Sunday, 9/27/2026 to Saturday, 10/3/2206 --- IN PROGRESS

I walked 7 times this week, 13.45 miles.

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

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 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 6/23/2026.

Sunday, 9/27/2026

steps, resting/max HR, pounds, 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

steps, resting/max HR, pounds, 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

steps, resting/max HR, pounds, 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

steps, resting/max HR, pounds, 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 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

Right now ... I am medically uncleared to run.

Thursday, 10/1/2026

steps, resting/max HR, 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

steps, resting/max HR, pounds, 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

steps, running/max HR, pounds, 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.

Sunday, 8/23/2026 to Saturday, 8/29/2026

I walked 6 times this week, 9.78 mile

I ran 2 times this week, 2.44 miles.

I took 38,223 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 2251-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, 8/22). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 8/23/2026

4214 steps, 49/103 resting/max HR, 187.4/187.0 pounds, 7 floors climbed

Walk: 2.06 miles, 26:29, 12:53 pace, 99/105 avg/max HR, 126/201 avg/max cadence, 68F, 73% RH, 15 mph W wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 493.86 miles

I thought about going for a run but I didn't to do a run/walk (ugh!) I got out for a brisk walk on my "Out to Ling Rd" route. I added a bit of meandering around Greenleaf Meadow to get over 2.0 miles. My splits were 12:57, 12:50 and 12:25 over the last 0.06 mile.

Monday, 8/24/2026

5836 steps, 46/105 resting/max HR, 188.3/188.1 pounds, 6 floors climbed

Walk: 2.06 miles, 26:22, 12:49 pace, 99/109 avg/max HR, 127/203 avg/ma cadence, 61F, 82% RH, 12 mph SSW wind, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 495.92 miles

I got out for a brisk walk on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. My darling wife, Christine, was going for a facial at noon so I got out just before she left. My splits were 12:49, 12:50 and 12:47 over the last 0.06 mile.

I did get a thing on my imaginary things-to-do list done ... I vacuumed the townhouse .... the first time in about a year ... or more. I can cross it off my list for a year ... lol.

Tuesday, 8/25/2026

6177 steps, 49/106 resting/max HR, 188.1/187.6 pounds, 8 floors climbed

Walk: 2.05 miles, 27:23, 13:21 pace, 100/115 avg/max HR, 124/217 avg/max cadence, 64F, 88% RH, 13 WNW wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 497.97 miles

I got out for a brisk walk on my usual "Out to Latta Rd" route. Nothing unusual. My splits were 13:22, 13:19 and 13:30 over the last 0.05 miles.

A sad note today ... Dolly Parton died. Her wiki page has her complete history, link here. I noticed that over 99% of online comments were overwhelmingly positive. I loaded up my DVDinbox.com inbox with her movies (9 to 5, Steel Magnolias Joyful Noise, Unlikely Angel and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas) and a couple Grand Old Opry performances. I will download her music via ClipGrab from YouTube.

 

Wednesday, 8/26/2026

4623 steps, 45/125 resting/max HR, 188.1/187.1 pounds, 6 floors climbed

Walk: 1.07 mile, 14:18, 13:21 pace, 95/017 avg/mx HR, 134/249 avg/max cadence, 64F, 77% RH, 10 mph SW wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 222.01 miles

I got out for a brisk walk out to Spanish Trail and Latta Rd (the entrance to Spanish Garden Apartments). My splits were 13:19 and 14:00 over the last 0.07 mile. Then ... I decided to attempt to run back.

Run: 1.14 mile, 12:36, 11:03 pace, 120/134 avg/max HR, 141/161 avg/max cadence, 70F, 69% RH, 8 mph SSW wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 223.15 miles

I set up a really nice and easy pace ... and couldn't hold for more than 50 strides (4 steps per stride) before I had to break to catch my breath. But I was out there ... I was trying to run ... and did the best I could ... until I got back. It was what it was. I may have to go to strength training or bicycling but I will continue onward.

Thursday, 8/27/2026

5611 steps, 45/128 resting/max HR, 186.0/184.8 pounds, 6 floors climbed

Walk: 1.09 mile, 14:27, 13:19 pace, 91/110 avg/max HR, 126/194 avg/max cadence, 72F, 73% RH, 10 mph SSW wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 499.06 miles

I got out for a brisk walk and ended up at Spanish Trail before I stopped. I had the idea to run back again and see if I could go a bit farther before I walked. My splits were 13:20 and 13:00 over the last 0.09 mile.

Run: 1.30 mile, 15:19, 11:48 pace, 121/134 avg/max HR, 139/160 avg/max cadence, 72F, 73% RH, 10 mph SSW wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 500.36 miles

I tried to run farther than 50 strides. I did 100 strides twice and then about 50 strides per run the rest of the way back. My pace ended up to be the slowest of my runs this month. My splits were 11:55 and 11:25 over the last 0.30 mile. 

Friday, 8/28/2026

6289 steps, 46/113 resting/max HR, 185.7/184.8 185.6/185.0 pounds, 6 floors climbed

Walk: 1.45 mile, 20:03, 13:51 pace, 105/121 avg/max HR, 121/136 avg/max cadence, 64F, 88% RH, 7 mph NW wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 501.81 miles

I got out early on my "Another mile" route. Why early? I had to take my darling wife, Christine, to a doctor's appointment at 9:30 AM. So, I made the most of walk at a brisk pace but cut the walk short due to time. My splits were 13:36 and 14:24 over the last 0.45 mile.

Saturday, 8/29/2026

5473 steps, 49/130 resting/max HR, pounds, floors climbed

Walk: 2.05 miles, 28:06, 13:42 pace, 106/136 avg/max HR, 121/197 avg/max cadence, 64F, 68% RH, 8 mph SW wind, sunny

I got out for a brisk walk on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. I worked up a bit of a sweat ... nothing unusual. My splits were 14:10, 13:17 and 12:47 over the last 0.05 mile.

Sunday, 8/16/2026 to Saturday, 8/22/2026

I walked 4 times this week, 8.0 miles

I ran 3 times this week, 5.58 miles.

I took 38,107 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).

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 2244-day steak (since 6/24/2020 or 6 years, 1 month) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 8/15). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 8/16/2026

4926 steps, 52/93 resting/max HR, 189.4/188.6 pounds, 8 floors climbed

Walk: 2.15 miles, 30:40, 14:16 pace, 90/100 avg/max HR, 120/130 avg/max cadence, 66F, 73% RH, 3 mph SE wind, partly cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 485.95 miles

I took the advice of my darling wife, Christine, and got out early for a brisk walk on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. My splits were 14:28, 14:07 and 14:03 over the last 0.15 mile.

Monday, 8/17/2026

7474 steps, 49/129 resting/max HR, 187.6/188.6(?) pounds, 12 floors climbed

Run: 2.08 miles, 22:02, 10:32 pace, 123/137 avg/max HR, 142/165 avg/max cadence, 72F, 94% RH, 5 mph NW wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 217.44 miles

I got out early again to beat the heat, humidity and maybe a bit of rain. I tried to run ... and had limited success. I just can't run more than 50 strides (that's 4 steps/stride) before I am out of breath and had to walk for a bit. My weight is up from the low 180s to the high 180s in the past 2 months. It's kind of concerning (healthwise) and depressing (running memory-wise). I will certainly ask my PCP about it at the yearly physical that is in October (I think). So ... I can do brisk walks but can't seem to run more than a couple hundred yards. I could run 5Ks without stopping just last year. Maybe my running is allergic to being retired, lol??? Whatever, my splits were 10:20, 10:48 and 9:51 over the last 0.08 mile.

Tuesday, 8/18/2026

4867 steps, 48/105 resting/max HR, 187.0/188.0(?) pounds, 5 floors climbed

Walk: 1.75 miles, 23:03, 13:10 pace, 100/107 avg/max HR, 125/235 avg/max cadence, 75F, 54% RH, 10 mph WNW wind, sunny

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 487.70 miles

I got out a bit after lunch for a quick walk on my "Out to Ling Rd" route. My splits were 13:13 and 13:07 over the last 0.75 mile.

Wednesday, 8/19/2026

4839 steps, 50/130 resting/max HR, 188.2/187.4 pounds, 5 floors climbed

Run: 2.05 miles, 22:49, 11:06 pace, 125/140 avg/max HR, 137/161 avg/max cadence, 64F, 94% RH, 8 mph SSW wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 219.49 miles

I got out for a run after I got back from turning in the NY plates for the 19 Trax. It was another "I can't run more than 200 steps before I had to stop because I'm out of breath" run. Yes ... I was in run/walk the entire run. I could 1 mile about a month ago and now it's not even a 1/4 mile. Maybe I have exercise-induced asthma, Runnersworld.com link here? I'm pretty sure that I was wheezing when I walked to catch my breath. My splits were 10:45, 11:26 and 11:34 over the last 0.05 mile.

Thursday, 8/20/2026

6524 steps, 48/119 resting/max HR, 188.8/187.8 pounds, 4 floors climbed

Walk: 2.05 miles, 26:17, 12:48 pace, 103/129 avg/max HR, 131/200 avg/max cadence, 61F, 88% RH, 3 mph WSW wind, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 489.75 miles

I was awake at 6:40 AM but didn't get out until around 8:30 AM. It was still before 9 AM so it's a win. I got out for a brisk walk on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. No worries ... I worked up a bit of a sweat. My splits were 12:36, 13:00 and 13:00 over the last 0.05 mile.

Friday, 8/21/2026

4349 steps, 49/129 resting/max HR, 188.4/187.7 pounds, 8 floors climbed

Run: 1.45 miles, 16:02, 11:03 pace, 122/137 avg/max HR, 140/163 avg/max cadence, 61F, 88% RH, 6 mph WSW wind, sunny

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 219.49 miles

I got out for another attempt at running. I had the same run 50 strides (4 steps/stride) until I ran out of breath and had to walk until I could do it again. I had no endurance whatsoever. I cut it short when the hole in the LOSP Trail fence presented itself so I could cut back to Greenleaf Meadows. There's lots that I could type about my current state of health ... but ... not today. Anyways, my splits were 10:55 and 11:21 over the last 0.45 mile.

Saturday, 8/22/2026

5118 steps, 49/110 resting/max HR, 186.9/186.2 pounds, 7 floors climbed

Walk: 2.05 miles, 26:06, 12:43 pace, 102/113 avg/max HR, 138/203 avg/max cadence, 63F, 83% RH, 3 mph SSW wind, sunny

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 491.80 miles

I got out for a brisk walk on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. I may not be able to run more than 50 strides but I can still walk pretty darn fast. My splits were 12:41, 12:44 and 13:14 over the last 0.05 mile.

Sunday, 8/9/2026 to Saturday, 8/15/2026 - Run Our River 5K - August

I walked 6 times this week, 9.36 miles

I ran 2 times this week, 3.57 miles.

I took 38,494 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).

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 2237-day steak (since 6/24/2020 or 6 years, 1 month) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 8/8). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 8/9/2026

5725 steps, 45/92 resting/max HR, 188.6/187.4 pounds, 11 floors climbed

Well ... today started out OK. My darling wife, Christine, didn't snore as noticeably last night. We both got a good night's rest! But ... it would have been better if my darling wife, Christine, had just slid into the passenger's seat this morning when we headed out from Avon OH. But no .... she slid into the driver's seat. Then .. it was white knuckles for me in the passenger's seat or just close my eyes and hope as she drove through Cleveland on I-90 and then out east. I tried not to knick-pick ... but she passed 2 tractor-trailers on the right, rode the white line and tried to drive the speed limit a lot. We argued, I tried to say nothing ... it was lasted until we switched seats at Conneaut OH. Then ... it was try, try ... not to argue the rest of the way home. WTF ... she looks so much prettier in the passenger seat ... and I control the driving!!!

Walk: 1.46 mile, 23:17, 15:59 pace, 80/92 avg/max HR, 119/221 avg/max cadence, 79F, 45% RH, calm, partly cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 209.71 miles

I got out for a slow walk on the "Another mile" route after we got situated back in our humble adobe (with its way too much stuff that we absolutely need to start getting rid of). Whatever. My splits were 15:51 and 16:18 over the last 0.46 mile.

Monday, 8/10/2026

4007 steps, 51/123 resting/max HR, 187.7/186.5 pounds, 5 floors climbed

Walk: 2.05 miles, 26:16, 12:49 pace, 111/134 avg/max HR, 128/205 avg/max cadence, 75F, 83% RH, 10 mph SW wind, cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 477.95 miles

One thing ... don't go on a trip out to OH and expect to NOT gain weight. WTF! I got out for a very brisk walk on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. It seemed to a lot hotter than what KROC reported. My splits were 13:00, 12:39 and 12:25 over the last 0.05 mile.

Tuesday, 8/11/2026

6698 steps, 49/144 resting/max HR, 185.2 pounds, 5 floors climbed

Tonight's race was the Run Our River 5K - August. I'm retired so it was a 16 minute drive from the townhouse down to the race venue. I got there around 5:50 PM.

Run: 0.45 mile, 4:14, 9:22 pace, 126/137 avg/max HR, 149/158 avg/max cadence, 80F, 47% RH, 10 mph NW wind, partly cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 210.16 miles

I got out for a little 0.45 mile warm up run which told me that this race would suck. 

Run: 3.12 miles, 31:41, 137/149 avg/max HR, 146/165 avg/max cadence, 10:09 pace, 79F, 42% RH, 14 mph WNW wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 213.28 miles

And ... we were off! I got up to a really slow "race" pace for 0.41 mile ... and then it was into a 50-stride run / walk for the whole fucking rest of the way. What-fucking-ever. But I finished.

My official time was 31:47, 10:11 pace. I was 74th out of 92, 7th out of 7 in my M 65-69 age group, overall link here, my results link here.

Wednesday, 8/12/2026

5342 steps, 47/119 resting/max HR, 186.2/187.5 pounds, 16 floors climbed

Walk 2.05 miles, 25:45, 12:34 pace, 103/126 avg/max HR, 132/207 avg/max cadence, 68F, 94% RH, calm, overcast

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 480.0 miles

I didn't get out in the morning or early afternoon ... and then it started to rain ... so I waited some more. I finally got out a bit after 6 PM for a very brisk walk on my "Out to Ling Rd" route. My splits were 12:52, 12:17 and 11:57 over the last 0.05 mile.

Thursday, 8/13/2026

5799 steps, 52/133 resting/max HR, 188.8/187.7 pounds, 7 floors climbed

Run: 2.08 miles, 21:19, 10:16 pace, 126/139 avg/max HR, 144/161 avg/max cadence, 75F, 69% RH, 6 mph NW wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 215.36 miles

I got for another f***ing run/walk on my "Out to Latta Rd". I can't run more than 50-strides before I have to walk!!! It f***ing sucks! I think that my allergies are preventing me from running ... maybe??? I am taking a daily 24-hour allergy pill plus a few 4-6 hour antihistamine pills during the day now. Who knows! Anyways ... my splits were 10:13, 10:27 and 8:26 over the last 0.08 mile.

Friday, 8/14/2026

6409 steps, 49/101 resting/max HR, 188.1 pounds, 6 floors climbed

Walk: 1.75 miles, 27:49, 15:54 pace, 91/108 avg/max HR, 112/125 avg/max cadence, 75F, 57% RH, 12 mph NE wind, partly cloudy

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 481.75 miles

I got out after supper for a "meh" walk on my "Out to Ling Rd" route. My splits were 15:54 and 15:52 over the last 0.75 mile.

Why a "meh" pace so late? I really have thoughts about my health but not today.

Well ... my darling wife, Christine, and I endured trading in our 2 cars, a 2014 Cruze with 55K and a 2019 Trax with 60K that needed $4.4K of repairs to buy a 2026 Trailblazer at Bob Johnson's Chevy. We were there for about 5 hours, though with a break to get a cashier's check from Christine for the down payment from ESL and lunch at DiBella's. I'll be making the payments for the next 5 years. We did drive home with a new car though. Now we are down to one car.

Saturday, 8/15/2026

4514 steps, 51/107 resting/max HR, 189.4/188.6 pounds, 4 floors climbed

Walk: 2.05 miles, 28:37, 13:58 pace, 97/111 avg/max HR, 121/247 avg/max cadence, 72F, 57% RH, 9 mph ENE wind, sunny 

Shoes: white Brooks Glycerin GTS21 - 483.80 miles

I got out late again just before sunset for a brisk on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. My splits were 13:50 and 13:59.

Why was out again for a walk so late? Well ... my darling wife, Christine, and I got out to order new glasses at Lenscrafters, a bit of lunch and then shopping at Aldi's. We both needed to digest our big lunch and almost got a nap.

Sunday, August 2, 2026 to Saturday, August 8, 2026 - IEXC #1

I walked 5 times this week, 9.1 miles

I ran 2 times this week, 6.22 miles.

I took 43,415 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).

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 2230-day steak (since 6/24/2020 or 6 years, 1 month) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 8/1). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 8/2/2026

5706 steps, 42/140 resting/max HR, 184.2/183.2 pounds, 7 floors climbed

Run: 3.15 miles, 31:27, 9:59 pace, 130/145 avg/max HR, 145/162 avg/max cadence, 77F, 83% RH, 8 mph S wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 196.08 miles

I got out in the afternoon after the rain in the morning and early afternoon. It was very humid. I made it one mile on my nice and easy run before I began my walk/run. I just couldn't keep a pace for more than 100 paces. It was what it was. My splits were 9:12, 10:02, 10:52 and 8:53 over the last 0.15 mile.

Monday, 8/3/2026

4833 steps, 47/107 resting/max HR, 184.1/183.4 pounds, 6 floors climbed

Walk: 2.15 miles, 28:21, 13:11 pace, 96/105 avg/max HR, 122/136 avg/max cadence, 66F, 88% RH, 10 mph NW wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 198.23 miles

My darling wife, Christine, left me alone for a bit while she went out to get her nails and hair done for out upcoming trip to OH on Friday. I got out after lunch for a brisk walk on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. My splits were 13:10, 13:08 and 13:36 over the last 0.15 mile.

Tuesday, 8/4/2026

4685 steps, 46/111 resting/max HR, 185.1/184.2 pounds, 7 floors climbed

Walk: 2.05 miles, 25:49, 12:35 pace, 106/116 avg/max HR, 138/250 avg/max cadence, 79F, 54% RH, 5 mph SW wind, partly cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 200.28 miles

I didn't get outside until a bit after 1:30 PM so I opted for a walk instead of a run. It was just too hot and I knew I would have melted after a mile (maybe sooner). I kicked it up to a really brisk walk after I got up on the LOSP Trail. My splits were 12:36, 12:36 and 11:58 over the last 0.05 mile.

Wednesday, 8/5/2026

5716 steps, 46/111 resting/max HR, 185.1 pounds, 4 floors climbed

Walk: 2.05 miles, 27:27, 13:23 pace, 102/116 avg/max HR, 122/177 avg/max cadence, 82F, 58% RH, 6 mph WSW wind, partly cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 202.33 miles

I got out around 12:30 PM for a brisk walk on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. It was hot so I was sweaty when I got done. My splits were 13:32, 13:06 and 12:43 over the last 0.05 mile.

Thursday, 8/6/2026

8322 steps, 48/142 resting/max HR, 187.8(!)/184.9 pounds, 34 floors climbed

Run: 3.07 miles, 34:46, 11:19 pace, 135/148 avg/max HR, 140/245 avg/max cadence, 85F, 46% RH, 12 mph W wind, partly cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 205.40 miles

I had a race tonight, so I was a bit out of sorts without any exercise in the morning or afternoon. So ... I just lazed around a bit.

Tonight's race was another Rochester Runner of the Year race, the 7th of 13, and my fourth in a row. It was the Innovation Edge Cross Country (IEXC) Race #1 held out at Cobbs Hill Park. I had raced the IEXC Series back in 2011 and 2013, so I vaguely remembered the route around Cobbs Hill Park. I parked about 1/2 mile from the race venue. I got my bib and just waited for the race to start.

And ... we were off! It was hot and humid as I set up to a slow race pace and held on just under a mile before I resorted to a run/walk. I walked up to the mile split at 9:44. I walked the slight hills and ran the flat and downs. I kept my eyes on my feet so I wouldn't fall when I got to the woods with its roots. I just kept on keeping on. Then I got out of the woods and back to the finish. I kept running ... and done in 34:46. I was hot, sweaty and tired when I got done. I am definitely NOT in trail racing shape ... nor road racing shape ... as compared to previous years ... when I was a bit younger.

I did OK. I finished in 34:42, 52nd out of 63. I was 3rd out of 3 in my M65-69 age group. My splits were 9:44, 12:26, 11:45 and 9:08 over the last 0.07 mile.

Friday, 8/7/2026

8479 steps, 50/97 resting/max HR, 184.4/184.7 pounds, 11 floors climbed

Walk: 1.75 miles, 24:08, 13:47 pace, 90/99 avg/max HR, 121/199 avg/max cadence, 70F, 88% RH, 5 mph SW wind, overcast

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 207.15 miles

I got out for a brisk walk on my "Out to Ling Rd" route. I made $0.20 on my walk by picking up 4 beer cans. My splits were 13:46 and 13:50 over the last 0.75 mile.

Then ... it was a walk on the ... AARRGHH side! This weekend was an outing to my darling wife, Christine, daughter, Beth's, 5th annual Barn party. Her daugher and her husband, Nick, have been building a barndomium for 5 years now ... with somewhat limited success. No matter.

Well .. the trip out there this year was ... an issue. It started at 11:40 AM with a trip out with our 2019 Trax with just under 60K on it. All was well ...until just past the Angola rest area on I-90W. My darling wife had just fallen asleep when I heard a buzzing sound ... it wasn't the radio ... then ... boom ... boom ... BOOM ... BOOM ... luckily, I was in the slow lane ... I guided the Trax to a stop ... smoke arose from under the car ... I tried to move again ... tick, tick, tick ... the car was not moving. Christine had woke up terrified. We exited the car quickly on the side on I90W ... I looked under the car but couldn't find anything obviously wrong. Christin had a fullblown panic attack ... then she called AAA Premier while drivers avoided us on I90E. A tow truck came about 40 minutes later. A nice driver, named Bud, ended up driving us all the way back to Bob Johnson's in Rochester (where we had leased and then bought the car) and all covered by AAA. BTW, the back of a tow truck is NOT comfortable to a 6'4" male ... trust me. We checked in (the repairs are an issue best left for another week) and then got a ride back to our townhouse). We started out again before just before 5 PM for our hotel in Avon OH in our 2014 Chevy Cruze. The Cruze does NOT have cruise control. We got there around 10:20 PM. My right leg was a bit ... overwrought ... from driving from 5 hours ... but we got there (a lot later than we had planned). We crashed and went to sleep .... or maybe not.

Saturday, 8/8/2026

5674 steps, 49/107 resting/max HR, 3 floors climbed

So ... we were in Avon OH ... but ... my darling wife, Christine ... snored ... ALL night. I don't think I slept much at all. We got up and headed down to breakfast around 9 AM. She headed out to her daughter's house in Grafton OH around 9:30 AM to help set up. I went back to bed to attempt to get more sleep for 3 hours. She came back for a bit. Then she drove us back for the Barn party. It was OK ... the 'dominium' part had more AC this year but not much else seemed to have been accomplished. Christine and I would have bought an existing house and then built a barn to house cars and shit ... NO ... we're sensible. 

Walk: 1.1 miles, 14:34, 13:16 pace, 112/132 avg/max HR, 1225/138 avg/max cadence, 84F, 70% RH, 14 mph WSW wind, partly couldy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 208.25 miles

I got out a brisk of a walk on a new "Out to Law Rd: route before we had any lunch. It was hot and humid for sure! The party was fine ... she and I saw her relatives and talked a bit to everyone. We did find out that her ex-husband had one of his kidneys removed due to cancer. She ... didn't feel broken up about it. Christine drove us back to our hotel in Avon OH and then we crashed.