. I didn't want to chance a run on Greenleaf Rd so I stayed on the LOSP Trail (with its 3 to 4 inches of wet snow) and once around the Greenleaf Meadows complex. My splits were 17:53 and 15:15 over the last 0.45 mile. My darling wife, Christine, had hot water for hot chocolate ready when I got back ... sweet!

Thursday, 2/19/2026

4856 steps, 44/152 resting/max HR, 185.8/185.1 pounds, 17 floors climbed

Run: 2.15 miles, 19:49, 9:12 pace, 138/159 avg/max HR, 154/165 avg/max cadence, 39F, 87% RH, 9 mph E wind, wind chill 34F, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 278.12 miles

I lazed around for a long while. But ... I dragged myself out for a short and slow run on my "Out to Beach Ave" route. I just felt ... off and blah ... OK ... maybe old and slow, too. I need to find my bottle of running mojo that I seem to have lost. My splits were 9:12, 9:18 and 8:38 over the last 0.15 mile.

Friday, 2/20/2026

4485 steps, 43/132 resting/max HR, 184.8 pounds, 14 floors climbed

Walk: 2.25 miles, 28:43, 12:46 pace, 108/136 avg/max HR, 127/203 avg/max cadence, 37F, 93% RH, 16 mph SE wind, wind chill 29F, overcast with a fine mist

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 628.03 miles

It rained all morning and it was still a fine mist when I got out. I did what I do before every race ... I walked. A brisk walk on my "Out to Beach Ave" sufficed for today. My splits were 12:24, 12:55 and 13:37 on the last 0.15 mile. 

Saturday, 2/21/2026

9219 steps, 46/147 resting/max HR, 183.9/182.8 pounds, 26 floors climbed

Today race was Freezeroo #6, the last in the 2025/2026 Freezeroo series. It was held out at the White House (no, not that one!) out on Lake Rd in Webster NY. It's a two loop route of 2.2 miles. The weather was around freezing, a bit and misty. The driving was a bit slushy so it took 25 minutes to get out there.

Run: 1.05 miles, 9:57, 9:28 pace, 128/139 avg/max HR, 151/161 avg/max cadence, 33F, 85% RH, 15 mph W wind, wind chill 24F, overcast with a light mist.

Shoes: blue Salomon SpeedCross 4 trail - 387.25 miles

Everyone had told me that it was icy out and it was true. The parking lot was icy and the shoulder on Lake Rd was a bit icy. It was glad that I brought my trail shoes!

Run: 4.4 miles (estimated), 40:46 (chip time), 9:19 pace, 137/150 avg/max HR, 153/170 avg/max cadence, 33F, 85% RH, 15 mph W wind, wind chill 24F, overcast with a light mist

And ... we were off!. I tried to resist the temptation to start off fast. Well ... the tights were sliding too much for my liking so I had to stop within 1/4 mile to tighten the drawstring, lol! There was a bit of ice on a few of the neighborhood streets but nothing too serious. I ran well for the first loop. Then I lapsed into a long run/short walk. But ... I got it done. There was no LED clock at the finish and my Venu had died so I had no idea that I had run a 40:46 until I checked the results.

Well ... it turned out that my Venu had died at mile 4.03 when I could practically see the finish. It told me that I had run 38:05, 9:28 pace with splits of 9:20, 9:13, 9:57 and 9:16. I did OK ... I got off the couch, got out . I was 61st out of 97 (overall link here), 5th out of 9 in my M 65-69 age group (age group link here). I ate 2 pieces of pizza and a doughnut before I helped put away all the chairs and headed home.

Sunday, 2/8/2026 to Saturday, 2/14/2026 - Freezeroo #5

I walked 5 times this week, 7.55 miles

I ran 3 times this week, 10.55 miles.

I took 51,301 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. All weather conditions are from the Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC) which is 13.3 miles away.

WALKING/RUNNING: I have a swollen right knee that I ignore. My PCP said that since there is no pain to just watch it. He thinks that it may be that the leg muscle is outside of the ligaments that should surround it (which make it puffy looking).

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 2055 day steak (since 6/24/2020 or 5 years, 7 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 2/7). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 2/8/2026

3890 steps, 48/146 resting/max HR, 185.1/184.4 pounds, 16 floors climbed

Run: 2.05 miles, 19:18, 9:24 pace, 135/153 avg/max HR, 156/168 avg/max cadence, 7F, 55% RH, 13 mph WNW wind, wind chill -8F, partly cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 260.32 miles

It was frigid, windy but sunny! So ... enough walking in the arctic cold ... let's try running! I put on a bit less clothing and got out there before I could change my mind. I got about 5 strides before I wished I had put on my trail shoes. Well ... too late now! I just slowed down a bit and was more careful. The road in the Greenleaf Meadow complex was mostly snow covered and the shoulders of Greenleaf was slushy and snow covered in spots. I took a walk break on the slight hill back on Greenleaf Rd. It really wasn't too bad out if you're dressed correctly. My splits were 9:17 and 9:29.

Monday, 2/9/2026

6511 steps, 44/93 resting/max HR, 8 floors climbed

Walk: 1.05 miles, 14:17, 13:37 pace, 88/98 avg/max HR, 125/134 avg/max cadence, 19F, 49% RH, 3 mph SE wind, overcast

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 261.37 miles

I went to sleep after midnight because I was hyperd up from watching the Super Bowl. Do you think I could sleep in? No ... I lie in bed for a while trying to get back from going pee the 2nd time. I looked at Alexa ... 5:49 AM!!!!! I started my day ... whatever! Alexa told me that it was -2F outside so any thought of a run or walk went right out the window. I did get out after it warmed up a little bit for a brisk walk on my "Around B601" route. There was a bit of ice from the water refreezing from being melted by the sun earlier in the day.

Tuesday, 2/10/2026

4733 steps, 48/96 resting/max HR, 13 floors climbed

Walk: 1.45 miles, 19:42, 13:36 pace, 90/101 avg/max HR, 128/136 avg/max cadence, 32F, 86% RH, 8 mph SSE wind, wind chill 25F, cloudy

Shoes: blue Salomon SpeedCross 4 trail - 379.70 miles

I got out during lunch for a brisk walk on my "Around B601" route. The 32F temp felt warm after an extended bout of frigid temperature! My splits were 13:37 and 13:34 over the last 0.45 mile.

Wednesday, 2/11/2026

7466 steps, 43/108 resting/max HR, 15 floors climbed

Walk: 1.55 miles, 20:34, 13:14 pace, 90/108 avg/max HR, 127/140 avg/max cadence, 30F, 69% RH, 18 mph W wind, wind chill 19F, light snow

Shoes: blue Salomon SpeedCross 4 trail - 381.25 miles

I got out during lunch for a brisk walk on my "Around B601" route. The temp was a bit less but the wind was brisker. But it still felt warm than the past week. My splits were 13:15 and 13:12 over the last 0.55 mile.

Thursday, 2/12/2026

6750 steps, 43/117 resting/max HR, 12 floors climbed

Walk: 1.75, 24:58, 14:16 pace, 91/118 avg/max HR, 120/128 avg/max cadence, 25F, 63% RH, 14 mph NW wind, wind chill 14F, overcast

Shoes: blue Salomon SpeedCross 4 trail - 383.0 miles

I got out after lunch for a nice walk on my "Around B601" route. I'm just out there getting it done. The cold, snow, feeling "blah" and just inertia have really affected my running. But ... I can still walk so walks it is. My splits were 14:29 and 14:00 over the last 0.75 mile.

Friday, 2/13/2026

8021 steps, 43/118 resting/max HR, 184.1 pounds, 8 floors climbed

Walk: 1.75 miles, 24:32, 14:01 pace, 105/124 avg/max HR, 120/138 avg/max cadence, 28F, 54% RH, 9 mph WSW wind, wind chill 20F, cloudy

Shoes: blue Salomon SpeedCross 4 trail - 384.75 miles

I couldn't get out until after work so I quickly changed and got out there for an OK walk on my "Out to Ling Rd" route. The sidewalk on Greenleaf Rd was plowed but snow covered. Its surface was uneven so it was a bit hard to walk on. But ... no matter ... I got it done. My splits were 14:08 and 13:52 over the last 0.75 mile.

Saturday, 2/14/2026 

13930 steps, 44/148 resting/max HR, 182.1 pounds, 13 floors climbed

Today's race was the rescheduled Freezeroo #5, the 8 mile race from Braddock Bay Park. It was supposed to be last Saturday was was rescheduled a month ago because they couldn't reserve the lodge. It would have been cancelled because it was just above 0F with below zero wind chill last Saturday. Today's weather just SO much nicer! I was apprehensive about this race because I was no undertrained with no run above 5K in at least a month. But ... I was signed up, I felt better, it was warmer and it was close ... so I went. How close? It took me 7 minutes to get there. The weather conditions were 30F, 86% RH, 9 mph W wind, wind chill 23F, cloudy.

Run: 0.5 mile, 4:32, 9:04 pace, 125/136 avg/max HR, 152/164 avg/max cadence

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 261.87 miles

I got out for a little warmup run. It showed me that I needed another layer. So I ran with a short sleeve tech, Brooks 1/4 zip long sleeve pullover, Brooks tights, shorts and Brooks beanie.

Run: 8.00 miles, 1:19:11, 9:53 pace, 139/153 avg/max HR, 148/194 avg/max cadence

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 269.87 miles

And ... we were off! I started out slow and ran well for the first 5 miles. 

Then ... I lapsed into a long run/walk. I felt a mild right hip pain around mile 6 and lapsed in a slow and slower run/walk until I just got it done. My chip time was 1:18:58, 9:52 pace. It was my slowest Freezeroo #5 by far but I got out there and I got it done. I was beat and got a half of a bagel and a cookie before I plopped my butt down. My thighs didn't want to work and I almost fell when I tried to get back up to get more cookies. I recovered enough, went home and vegged for several hours.

I did the best I could. I was 62nd out of 87, 5th out of 6 in my M 65-69 age group, overall results here and my results here. My splits were 8:53, 9:02, 9:05, 9:42, 9:58, 12:03, 10:32 and 10:22.

Sunday, 2/1/2026 to Saturday, 2/7/2026

I walked 6 times this week, 9.65 miles

I ran once this week, 2.06 miles.

I took 42,885 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. All weather conditions are from the Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC) which is 13.3 miles away.

WALKING/RUNNING: I have a swollen right knee that I ignore. My PCP said that since there is no pain to just watch it. He thinks that it may be that the leg muscle is outside of the ligaments that should surround it (which make it puffy looking).

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 2048 day steak (since 6/24/2020 or 5 years, 7 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 1/31). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 2/1/2026

4856 steps, 46/96resting/max HR, 184.7/184.9 pounds, 12 floors climbed

Walk: 1.8 miles, 28:50, 16:01 pace, 16F, 91/102 avg/max HR, 113/134 avg/max cadence, 67% RH, 10 mph W wind, wind chill 4F, sunny

Shoes: blue Salomon SpeedCross 4 trail - 372.05 miles

I got out for a walk on my usual "Out to Ling Rd". Yes ... it was cold but it wasn't as cold and there wasn't much wind. I walked in about 2 to 3 inches of snow on the sidewalk out to Ling Rd and then on the shoulder on the way back. My splits were 17:30 and 14:11 on the last 0.8 mile.

Monday, 2/2/2026

8406 steps, 46/100 resting/max HR, 10 floors climbed

Walk: 1.15 miles, 16:05, 13:59 pace, 84/96 avg/max HR, 123/132 avg/max cadence, 19F, 62% RH, 9 mph WNW wind, wind chill 10F, partly cloudy

Shoes: blue Salomon SpeedCross 4 trail - 373.20 miles

I slept in and then got out during lunch for a quick walk on my "Around B601". It was almost 19F and actually felt a bit warmer. Hey ... the wind chill was only 10F, lol! My splits were 13:47 and 15:13 over the last 0.15 mile.

Tuesday, 2/3/2026

7544 steps, 46/110 resting/max HR, 12 floors climbed

Walk: 1.15 miles, 15:17, 13:19 pace, 93/107 avg/max HR, 132/140 avg/max cadence, 27F, 80% RH, 13 mph W wind, wind chill 16F, light snow

Shoes: blue Salomon SpeedCross 4 trail - 374.35 miles

I got out for a walk on my "Around B601" route a bit before 4:30PM. I got up to a brisk with short strides. I had to shield my eyes with my hand on the way back due to a burst of wind-driven snow that was right in my face. I must have been a weird sight to anyone who was heading out of B601 right about then! But ... I got it done and extended my streak. I feel like a poser ... not running and just walking. But ... I just don't have any running motivation right now. We had 10 days of temps below 20F and just now 2 days of temps above 20F. It's the dead of winter. Anyway ... my splits were 13:16 and 13:34 over the last 0.15 mile.

Wednesday, 2/4/2026

7462 steps, 51/126 resting/max HR, 185.4/184.8 pounds, 8 floors climbed

Walk: 2.25 miles, 29:34, 13:09 pace, 100/132 avg/max HR, 128/143 avg/max cadence, 21F, 58% RH, 3 mph SW wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue Salomon SpeedCross 4 trail - 374.35 miles

I got out for a brisk walk at bit after 11 AM on my longer "Out to Beach Ave" route. It's amazing how much warmer a temp above 20F seemed! The wind chill was even above 10F! My splits were 13:04, 13:09 and 13:25 over the last 0.25 mile.

Thursday, 2/5/2026

8141 steps, 48/99 resting/max HR, 16 floors climbed

Walk: 1.55 miles, 20:05, 12:57 pace, 95/103 avg/max HR, 130/140 avg/max cadence, 21F, 58% RH, 3 mph SW wind, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 256.21 miles

I got out for a brisk walk on my "Around B601" route. It's nice to get out when the wind doesn't want to freeze your face off! My splits were 13:04 and 12:46 over the last 0.55 mile.

Friday, 2/6/2026

5660 steps, 50/142 resting/max HR, 183.6/183.3 pounds, 2 floors climbed

Run: 2.06 miles, 18:40, 9:05 pace, 133/146 avg/max HR, 154/163 avg/max cadence, 16F, 73% RH, calm. cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 258.27 miles

I really dreaded running but I really to get out ... it's been 20 days between runs. So ... I did. I got for a really nice and easy run on my "Out to Beach Ave" route. Just a out and back to Beach Ave. I had to walk a bit on the bitty hill at the end of Greenleaf Rd. But ... I got out. My splits were 8:53 and 9:16.

Saturday, 2/7/2026

816 steps, 46/131 resting/max HR, 184.7 pounds, 15 floors climbed

Walk: 1.65 miles, 23:44, 14:35 pace, 3F, 120/142 avg/max HR, 78% RH, 15 mph NW wind, wind chill -14F, overcast

Shoes: blue Salomon SpeedCross 4 trail - 376.0 miles

I needed to get out but ... I waited ... and I waited. It was 3F, a fine mist of snow was falling and it was windy. But ... I gotta keep my streak alive. So ... I put on 5 layers on my top and 2.5 lays on my bottom, my balaclave, beanie, neck gaiter, ski mittens and googles ... and set forth on my "Out to Ling Rd" route. I accidentally pressed "Bike" instead of "Walk" when I started so I have no cadence or mile splits. I started a bit slow and got bogged down a bit with the snow on the sidewalk on Greenleaf Rd before I went to the shoulders and could speed up. But ... I got out there. The wind just bounced off all my layers. I almost started to sweat somewhere underneath .... I think. The only thing that got a bit cold was my toes since I only had 1 pair of socks. But ... my streak continued.

I finally got for a nice walk around 5 PM