Sunday, 10/25/2026 to Saturday, 10/31/2026 --- IN PROGRESS

I walked 9 times this week, 12.12 miles.

I ran twice this week, 2.10 miles (I was sort of medically cleared to run really easy ... I think)

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.

MEDICAL: I went to my PCP on Tuesday, 9/22/26. My running had declined (a 5K of 9:15 on 7/19 to getting winded going upstairs in 2 months) along with a cough for about 3 months or longer. I had an overnight stay on 9/22/26 at the Unity Health Hospital with blood tests, a chest X-ray, EKG, CAT scan and an ultrasound of my legs. So ... I found out that I have a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in my left leg and a bilateral chest embolism (clots). I am on Eliquis to reduce the blood clots probably at least the next 6 months. I felt better on Eliquis in about 3 days. 

I had another Rheumatology appointment to look at my swollen right knee on 10/12. The doc said that she is sure that I have psoriatic arthritis and put me on Methotrexate (6x once a week) along with a daily folic acid pill to try to reduce my swollen right knee as well as maybe reduce the psoriasis on my elbows. 

WALKING/RUNNING: I had my annual physical on 10/22. My PCP examined me and advised me to listen to my body when it comes to running. I guess I will try to run a mile a week and see what happens.

ELECTRONICS: I use my Garmin Venu for runs and walks. I listen to my TechNet bone conduction headphones, link here.

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BTW, I was on a 2281-day steak (since 6/24/2020 or 6 years, almost 4 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile until 6/21/2026. A hospital stay on 9/22/2026 kept me in. My new streak is up to 32 days (as of Saturday night, 10/24).  

Sunday, 10/25/2026

steps, resting/max HR, pounds, floors climbed

Walk: 2.05 miles, 14:30 pace estimated

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 275.63 miles

I got out for another "picking up trash" walk on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. I had two handfuls since I didn't bring a bag. But ... I had forgotten to press "Start" on my Venu!

Walk: 1.85 miles, 25:27, 13:46 pace, 110/116 avg/max HR, 121/245 avg/max cadence, 63F, 34% RH, 3 mph N wind, sunny

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 277.48 miles

I immediately went out for another walk on my "Out to Ling Rd" route. I picked up more trash and made 5 cents. I remembered when I was in the Recycling Club with Joan Vienna way back when we were back in Newark High School.

Monday, 10/26/2026

steps, resting/max HR, pounds, floors climbed

Another walk, run. walk day today!

Walk: 0.40 mile, 5:25, 13:33 pace, 91/108 avg/max HR, 120/144 avg/max cadence, 43F, 81% RH, 7 mph WSW wind, wind chill 39F, mostly cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 277.88 miles

Run: 1.05 mile, 10:13, 9:44 pace, 132/144 avg/max HR, 150/161 avg/max cadence, 43F, 81% RH, 7 mph WSW wind, wind chill 39F, mostly cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 278.93 miles

Walk: 0.65 mile, 10:50, 16:43 pace, 97/114 avg/max HR, 108/119 avg/max cadence, 43F, 81% RH, 7 mph WSW wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 279.58 miles

The run felt a wee bit easier than my first attempt at running post ER visit. I wonder what my thighs will think of it tomorrow?

Tuesday, 10/27/2026

steps, resting/max HR, pounds, floors climbed

Walk: 1.86 mile, 24:30, 13:12 pace,103/116 avg/max HR, 125/200 avg/max cadence, 43F, 75% RH, calm, partly cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 281.44 miles

I got out early fir a brisk walk on my "Out to Ling Rd" route. My splits were 13:00 and 13:27 over the last 0.85 mile.

Wednesay, 10/28/206

steps, resting/max HR, pounds, floors climbed

Walk: 2.05 miles, 13:17 pace. 114/133 avg/max HR, 122/197 avg/max cadence, 41F, 75% RH, 3 mph SE wind, partly cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 283.49 miles

I got out around 8 AM for my usual "Out to Latta Rd" route. I had to get out early since I had an appointment with m oldest son, Michael, to take him out for his monthly grocery shopping trip. My splits were 13:03, 13:34 and 12:33 over the last 0.05 mile.

Thursday, 10/29/2026

steps, resting/max HR, pound, floors climbed

Walk: 2.05 miles, 29:38, 14:26 pace, 114/132 avg/max HR, 119/132 avg/max cadence, 55F, 77% RH, 12 mph SW wind, sunny

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 285.54 miles

I got out for a nice and easy walk on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. I just didn't have the gumption for an "all out" pace. My splits were 14:24, 14:29 and 14:04 over the last 0.05 pace. 

Friday, 10/30/2026

steps, resting/max HR, pounds, floors climbed

Walk: 2.15 miles, 27:39, 12:52 pace, 113/138 avg/max HR, 122/239 avg/max cadence, 52F, 58% RH, 17 mph NW wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 287.69 miles

It had turned colder overnight. I dressed in just shorts and a long sleeve tech so I struck up a brisk walk on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. My splits were 13:00, 12:47 and 1:30 over the last 0.15 mile.

Saturday, 10/31/2026

steps, resting/max HR, pounds, floors climbed

Another walk/run/walk. Why? It was the last day of October and I wanted to run 3 times in October plus I remembered that the Scare Brain Cancer Away 5K was held this morning (without me).

Walk: 0.40, 5:06, 12:39 pace, 101/116 avg/max HR, 128/195 avg/max cadence, 52F, 58% RH, 12 mph WNW wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 288.09 miles

Run: 1.06 mile, 10:21, 9:47 pace, 135/150 avg/max HR, 147/157 avg/max cadence, 52F, 58% RH, 12 mph WNW wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 289.15 miles

Walk: 0.55 mile, 8:37, 15:37 pace, 113/125 avg/max HR, 112/121 avg/max cadence, 52F, 58% RH, 12 mph WNW wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 289.70 miles

Well ... I was a bit more winded after this run that I was on my run on Monday. My darling wife, Christine, would spank my ass if she knew that I ran ... much less 3 times ... this month. So ... I won't tell her. I think I will walk for several times before I try to run again.

Well ... it's the end of October. So .. it's stat time.

I took 36 walks in October for 62.12 miles, 1.73 miles/walk and 216 walks for 378.08 miles so far in 2026, 1.75 miles/walk.

I took 3 runs in October for 3.16 miles, 1.05 miles/run and 116 runs for 302.24 miles so far in 2026, 2.61 miles/run.

I didn't run any race in October.

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

Sunday, 10/18/2026 to Saturday, 10/24/2026

I walked 8 times this week, 13.56 miles.

I ran once this week, 1.05 miles (I was sort of medically cleared to run really easy ... I think)

I took 36,061 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.

MEDICAL: I went to my PCP on Tuesday, 9/22/26. My running had declined (a 5K of 9:15 on 7/19 to getting winded going upstairs in 2 months) along with a cough for about 3 months or longer. I had an overnight stay on 9/22/26 at the Unity Health Hospital with blood tests, a chest X-ray, EKG, CAT scan and an ultrasound of my legs. So ... I found out that I have a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in my left leg and a bilateral chest embolism (clots). I am on Eliquis to reduce the blood clots probably at least the next 6 months. I felt better on Eliquis in about 3 days. 

I had another Rheumatology appointment to look at my swollen right knee on 10/12. The doc said that she is sure that I have psoriatic arthritis and put me on Methotrexate (6x once a week) along with a daily folic acid pill to try to reduce my swollen right knee as well as maybe reduce the psoriasis on my elbows. 

WALKING/RUNNING: I had my annual physical on 10/22. My PCP examined me and advised me to listen to my body when it comes to running. I guess I will try to run a mile a week and see what happens.

ELECTRONICS: I use my Garmin Venu for runs and walks. I listen to my TechNet bone conduction headphones, link here.

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BTW, I was on a 2281-day steak (since 6/24/2020 or 6 years, almost 4 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile until 6/21/2026. A hospital stay on 9/22/2026 kept me in. My new streak is up to 25 days (as of Saturday night, 10/17).  

Sunday, 10/18/2026

4610 steps, 49/111 resting/max HR, 182.6/179.4 pounds, 8 floors climbed

Walk: 2.15 miles, 27:34, 12:49 pace, 102/114 avg/max HR, 123/198 avg/max cadence, 61F, 51% RH, 14 mph W wind, sunny with no clouds in the sky

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 261.12 miles

It went down to around 40F last night ... so I finally turned on the heat in our townhouse. Our rent covers heat but I still try not to turn on the heat until as late as possible just for fun. I waited until after lunch before it to warm up to head out for a brisk run on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. I wore shorts and a short sleeve. I struck up an OK pace until I warmed up and then kicked up the pace. My splits were 13:05, 12:31 and 12:59 over the last 0.15 miles.

Well ... the Bills stayed out on the West coast to play the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday afternoon. Yes, the Bills had a suspect D but their O saved them again ... the Bills won 33-30 to go to 5-1. Josh was Josh. He had one highlight reel on a 3rd and 8 for a 13-yard TD in the 3rd quarter. The video links say it all ... links here, here and here.

Monday, 10/19/2026

5929 steps, 48/112 resting/max HR, 184.9 pounds, 5 floors climbed

Walk: 2.15 miles, 28:11, 13:07 pace, 106/119 avg/max HR, 124/185 avg/max cadence, 55F, 51% RH, 10 mph WSW wind, sunny with no clouds in the sky

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 263.27 miles

I slept in today until 8:50 AM ... it felt good to catch up on a bit of sleep. I got out a bit after 11 AM for my "new" usual brisk walk on my usual "Out to Latta Rd" route. I just do the "usual" ... usually. My splits were 12:38, 13:29 and 13:56 over the last 0.15 mile.

Tuesday, 10/20/2026

4703 steps, 52/136 resting/max HR, 186.8/186.1 pounds, 8 floors climbed

Walk: 2.15 miles, 26:56, 12:32 pace, 117/136 avg/max HR, 120/201 avg/max cadence, 57F, 63% RH, 13 mph NE wind, sunny

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 265.42 miles

I got out for a very brisk walk while my darling wife, Christine, was at her annual physical. I set up a quick pace and then kicked it up on my usual "Out to Latta Rd" route. My splits were 12:14, 12:43 and 13:17 over the last 0.15 mile.

Wednesday, 10/21/2026

4684 steps, 47/135 resting/max HR, 187.7/187.1 pounds, 7 floors climbed

Walk: 2.15 miles, 27:23, 12:44 pace, 124/141 avg/max HR, 133/242 avg/max cadence, 48F, 71% RH, calm, sunny

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 267.57 miles

I got out before lunch for a very brisk walk on my usual "Out to Ling Rd" route. There wasn't a cloud in the sky for the 4th straight day! My splits were 12:49, 12:39 and 12:43 over the last 0.15 mile.

Thursday, 10/22/2026

I saw my PCP, Dr. Marc Lavender, today for my annual physical. He told me that my bilateral chest embolism could've been fatal but that it was caught in time and that in his opionion it was caught in time. My breathing was a lot better than a month ago. I told him that I had been walking for a month now and that I wanted to run. He told me that I would have to listen to my body and not jump into a 10K right away. 

5825 steps, 46/140 resting/max HR, 187.2/186.6 pounds, 7 floors climbed

Walk: 0.41 mile, 5:05, 12:25 pace, 94/104 avg/max HR, 125/140 avg/max cadence, 59F, 63% RH, 7 mph N wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 267.98 miles

Run: 1.05 mile, 10:41, 10:09, 133/144 avg/max HR, 145/161 avg/max cadence, 59F, 63% RH, 7 mph N wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 269.03 miles

Walk: 0.65 miles, 10:13, 15:41 pace, 103/138 avg/max HR, 111/125 avg/max cadence, 59F, 63% RH, 7 mph N wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 269.68 miles

So ... I decided to ease into a walk, easy run, walk around 5 PM today ... and didn't die.

Friday, 10/23/2026

5367 steps, 44/147 resting/max HR, 186.2/185.9 pounds, 6 floors climbed

Walk: 2.05 miles, 36:55, 18:02 pace, 90/126 avg/max HR, 91/171 avg/max cadence, 43F, 83% RH, calm, sunny

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 271.73 miles

I ran a mile yesterday and today my thighs felt like I had run five miles! I decided to bring a plastic bag today to pick up trash. I chose my "Out to Ling Rd" route since I hadn't been out that way in at least a week. I filled up my bag and picked up 4 cans and a bottle to make 25 cents! My splits were 15:42, 20:25 and 16:38 over the last 0.05 mile.

Saturday, 10/24/2026

4943 steps, 45/100 resting/max HR, 7 floors climbed

Walk: 1.85 miles, 27:58, 15:07 pace, 96/107 avg/max HR, 109/136 avg/max cadence, 63F, 34% RH, calm, sunny

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 273.58 miles

I lazed around and watched "proper British football" this morning and early afternoon. The results were not as expected ... Man City and Chelsea lost along with other surprising results. Oh well! I went out around 3 PM to vote on the first day of NY's early voting. I was 1483rd at the Greece Town Hall location. It was a greased machine of efficiency so I was in and out in 10 minutes. I also dropped off my darling wife's, Christine, mail-in ballot. Easy-peasy! 

I got out for a late walk on my "Out to Ling Rd" route. I picked up trash again and made 10 cents. My splits were 14:08 and 16:17 over the last 0.85 mile.

Sunday, 10/11/2026 to Saturday, 10/17/2026

I walked 7 times this week, 14.26 miles.

I took a 1 mile walk on a treadmill.

I didn't run this week (not medically cleared to run)

I took 36,400 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.

MEDICAL: I went to my PCP on Tuesday, 9/22/26. My running had declined (a 5K of 9:15 on 7/19 to getting winded going upstairs in 2 months) along with a cough for about 3 months or longer. I had an overnight stay on 9/22/26 at the Unity Health Hospital with blood tests, a chest X-ray, EKG, CAT scan and an ultrasound of my legs. So ... I found out that I have a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in my left leg and a bilateral chest embolism (clots). I am on Eliquis to reduce the blood clots probably at least the next 6 months along. I felt better on Eliquis in about 3 days. 

I had another Rheumatology appointment to look at my swollen right knee on 10/12. The doc said that she is sure that I have psoriatic arthritis and put me on Methotrexate (6x once a week) along with a daily folic acid pill to try to reduce my swollen right knee as well as maybe reduce the psoriasis on my elbows. 

WALKING/RUNNING: I have to told to walk and not run until medically cleared.

ELECTRONICS: I use my Garmin Venu for runs and walks. I listen to my TechNet bone conduction headphones, link here.

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BTW, I was on a 2281-day steak (since 6/24/2020 or 6 years, almost 4 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile until 6/21/2026. A hospital stay on 9/22/2026 kept me in. So ... I began another streak as of 10/23/2026.

Sunday, 10/11/2026

4506 steps, 49/105 resting/max HR, 183.5 pounds, 6 floors climbed

Walk: 2.05 miles, 26:38, 12:58 pace, 26:38, 100/116 avg/max HR, 131/248 avg/max cadence, 63F, 55% RH, 10 mph ESE wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 245.26 miles

I got out around 3 PM for a very brisk walk on my usual "Out to Latta Rd". There was nobody out so it was me and my steps keeping me company. My splits were 13:12, 12:46 and 12:19 over the last 0.05 mile.

Monday, 10/12/2026

5141 steps, 53/100 resting/max HR, 183.3/185.5 pounds, 7 floors climbed

Walk: 2.15 miles, 28:55, 13:27 pace, 95/107 avg/max HR, 119/138 avg/max cadence, 61F, 88% RH, 12 mph W wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 247.41 miles

I got out around noon for a brisk walk on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. Nothing unusual. My splits were 13:50, 13:01 and 13:54 over the last 0.15 mile.

The Bills were out to play the LA Rams on MNF. Well ... it was a slow game at HT with the Bills up 13-7. The Bills were up 19-14 going into the 4th quarter. Then ... the game opened up. Both teams started scoring. Josh put on his Superman cape and rushed with wild abandon. Bills down 19-20 at 14:16, Bills up 27-20 at 11:28, Bills tied 27-27 at 7:14, Bills up 34-27 at 1:39, Bills tied at 34-34 at 0:05 ... OT! The Rams had a FG blocked ... Josh ran twice for 19 and 12 ... Bass kicked a 47-yard FG at 1:55 to win the game 37-34! Yes ... the Bills D sucked and the O had to bail them out again ... but the Bills are 4-1! Josh ended up 12-19 for 210 yards passing (1 TD, 1 INT and 1 sack) and ran 10 times for 121 yards (1 TD, 22 yards long).

  

Tuesday, 10/13/2026

4818 steps, 51/112 resting/max HR, 185.4/184.9 pounds, 8 floors climbed

Walk: 2.15 miles, 29:19, 13:38 pace, 100/113 avg/max HR, 121/134 avg/max cadence, 66F, 88% RH, 14 mph SSW wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 249.56 miles

I got out around 10:30 AM for a brisk walk on my usual "Out to Latta Rd" route. Nothing unusual. My splits were 14:10, 13:10 and 13:21 over the last 0.15 mile.

Wednesday, 10/14/2026

5201 steps, 52/105 resting/max HR, 186.9/186.1 pounds, 7 floors climbed

Walk: 2.15 miles, 28:18, 13:09 pace, 100/112 avg/max HR, 124/245 avg/max cadence, 57F, 94% RH, 5 mph NNW wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 251.71 miles

I got out around 9:30 Am for a brisk walk on my usual "Out to Latta Rd" route. Again nothing unusual. My splits were 13:08, 13:20 and 12:06 over the last 0.15 mile.

Thursday, 10/15/2026

4875 steps, 48/103 resting/max HR, 185.8/185.5 pounds, 6 floors climbed

Walk: 2.15 miles, 28:08, 99/111 avg/max HR, 124/191 avg/max cadence, 13:05 pace, 50F, 71% RH, 10 mph E wind, wind chill 46F, cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 253.86 miles

I got out around 10:15 AM on my usual "Out to Latta Rd" route. I saw a walker and picked up some garbage on my way back. My splits were 12:51, 13:18 and 13:15 over the last 0.15 mile.

Friday, 10/16/2026

6215 steps, 54/94 resting/max HR, 186.0/186.5 pounds, 5 floors climbed

Walk: 0.31 mile, 5:13, 17:02 pace, 82/96 avg/max HR, 100/124 avg/max cadence, 66F, 94% RH, 13 mph SW wind, heavy rain

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 254.17 miles

Walk: 1.0 mile, 18;13, 18:10 pace, 80/87 avg/max HR, 103/115 avg/max cadence, indoors

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 255.17 miles

Walk: 1.65 miles, 23:36, 14:18 pace, 66F, 94% RH, 13 mph SW wind, light sprinkles

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 256.82 miles

I could have waited to take my walk since Alexa did tell my Venu that Rochester had a Severe Thunderstorm warning. But ... I was dressed and added a light jacket ... it wasn't raining that hard ... so I went out. Well ... it started to pour. I stopped at the Exercise Center and walked a mile while the rained tapered off to a light sprinkle. I took off my light jacket and just took a nice walk. I got it done ... and got on with life.

Saturday, 10/17/2026

4644 steps, 46/127 resting/max HR, 187.6/187.3 pounds, 6 floors climbed

Walk: 2.15 miles, 28:13, 13:06 pace, 108/137 avg/max HR, 124/193 avg/max cadence, 45F, 45% RH, 10 mph NW wind, sunny

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 258.97 miles

It never got to 50F today, but it was really sunny. I just couldn't get motivated to get dressed to get out so I lazed around for a long time. I put on my jogging pants, a long/short sleeve tech combo and light running gloves and got on out there. It was really sunny with not even a speck of a cloud in the sky! I'm glad I got out there. I got up to a brisk pace and cranked out my walk. My splits were 13:29, 12:48 and 12:33 over the last 0.15 mile.

Sunday, 10/4/2026 to Saturday, 10/10/2026

I walked 7 times this week, 14.45 miles.

I didn't run this week (not medically cleared to run)

I took 37,108 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 had a Rheumatology appointment to look at my swollen right knee on 9/18. The doctor drained my right knee of 8cc. Tests were negative but a blood test showed an inflammation somewhere. Well ... an update as of Tuesday, 9/22/26 on my health due a general decline in fitness (a 5K of 9:15 on 7/19 to getting winded going up stairs in 2 months) along with a cough for about 3 months or longer. I had an overnight stay at the Unity Health Hospital with blood tests, a chest X-ray, EKG, CAT scan and an ultrasound of my legs. So ... I have a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in my left leg and a bilateral chest embolism (clots). I will be on Eliquis to reduce the blood clots probably at least next 6 months along with NO running until medically cleared. I felt better on Eliquis in about 3 days. 

Walk/Run electronics: I use my Garmin Venu for runs and walks. I listen to my TechNet bone conduction headphones, link here.

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BTW, I was on a 2281-day steak (since 6/24/2020 or 6 years, almost 4 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile until 6/21/2026. A hospital stay on 9/22/2026 kept me in. So ... I began another streak as of 10/23/2026.

Sunday, 10/4/2026

4242 steps, 49/135 running/max HR, 185.3/185.0 pounds, 12 floors climbed

Walk: 2.05 miles, 27:04, 13:12 pace, 114/146 avg/max HR, 124/199 avg/max cadence, 64F, 60% RH, 18 mph SSW wind, sunny

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 230.81 miles

I got out to a brisk 13:12 pace on my usual "Out to Latta Rd" route just before the Patriots - Bills game at 1 PM. I pushed the pace a bit and felt a slight twinge in my left hamstring when I was done. I can't take NSAIDs because of Eliquis so I didn't take anything ... whatever. My splits were 13:15, 13:10 and 13:05 over the last 0.05 mile.

Well ... the Bills put up a stinker at the new Highmark Stadium, 26-29, to fall to 3-1. The defense let them down and Josh couldn't pull them out for a win.

Monday, 10/5/2026

6185 steps, 47/107 running/max HR, 185.8/186.4 pounds, 9 floors climbed

Walk: 2.05 miles, 27:24, 13:21 pace, 100/119 avg/max HR, 124/138 avg/max cadence, 54F, 77% RH, 13 mph W wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 232.86 miles

I got out for a brisk walk on my usual "Out to Latta Rd" route. I wore my old black warmup pants and a long sleeve tech. My splits were 13:45, 13:01 and 12:22 over the last 0.05 mile.

Tuesday, 10/6/2026

6343 steps, 50/112 running/max HR, 186.2/185.8 pounds, 8 floors climbed

Walk: 2.15 mile, 28:00, 13:02 pace, 98/122 avg/max HR, 126/198 avg/max cadence, 48F, 53% RH, 10 mph NW wind, wind chill 44F, sunny

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 235.01 miles

I got out for a brisk walk on my usual "Out to Latta Rd" route. It was a bit cool again, so I wore my old black warmup pants and a long sleeve tech. I was still a bit cold until I warmed up ... the sun helped! I felt a twinge in my right Achilles, so I slowed down once I got back into the parking lot. My splits were 12:57, 12:54 and 14:29 over the last 0.15 mile.

Wednesday, 10/7/2027

4817 steps, 48/98 running/max HR, 186.1/185.4 pounds, 9 floors climbed

Walk: 2.05 miles, 29:10, 14:14 pace, 93/107 avg/max HR, 120/136 avg/max cadence, 70F, 43% RH, 16 mph SSW wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 237.06 miles

I slept in today. Why? My darling wife, Christine, got her flu and COVID shots yesterday and developed a fever of 100.3F this morning. We coddled so she could get some more sleep. So ... I didn't get out until after 2 PM when it had warmed up quite nicely. I wore shorts and a Hamlin Half tank top to celebrate ... lol! My left knee was a bit stiff, so I started out a bit slow. I loosened up after 1/2 mile and then picked up the pace a bit. My splits were 14:49, 13:43 and 13:10 over the last 0.05 mile.

Thursday, 10/8/2026

5061 steps, 52/111 resting/max HR, 183.6/182.9 pounds, 8 floors climbed

Walk: 2.05 miles, 26:54, 13:07 pace, 93/107 avg/max HR, 120/136 avg/max cadence, 66F, 40% RH, 10 mph WNW wind, partly cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 239.11 miles

I got a bit after 3 PM for a brisk walk on my usual "Out to Latta Rd" route. I had to get out before I got testy after an afternoon of not doing much except trying to kill about 20 flies that had descended upon our townhouse. My splits were 14:49, 13:43 and 13:10 over the last 0.05 mile.

Friday, 10/9/2026

4935 steps, 48/104 resting/max HR, 182.8, 182.2 pounds, 7 floors climbed

Walk: 2.05 miles, 27:45, 13:32 pace, 98/116 avg/max HR, 121/193 avg/max cadence, 64F, 45% RH, 14 mph W wind, sunny

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 241.16 miles

I got out for a bit before lunch/supper (when you're retired you can eat early, late or whenever) for a brisk walk. It was sunny and a bit windy ... but it was a warmish wind. My splits were 13:55, 13:11 and 13:08 pace. 

Saturday, 10/10/2026

5625 steps, 44/106 resting/max HR, pounds, 7 floors climbed

Walk: 2.05 miles, 26:38, 12:58 pace, 26:38, 100/116 avg/max HR, 131/248 avg/max cadence, 63F, 55% RH, 10 mph ESE wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 243.21 miles

I got out around 5 PM for a brisk walk on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. Why so late? Well ... I got sucked into the couch and watched NCIS, NCIS: New York and NCIS: Legacy. But ... I did get out. My splits were 13:12, 12:46 and 12:19 over the last 0.05 mile.

Sunday, 9/27/2026 to Saturday, 10/3/2206

I walked 7 times this week, 13.45 miles.

I didn't run this week (not medically cleared to run)

I took 35,270 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 had a Rheumatology appointment to look at my swollen right knee on 9/18. The doctor drained my right knee of 8cc. Tests were negative but a blood test showed an inflammation somewhere. Well ... an update as of Tuesday, 9/22/26 on my health due a general decline in fitness (a 5K of 9:15 on 7/19 to getting winded going up stairs in 2 months) along with a cough for about 3 months or longer. I had an overnight stay at the Unity Health Hospital with blood tests, a chest X-ray, EKG, CAT scan and an ultrasound of my legs. So ... I have a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in my left leg and a bilateral chest embolism (clots). I will be on Eliquis to reduce the blood clots probably at least next 6 months along with NO running until medically cleared. I felt better on Eliquis in about 3 days. 

Walk/Run electronics: I use my Garmin Venu for runs and walks. I listen to my TechNet bone conduction headphones, link here.

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BTW, I was on a 2281-day steak (since 6/24/2020 or 6 years, 3 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile until 6/21/2026. A hospital stay on 9/22/2026 kept me in. So ... I began another streak as of 10/23/2026.

Sunday, 9/27/2026

4557 steps, 43/106 resting/max HR, 182.9/182.7 pounds, 8 floors climbed

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 559.02 miles

Walk: 2.15 miles, 27:41, 12:53 pace, 99/110 avg/max HR, 123/200 avg/max cadence, 63F, 68% RH, 21 mph NNE wind, mostly cloudy

I got out for a very brisk walk on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. I didn't think about a run but I certainly thought about really pushing the pace. My splits were 12:59, 12:465 and 12:51 over the last 0.15 pace. 

Monday, 9/28/2026

6081 steps, 42/111 resting/max HR, 182.6/182.4 pounds, 8 floors climbed

Walk: 1.75 miles, 23:56, 13:40 pace, 98/119 avg/max HR, 119/195 avg/max cadence, 100% RH, 57F, 100% RH, 6 mph N wind, cloudy

 Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 560.77 miles

I got out for a "kind of brisk" walk on my "Out to Ling Rd" route. My right knee felt a bit stiff, so my pace didn't pick up until it loosened. My splits were 13:23 and 14:09 over the last 0.75 mile.

Tuesday, 9/29/2026

4856 steps, 48/107 resting/max HR, 183.4/182.7 pounds, 5 floors climbed

Walk: 2.15 miles, 29:01, 13:30 pace, 97/118 avg/max HR, 125/242 avg/max cadence, 63F, 83% RH, 5 mph SSE wind, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 562.92 miles

I got out for a brisk walk on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. Nothing unusual. My splits were 13:45, 13:19 and 13:03 over the last 0.15 mile.

Wednesday, 9/30/2026

5709 steps, 43/112 resting/max HR, 183.8/182.8 pounds, 11 floors climbed

Walk: 2.05 miles, 25:51, 12:36 pace, 104/116 avg/max HR, 127/203 avg/max cadence, 70F, 73% RH, 6 mph SW wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 564.97 miles

I got out for a blistering 12:36 pace on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. My splits were 12:41, 12:33 and 12:10 over the last 0.05 mile.

It's the end of September so it's stat time. It was a difficult month but there were stats to be had.

I walked once on the treadmill (during a thunderstorm) for 1.33 miles.

I walked 31 times in September for 52.26 miles, 1.69 miles/walk and 183 times so far in 2026 for 321.30 miles, 1.76 miles/walk.

I ran 5 times in September for 6.98 miles, 1.40 miles/run. I ran these miles before I found out that I had blood clots in my lungs. I am medically uncleared to run ... so I walk.

I ran one race in September: 9/8 Run Our River 5K - September, 35:29, 11:28 pace, 77F, 50% RH, 5 mph WSW wind, 83rd out of 91, 6th out of 6 in my M 65-69 age group

I took 147,436 steps in September and 1,659,146 steps so far in 2026.

Thursday, 10/1/2026

4167 steps, 45/106 resting/max HR, 182.3/182.2 pounds, floors climbed

Walk: 1.25 mile, 19:27, 15:35 pace, 94/113 avg/max HR, 112/125 avg/max cadence, 66F, 88% RH, 14 mph SW wind, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 566.22 miles

I got for an easy walk at 15:35 pace on my "Out to Thomasville Dr" route. I decided to take it easy instead to walking at a "pedal to the metal" pace. My splits were 13:31 and 13:51 pace. 

Friday, 10/2/2026

4838 steps, 50/130 resting/max HR, 183.0/182.6 pounds, 7 floors climbed

Walk: 2.05 miles, 27:33, 13:22 pace, 116/134 avg/max HR, 120/194 avg/max cadence, 61F, 88% RH, 10 mph NNW wind, a few sprinkles

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 568.27 miles

I got out for a brisk 13:22 pace walk on my usual "Out to Latta Rd" route. There was a slight drizzle at the start but it stopped by the time I got done. My splits were 13:44, 13:12 and 12:39 over the last 0.05 mile.

Saturday, 10/3/2026

5062 steps, 45/109  running/max HR, 185.2/184.6 pounds, 9 floors climbed

Walk: 2.05 miles, 27:20, A brisk 13:19 pace, 97/113 avg/max HR, 124/193 avg/max cadence, 57F, 59% RH, 10 mph ENE wind, sunny

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 228.76 miles

I got out for a brisk 13:19 pace on my usual "Out to Latta Rd" route. My right knee and assorted joints were a bit stiff at first, but I sped up once I got to the LOSP Trail. My splits were 13:42, 12:56 and 13:23 over the last 0.05 mile.

Sunday, 9/20/2026 to Saturday, 9/26/2026

I walked 6 times this week, 10.10 miles.

I didn't run this week.

I took 27,978 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 had a Rheumatology appointment to look at my swollen right knee on 9/18. The doctor drained my right knee of 8cc. Tests were negative but a blood test showed an inflammation somewhere. Well ... an update this week as of Tuesday, 9/22/26 on my health due a general decline in fitness (a 5K of 9:15 on 7/15 to getting winded going up stairs in 2 month) along with a cough for 3 months or longer. I had an overnight stay at the Unity Health Hospital with blood tests, a chest X-ray, EKG, CAT scan and an ultrasound of my legs. So ... I have a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in my left leg and a bilateral chest embolism (clots). I will be on Eliquis to reduce the blood clots probably at least next 6 months along with NO running until medically cleared. I felt better on Eliquis in about 3 days. 

Walk/Run electronics: I use my Garmin Venu for runs and walks. I listen to my TechNet bone conduction headphones, link here.

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BTW, I was on a 2281-day steak (since 6/24/2020 or 6 years, 2 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile until 6/21/2026. There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp. So ... I began another streak as of 6/23/2026.

Sunday, 9/20/2026

3624 steps, 51/137 resting/max HR, 184.6/184.1 pounds, 3 floors climbed

Walk: 1.75 miles, 24:46, 14:09 pace, 120/129 avg/max HR, 120/132 avg/max cadence, 63F, 72% RH, 9 mph N wind, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 547.52 miles

I got out around 6 PM for an OK walk on my "Out to Ling Rd" route. I had to slow down a bit to catch my breath. I thought about cutting my walk short, but I trudged out and back. My splits were 14:08 and 14:09 over the last 0.75 mile.

Monday, 9/21/2026

4640 steps, 48/123 resting/max HR, 183.4/183.1 pounds, 9 floors climbed

Walk: 2.15 miles, 30:16, 14:05 pace, 109/127 avg/max HR, 118/138 avg/max cadence, 55F, 77% RH, 13 mph E wind, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 549.67 miles

I got out around 11 AM for a somewhat brisk walk on my "Out to Latta Rd". I pushed it a bit and was out of breath a bit as a result. My results were 13:31, 14:36 and 14:20 over the last 0.15 mile.

Tuesday, 9/22/2026

2248 steps, 46/91 resting/max HR, 7 floors climbed

Well ... today ends my 2281-day streak of either a walk, run or bike of at least 1 mile. Why? Well ... it's a long story. 

I called my PCP just after 8 AM to get an appointment for 10 AM to be seen by my PCP's NP, Ally. She examined me, listened to my story of cough, declining fitness and set me off to get some blood work with the warning that when a D-Dimer test comes back she will either call with a "get a CAT scan next week" or "get your ass to the nearest ER to get a CAT scan NOW" So ... my lovely wife, Christine, and I went off to Denny's to spend a birthday email from them of a free Basic Grand Slam and went home.

Well ... I was just about to open the test results when she called and told me "to get my ass to the ER and pack a bag". So ... off we went to Unity Health ER off of Long Pond. So begun a trek off blood draws and a chest X-ray while we were in the outer room and then entry to the ER for a long while on Hall 34B to have an IV put in, a CAT scan of my chest and an ultrasound of my legs. It was at least 9 PM by this point. A doctor came by to tell me I had a bilateral chest embolism (clots) and an left leg deep vein thrombosis (DVT ... another clot). I would be taken to a room when one was available. Christine left around 10:30AM and I was wheeled to a room close to the ER with about 20 other patients around 11 PM. 

Wednesday 9/23/2026

2993 steps, 48/110 resting/max HR, 4 floors climbed

Well ... I woke up at Unity Health Hospital around 5:20 AM after about 3 to 3.5 hours of sleep. Lights were on at 6:15 AM and a breakfast of French toast, bacon, fruit, OJ and coffee was served at 7 AM. A doctor came to see me and told me that I would be given a prescription for Eliquis and sent home. I had instructions to make an appointment to see my PCP and get referred to Hematology. A lunch of Hungarian goulash, bun, fruit, cranberry juice and coffee was served to 11 AM. I called my darling wife, Christine, for her to pick me up. She drove and we got home around 2 PM.

Walk: 1.05 miles, 18:35, 17:45 pace, 89/104 avg/max HR, 109/229 avg/max cadence, 66F, 46% RH, 17 mph ENE wind, sunny.

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 550.72 miles

Christine was off getting my Eliquis prescription ... so ... I decided to get out for a really gentle walk on my "Out to Thomasville" route. I was really tired ... hence the gentile pace. My streak of 2281 days was broken yesterday so this is the beginning of streak 2.0. My splits were 17:42 and 18:47 over the last 0.05 mile.

I was really tired, so I went to bed and was asleep by 9:15 PM.

Thursday, 9/24/2026

4033 steps, 48/129 resting/max HR, 182.3/182.1 pounds, 6 floors climbed

Walk: 1.85 miles, 25:49, 13:57 pace, 119/134 avg/max HR, 119/132 avg/max cadence, 52F, 76% RH, 6 mph ESE wind, sunny

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 552.57 miles

Who knows whether I should do brisk walks or not ... well, I did it anyways. I chose my "Out to Ling Rd" route which is a bit shorter (1.75 vs 2.05 ... but today it was 1.85). My splits were 13:50 and 14:02 over the last 0.85 mile.

Friday, 9/25/2026

4412 steps, 43/130 resting/max HR, 183.9/183.4 pounds, 5 floors climbed

Walk: 2.15 miles, 29:14, 13:36 pace, 118/136 avg/max HR, 120/137 avg/max cadence, 54F, 82% RH, calm, sunny

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 554.72 miles

I got out for a brisk walk on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. I felt better so I pushed the pace. My splits were 13:44, 13:22 and 14:09 over the last 0.15 mile.

Saturday, 9/26/2026

6028 steps, 43/133 resting/max HR, 184.5/184.0 pounds, 6 floors climbed

Walk: 2.15 miles, 28:11, 13:07 pace, 113/139 avg/max HR, 121/201 avg/max cadence, 64F, 64% RH, 12 mph NNE wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 556.87 miles

I got out for a brisk walk on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. My cough has almost disappeared, so I pushed the pace. My splits were 12:55, 13:15 and 13:34 pace.

Sunday, 9/13/2026 to Saturday, 9/19/2026

I walked 8 times this week, 11.87 miles.

I ran once this week, 1.05 miles.

I took 34,720 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 makes it puffy looking). I also can't run more than 50 to 100 strides (4 steps/stride) before I have to stop to catch my breath. I either have developed asthma or allergies (something for my PCP to think out when I have my physical on October 22nd). I also have a cough due to phlegm running down my throat. But ... who knows? It might be something a whole lot more serious. So ... I might not sign up for any more races.

Walk/Run electronics: I use my Garmin Venu for runs and walks. I listen to my TechNet bone conduction headphones, link here.

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BTW, I am on a 2265-day steak (since 6/24/2020 or 6 years, 2 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 9/13). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 9/13/2026

4661 steps, 49/112 resting/max HR, 185.2/184.5 pounds, 5 floors climbed

Walk: 0.5 mile, 7:26, 14:57 pace, 77F, 79% RH, 13 mph WSW wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 533.35 miles

Walk: 1.05 mile, 14:20, 13:40 pace, 77F, 79% RH, 13 mph WSW wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 534.40 miles

I screwed up on this walk. I paused my Garmin and then forgot to check it until I got out to Latta Rd. So, it's 2 walks ... big whoop. Whatever ... a walk is a walk.

The Bills started off their season with a road game down to Houston to face the Texans. It was a hard fought game ... and they won 31-36. The Bills were behind 31-30 late in the 4th quarter but Josh led them down the field and passed to wide open Palmer. They missed the 2 point conversion but held them off by forcing a QB fumble to seal the win. Josh ran for 2 TDs and passed for 2 TDs.

Monday, 9/14/2026

4426 steps, 47/101 resting/max HR, 187.4/183.9 pounds, 6 floors climbed

Walk: 2.05 miles, 31:06, 15:10 pace, 96/112 avg/max HR, 116/125 avg/max cadence, 61F, 59% RH, 9 mph NNE wind, partly cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 536.45 miles

I got out for a walk on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. My right knee was a bit dodgy for the first half of it. But I got it done. My splits were 15:11, 15:10 and 15:15 over the last 0.05 mile.

Something weird happened last night. My breathing was mostly OK all night. I coughed a bit. Then I had a Wegmans Assorted sub section and some chocolate oat milk. Then a bit later I had phlegm running my throat and a lot of coughing. Could I be allergic to a type of food now ...  like since July 25ish when my running pace took a dive from 9:15ish to 11:15ish?

Tuesday, 9/15/2026

4952 steps, 50/106 resting/max HR, 184.6/184.2 pounds, 8 floors climbed

Walk: 2.05 miles, 27:48, 13:34 pace, 100/117 avg/max HR, 125/194 avg/max cadence, 57F, 77% RH, 6 mph S wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 538.50 miles

I got out for yet another FUCKING brisk walk on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. My splits were 13:45, 13:23 and 13:13 over the last 0.05 mile.

Wednesday, 9/16/2026

5173 steps, 45/132 resting/max HR, 183.9/183.2 pounds, 3 floors climbed

Walk: 1.00 miles, 14:00, 14:32 pace, 14:32 pace, 96/109 avg/max HR, 117/133 avg/max cadence, 70F, 83% RH, 9 mph WSW wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 539.50 miles

I got out for an OK walk out to Latta Rd. My right knee hurt a bit, so I had a slight limp, (it was almost unnoticeable). Then ... I decided to run/walk back.

Run: 1.05 mile, 13:28, 12:50 pace, 124/141 avg/max HR, 131/160 avg/max cadence, 70F, 83% RH, 8 mph WSW wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 540.55 miles

Today was my 69th birthday ... so I decided to run back. WTF ... I ran back even fucking slower. I did strides of 100, 60, 50 (I picked up a can and made $0.05), 60 and 60 (4 steps/stride) with walking breaks in-between so I could suck in air). Anyone around would have asked if I was OK, WTF! My splits were 12:40 and 16:23 over the last 0.05 mile.

I gave myself a haircut with my Skull Shaver Beast Clipper Pro, link here. I figure that I save $20 every time I use it. Then I went out and got a FREE medium pepperoni pizza from Salvatores at the corner of Latta and Island Cottage. Yes, you get a FREE pizza on your birthday but only ON your birthday via their Pizza Perks.

Thursday, 9/17/2026

5845 steps, 52/111 resting/max HR, 183.3/182.8 pounds, 13 floors climbed

Walk: 2.05 miles, 29:31, 13:44 pace, 105/115 avg/max HR, 123/138 avg/max cadence, 72F, 78% RH, 5 mph N wind, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 542.60 miles

I got out for a brisk walk on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. My splits were 

The Bills had a home game against the Detroit Lions to open their new Highmark Stadium on Thursday night. Josh rushed for the first TD for the 2026-2027 season. Then he added one more rushing TD and passed for 3 more TDs. The Bills won 41-31. The Bills are 2-0 but have given up 31 points for 2 straight games.

Friday, 9/18/2026

6659 steps, 54/113 resting/max HR, 184.7/184.2 pounds, 7 floors climbed

Walk: 1.92 miles, 29:25, 15:21 pace, 105/119 avg/max HR, 113/132 avg/max cadence, 64F, 77% RH, 6 mph WNW wind, sunny

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 544.52 miles

I got out for a "blah" walk on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. I even got a bit winded on my FUCKING walk! My splits were 

I called my darling wife, Christine, from the LOSP Trail to ask her to call my PCP, Dr. Marc Lavender. She didn't do it. So ... I ended up calling my PCP, myself. It turned out that he was off today, so I ended up with a callback that I couldn't answer. I had an appointment at Red Creek Rheumatology with Dr Animi Ghimire at 1 PM. Lots of stuff happened once I told her what's been going on. She listened and ended up aspirating 8cc of fluid from my right knee to test. She ordered blood and a chest X-Ray. So ... off we went to the first floor for the blood draw and then to one of the URMC X-ray centers for the chest X-ray. I didn't have any time for lunch. I was a bit hungry-cranky when my darling wife, Christine, wanted to meander into Wegmans to spend some quality time in the produce area. I ended up pricing all her bagged produce (at least 6 items) ... else we would have spent a lot more time in checkout. A long day ... but we were back home by 4 PM.

Saturday, 9/19/2026

3004 steps, 52/110 resting/max HR, 184.1/184.2 pounds, 4 floors climbed

Walk: 1.25 mile, 17:42, 14:10 pace, 106/116 avg/max HR, 120/245 avg/max cadence, 63F, 45% RH, 6 mph ENE wind, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 545.77 miles

I got for a walk on a new, shorter "Out to Thomasville Dr" route. Why, shorter, you ask? Well, I got short of breath on a walk. My splits were 14:08 and 14:16 over the last 0.25 mile.

I hate to be morbid ... but I hope I didn't wait until too late on going to the doctor. I started to make out a "In Case I die" letter to my darling wife, Christine, that listed a lot of the passwords for the laptop, cell, websites, bills and 401Ks. I told her about it and she didn't think it was morbid since her brothers, Bill and Rich, had already done it.

Sunday, 9/6/2026 to Saturday, 9/12/2026 - Oaktree 5K (DNS) & Run Our River 5K - September

I walked 7 times this week, 13.47 miles.

I ran 2 times this week, 4.81 miles.

I took 37,788 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 makes it puffy looking). I also can't run more than 50 strides (4 steps/stride) before I have to stop to catch my breath. I either have developed asthma or allergies (something for my PCP to think out when I have my physical on October 22nd). I also have a cough due to phlegm running down my throat. So ... I might not sign up for any more races.

Walk/Run electronics: I use my Garmin Venu for runs and walks. I listen to my TechNet bone conduction headphones, link here.

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BTW, I am on a 2265-day steak (since 6/24/2020 or 6 years, 2 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 9/5). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 9/6/2026

4419 steps, 48/104 resting/max HR, 186.5/186.4 pounds, 6 floors climbed

Walk: 2.06 miles, 28:19, 13:46 pace, 97/110 avg/max HR, 122/138 avg/max cadence, 68F, 60% RH, 7 mph ENE wind, sunny

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 520.19 miles

I felt very blah all day. I finally got out a bit after 6 PM for a walk on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. It wasn't a all-out brisk pace but just a nice pace. My splits were 14:04, 13:32 and 12:49 over the last 0.05 mile.

Oh, I signed up to run the Oaktree 5K a few months ago. I don't know WTF I was thinking. Needless to say, I stayed home. I really didn't feel like driving 43 miles down to Geneseo to run a 5K. But here are the results link for the Oaktree 5K here (314 finishers) and the results link for the Oaktree here (159 finishers).

I heard a plane buzzing around and went outside again. The skywriter was back up!

Monday, 9/7/2026

6060 steps, 49/104 resting/max HR, 185.4/184.4 pounds, 15 floors climbed

Walk: 2.06 miles, 28:52, 14:00 pace, 99/110 avg/max HR, 120/199 avg/max cadence, 63F, 83% RH, 5 mph SW wind, sunny

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 522.25 miles

I got out and did what I could. Today, it was a brisk walk on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. My splits were 13:23, 14:40 and 13:00 over the last 0.05 mile.

I picked up trash alongside Greenleaf Rd on the east side from the LOSP Trail to the Greenleaf Meadows entrance. I got sick of seeing it for several days, so I filled up a small takeout trash bag. 

Tuesday, 9/8/2026

7153 steps, 49/134 resting/max HR, 185.3/184.0 pounds, 5 floors climbed

Walk: 2.15 miles, 29:10, 13:39 pace, 70F, calm, sunny

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 524.40 miles

Well ... my Garmin Venu was dead and I didn't want to wait for it to charge a bit. I wanted to get out now! So ... I updated Strava on my cell and hit Start. I got out and walked on my "Out to Latta Rd" at a brisk pace and hit Stop when I got done. I thought that my cell would upload its Strava to the online Strava but if it's possible it's not obvious. So ... I did it and I can't prove it except that's it on my phone. I don't have steps. I don't have a mile-by-mile pace, just a total pace.

Run: 0.46 mile, 4:57, 10:44 pace, 123/133 avg/max HR, 144/155 avg/max cadence, 77F, 48% RH, 5 mph SSW wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 223.61 miles

Run: 3.10 miles, 35:29, 11:28 pace, 130/142 avg/max HR, 142/248 avg/max cadence, 77F, 50% RH, 5 mph WSW wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 226.71 miles

I would've missed this race if I hadn't of seen an email from Rochester Running Company about it. So ... another 5K, my 151st 5K. I got out for a slow warmup (with no walks) for a whopping 0.46 mile. Well ... we were off. I started almost at the back and walked up to the start stripe. Well ... it wasn't my best 5K ... it was my worst. I managed 5 sets of 70 strides, a few 50 strides and the rest were 25 to 35 strides where a stride is 4 steps. I walked to catch my breath in-between. All told I took 17 walk breaks. My splits were 10:55, 11:47, 11:55 and 9:00 over the last 0.10 mile. 

I did what I could. I finished in 35:26, 11:24 pace, 83rd out of 91, 6th out of 6 in my M65-69 age group, runsignup.com results here., my results here. I stayed for a bit to eat a piece of pizza and then quietly left.

It sucks and I DO need to go to my PCP to see what the FUCK is wrong. Have I run my LAST race? Who knows?

Wednesday, 9/9/2026

4358 steps, 43/100 resting/max HR, 185.0/184.4 pounds, 12 floors climbed

Walk: 2.05 miles, 26:36, 12:57 pace, 96/104 avg/max HR, 127/221 avg/max cadence, 72F, 94% RH, 6 mph SW wind, overcast with sprinkles

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 526.45 miles

It was raining when I wake up at 9:53 AM. Yes, 9:53 AM. Sleeping in is one benefit of being retired and I do take advantage of it from time to time. I listened to it rain for a while. I got out for a brisk walk on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. I thought I had picked a window where I wouldn't get rain on but ... it started back up again while I was out. So ... I got a bit damp ... no worries! My splits were 12:44, 13:11 and 12:48 over the last 0.05 mile.

Thursday, 9/10/2026

5820 steps, 45/109 resting/max HR, 183.5/182.6 pounds, 7 floors climbed

Walk: 2.05 miles, 26:58, 13:10 pace, 105/113 avg/max HR, 125/196 avg/max cadence, 70F, 88% RH, 8 mph W wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 528.50 miles

I got a bit before 9 AM for a brisk walk on my usual "Out to Latta Rd" route. My splits were 13:14, 13:06 and 13:10 over the last 0.05 mile.

Friday, 9/11/2026

4794 steps, 48/103 resting/max HR, 185.2/184.5 pounds, 5 floors climbed

Walk: 2.15 miles, 29:49, 13:52 pace, 100/107 avg/max HR, 121/132 avg/max cadence, 64F, 73% RH, 6 mph NW wind, sunny

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 530.65 miles

I slept in until 9 AM and got out for a brisk walk around 10:30 AM on my usual "Out to Latta Rd" route. My splits were 14:09, 13:37 and 13:38 over the last 0.05 mile.

Saturday, 9/12/2026

5184 steps, 43/130 resting/max HR, 183.9/183.3 pounds, 7 floors climbed

Walk: 0.95 mile, 12:42, 13:23 pace, 96/108 avg/max HR, 123/199 avg/max cadence, 59F, 82% RH, 7 mph SW wind, sunny

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 531.60 miles

Run: 1.25 mile, 14:00, 11:13 pace, 124/139 avg/max HR, 137/160 avg/max cadence, 64F, 77% RH, 6 mph SW wind, sunny

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 532.85 miles

I got out for another brisk walk on my "Out to Latta Rd" route and then a slow run/walk on my "Back to Latta Rd". The brisk walk was like usual and the run/walk was what I could do. It was strides of 100, 60, 60, 60, 60 and 60 (where my strides are 4 steps/stride) in-between walks where I gasped to catch my breath. Yes, I have to fucking go to the doctor. This has been going since 7/29 (my spreadsheet proves it). I don't like calling the doctor but I think it's time.

Sunday, 8/30/2026 to Saturday, 9/5/2026

I walked 8 times this week, 11.82 mile

I ran 1 times this week, 1.12 miles.

I took 35,375 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 makes it puffy looking). I also can't run more than 50 strides (4 steps/stride) before I have to stop to catch my breath. I either have developed asthma or allergies (something for my PCP to think out when I have my physical on October 22nd). I also have a cough due to phlegm running down my throat. So ... I might not sign up for any more races.

Walk/Run electronics: I use my Garmin Venu for runs and walks. I listen to my TechNet bone conduction headphones, link here.

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BTW, I am on a 2258-day steak (since 6/24/2020 or 6 years, 2 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 8/29). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 8/30/2026

4222 steps, 48/99 resting/max HR, 185.7/185.3 pounds, 6 floors climbed

Walk: 2.05 miles, 28:31, 13:55 pace, 94/104 avg/max HR, 120/132 avg/max cadence, 66F, 78% RH, 5 mph SSW wind, sprinkles

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 505.91 miles

I got out for a brisk walk on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. It sprinkled so I got a bit moist. My splits were 14:03, 13:48 and 13:14 over the last 0.05 mile.

Monday, 8/31/2026

5406 steps, 43/100 resting/max HR, 186.8 pounds, 8 floors climbed

Walk: 2.05 miles, 31:02, 15:08 pace, 90/103 avg/max HR, 118/126 avg/max cadence, 70F, 94% RH, calm, overcast

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 507.96 miles

It rained on and off or misted until I finally got out a bit before 6 PM. I felt bloated so my walking pace was off. My splits were 15:30, 14:50 and 13:52 over the last 0.05 mile.

It's the end of August, so it's stat time!

I took 24 walks in August for 44.14 miles, 1.84 miles/walk and 141 walks so in 2026 for 247.39 miles, 1.75 miles/walk.

I took 10 runs in August 19.89 miles, 1.99 miles/run and 108 runs so far in 2026 for 292.10 miles, 2.70 miles/run.

I ran two races in August 2026:

 8/7 IEXC #1, 3.10 miles, 34:42, 11:10 pace, 52nd out of 63, 3rd out of 3 in my M 65-60 age group, 85F, 46% RH, 12 mph W wind, partly cloudy

 8/11 Run Our River 5K - August, 31:47, 10:11 pace, 74th out of 92, 7th out of 7 in my M 65-69 age group, 79F, 42% RH, 14 mph WNW wind, mostly cloudy

Tuesday, 9/1/2026

5128 steps, 44/109 resting/max HR, 185.6 pounds, 4 floors climbed

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 510.01 miles

Walk: 2.05 miles, 27:46, 13:33 pace, 102/114 avg/max HR, 12/199 avg/max cadence, 79F, 74% RH, 7 mph 7 mph W wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 510.01 miles

I got out for a brisk walk on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. My splits were 13:43, 13:23 and 13:51 over the last 0.05 mile.

Wednesday, 9/2/2026

3989 steps, 50/105 resting/max HR, 181.5 pounds, 6 floors climbed

It was thundering in the distance and WHEC-TV had a yellow weather alert but ... I was determined to get a walk in. There was lightning in the distance when I set out. But ... visible lightning over Lake Ontario made me turn right into the Greenleaf Meadows Exercise Center. I was safe and sound for 1 mile (Garmin Indoor Walking) or 1.33 mile on the treadmill while the lightning REALLY crackled as the thunderstorm hit. Then I walked home.

Walk: 0.29 mile, 4:31, 15:33 pace, 70F, 100% RH, calm, light rain with lightning

Shoes:  white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 510.30 miles

Treadmill: 1.33 mile, 20:02, 15:04 pace

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 511.63 miles

Walk: 0.33 mile, 4:39, 14:08 pace, 72F, 94% RH, calm, light rain with lightning

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 511.96 miles

There was absolutely no rain 30 minutes later. I could have waited but I was determined to get my walk in because I thought it was just going to rain all day like it did a couple days ago.

Another line of thunderstorms came in around sunset. These were much more severe.

A view north towards Lake Ontario as the thunderstorm rolled in!

It took 3 days, but eventually NWS confirmed that 8 tornados struck our area on September 2nd. Five were close enough. An EF1 in Webster, an EF1 in Waterloo, an EF2 in Fayette, an EF1 in Portageville and an EF1 in Letchworth State Park. Holy crap!

Thursday, 9/3/2026

4570 steps, 48/133 resting/max HR, 185.7/184.3 pounds, 6 floors climbed

Walk: 0.95 mile, 13:27, 14:13 pace, 92/105 avg/max HR, 123/130 avg/max cadence, 72F, 94% RH, 8 mph WNW wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 512.91 miles

Run: 1.12 mile, 12:29, 11:08 pace, 127/141 avg/max HR, 140/160 avg/max cadence, 72F, 94% RH, 8 mph WNW wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 514.03

I got out a walk on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. Today, I just walk out and tried to run back. I did a bit better than last time. I did strides (4 steps/stride) of 100, 60, 60, 60 and 60 with walk breaks in between so I could catch my breath. My splits were 11:20 and 9:28 over the last 0.12 mile. 

Friday, 9/4/2026

5767 steps, 43/105 resting/max HR, 185.1/183.9 pounds, 6 floors climbed

Walk: 2.05 miles, 27:22, 13:21 pace, 101/109 avg/max HR, 126/205 avg/max cadence, 68F, 83% RH, 3 mph WNW wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 516.08 miles

I was up around 5:30 AM but I just lied in bed until a bit after 9 AM. I really should have got out of bed! Anyway ... I did a brisk walk on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. My splits were 13:03, 13:42 and 12:44 over the last 0.05 mile.

Saturday, 9/5/2025

6293 steps, 47/122 resting/max HR, 185.4/184.5 pounds, 8 floors climbed

Walk: 2.05 miles, 29:18, 14:17 pace, 104/117 avg/max HR, 120/136 avg/max cadence, 73F, 57% RH, 10 mph NE wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 518.13 miles

I got out for a almost brisk walk on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. I started a bit slow but sped up once I got to the turn. My splits were 14:59, 13:37 and 13:49 over the last 0.05 mile.

I heard a plane buzzing around and decided to go outside and check it out. A skywriter made some designs.