Sunday, 10/4/2020 to Saturday, 10/10/2020

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I didn't walk this week (at least according to Garmin).

I ran 3 times this week for 10.5 miles
I biked 4 times for 55.55 miles this week.
I took 37.894 steps this week according to my Garmin Vivoactive HR (VA-HR) smartwatch.
My VA-HR gives me steps, heart rate, hours slept and floors climbed (take those last 2 data points with a grain of salt). My Withings WS-50 Smart Body Analyzer scale gives my weight.

RUNNING/BIKING: My left knee has had issues with running. I can walk, bike ... and run. Let's say that I run ... carefully. I wear a Buff when I run or bike so I can slip it up when I approach someone.

Sunday, 10/4/2020

2700 steps, 45/131 resting/peak HR, 6:58 hrs sleep, 177.3 lbs, 11 floors climbed

bike: 15.55 miles, 1:17:52, 12.0 avg mph, 18.8 max mph, 181 feet elevation gain, 105 avg HR, 173 max HR (probably wrong), 45F, 81% RH, 8 mph SE wind, cloudy

I got out for my bike around 6:30 AM. It was a bit chilly but I know how to dress for it: Brooks pants, long sleeve tech, Brooks jacket, Brooks beanie and heavy running gloves. I added my Noxgear lighted vest but didn't turn it on. My headlamp and taillight were on ... naturally. I did my slightly longer "Out to East Manitou Rd and around" clockwise. Not too many people were out: 1 walker, 1 runner and 3 bicyclists. I also saw the blue heron that likes to hang out by the boat launch on Buck Pond by the intersection of Island Cottage Rd and Edgemere Drive.

I watched the wild 4th quarter of the Browns, - Cowboys game. The Browns had a 27 point lead heading the 4th quarter ... game over, right? Well .. the Cowboys got within 3 points before the Browns answered with 8 points (a one play drive after the onside kick and blocked PAT that turned into a 2 point conversion) to win, 49-38, ESPN link here.

The darling wife, Christine, cooked two suppers today. She made tacos for herself to celebrate National Taco Day and she made ribs for me. I ate them during the first quarter of the Bills - Las Vegas Raiders games held out in "Sin City". Mmm! The game was a bit more interesting ... the Bills built a 2 TD lead and won by 1 TD, 30-23, ESPN link here..

Monday, 10/5/2020

8396 steps, 47/143 resting/peak HR, 7:18 hr sleep, 177.0 lbs, 9 floors climbed

run: 5.15 miles, 44:56, 8:43 pace, 105 feet elevation gain, 133 avg HR, 146 max HR, 50F, 94% RH, 5 mph W wind, cloudy

I was up to 5:10 AM and got up and out a bit after 6 AM. It was a run day so I wore the6/2020usual 50F running gear: shorts and long sleeve tech. I made up another route: The Dewey Ave loop. Meh. I had to add a bit at the end to get up to 5.15 miles. My splits were: 9:06, 8:33, 8:40, 8:43, 8:37 and 8:20 over the last 0.15 mile.

Tuesday, 10/6/2020

4329 steps, 46/118 resting/peak HR, 5:22 hr sleep, 176.6 lbs, 1 floor climbed

bike: 13.30 miles, 1:06:04, 12.1 avg mph, 17.3 max mph, 62 feet elevation gain, 108 avg HR, 128 max HR, 48F, 87% RH, 2 mph S wind gusting to 11 mph, clear

Well ... I was up at 5:30 AM and out on the bike at 6:00 AM. I had on the usual: Brooks pants, long sleeve tech, Brooks jacket, Brooks beanie and heavy running gloves. My headlamp, taillight and Noxgear lighted vest were all on as I headed out. Why is this important? Well ... down on the LOSP Trail between Greenleaf Rd and Dewey Ave is a bridge. It was dark with just me and the moonlight so I took the wrong side entering the bridge. Someone in the dark yelled :OTHER SIDE!" WTH? Someone was within 10-20 feet of their bridge exit. I didn't see a headlamp so the guy could have been a walker, runner or bicyclist. Yes, it would have been my fault but a headlamp would have helped because I did look! I yelled back "HEADLAMP!" but I bet I wasn't heard. Maybe their headlamp ran out of juice because mine did before I got back. I saw two other walkers ... both had headlamps and were seen easily. I will run that way tomorrow and on my bike on Thursday to see if I see anyone without a headlamp.

Wednesday, 10/7/2020

8636 steps, 45/140 resting/peak HR, 8:08 hr sleep, 176.8 lbs, 6 floors climbed

run: 5.35 miles, 47:46, 8:56 pace, 115 feet elevation gain, 133 avg HR, 144 avg HR, 59F, 65% RH, 4 mph SSW wind gusting to 18 mph, overcast

I was up at 4:53 AM and out at 6:01 AM. It was cool and windy so I wore shorts and long sleeve tech. I made sure that I was visible in the dark by wearing my headlamp and Noxgear lighted vest. I took up a nice and steady the whole way. I modified my usual "Out to the pier" route by heading down Latta Ave all the way to its end. I saw a bicyclist with a death with as I exited the Secret Sidewalk: no headlight, no taillight, no reflective clothing and no helmet. Whatever. My splits were: 

Thursday, 10/8/2020

3098 steps, 45/123 resting/peak HR, 6:47 hr sleep, 176.9 lbs, 0 floors climbed

bike: 13.31 miles, 1:06:20, 12.0 avg mph, 17.5 max mph, 56 feet elevation gain, 108 avg HR, 129 max HR, 47F, 87% RH, 1 mph SW wind gusting to 18 mph, partly cloudy

I was up with my alarm at 5:30 AM and out for my bike on my usual route at 6 AM. I entered the bridge on the LOSP Trail between Greenleaf Rd and Dewey Ave on the right side ... no one there. I only saw 1 bicyclist (with a headlight) and 2 walkers (1 with a headlight and 1 with a reflective belt) on the entire ride. I scared the usual rabbits and saw a blue heron on Long Pond and a red fox crossing Island Cottage by the LOSP Trail entrance.

Friday, 10/09/2020

8593 steps, 46/140 resting/peak HR, 7:35 hr sleep, 177.7 lbs, 4 floors climbed

run: 5:36 miles, 47:31, 8:52 pace, 115 feet elevation gain, 130 avg HR, 161 max HR, 41F, 100% RH, calm, partly cloudy

It was chilly when I woke up at 5:30 AM. It took a lot of gumption to get out of bed, dressed for a fun and out the door. But I did. I wore shorts, long sleeve tech, Brooks beanie and heavy running gloves. I warmed up after 1 mile ... like usual. I ran by 10 fishermen on the pier ... you have to get up way earlier to beat them to the pier! My splits were: 9:01, 8:51, 8:51, 8:53, 8:50 and 8:37 over the last 0.36 mile.

Saturday, 10/10/2020

2142 steps, 44/117 resting/peak HR, 9:07 hr sleep, 176.3 lbs, 10 floors climbed

bike: 13.39 miles, 1:07:53, 11.8 avg mph, 19.1 max mph, 102 feet elevation gain, 106 avg HR, 128 mph, 74F, 63% RH, 6 mph W wind gusting to 26 mph, cloudy

I woke up at 5:45 AM and listened to the wind. I thought of riding my bike into the wind ... and went back to sleep. I wore back up at 9:20 AM ... it was still windy. But ... it was a warm day in October so I got out there for my ride. Exercise doesn't get done by itself. There was definitely a stiff headwind out of the south on the way out. But ... it was a bit of a tailwind on the way back. I saw 5 windsurfers on Long Pond. A nice noontime ride.