Sunday, 3/27/2022 to Saturday, 4/2/2022

I walked 3 times this week, 4.45 miles.

I ran 4 times this week, 13.96 miles.

I didn't bike this week.

I took 51,643 steps this week according to my Garmin Venu smartwatch.

My Venu 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.

WALKING/RUNNING/BIKING: I have had a left ankle issue them seems to be almost OK now so I am getting back to short runs. A run is better than a walk in my 64-year-old mind but any exercise is good in the end.

BTW, I am on a 641 day streak of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 3/26). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

COVID-19: I've had the same blurb about COVID-19 for about 2 years with some varying details. Hey ... been doing it for 2 years so I will change it up.  I believe in science, vaccines, CNN, the CDC and wear a mask over my nose and mouth when I am in a public space like Wegmans or BJs even if it's not required. 

Sunday, 3/27/2022

6564 steps, 41/142 resting/max HR, 7:45 hours sleep, 182.2 pounds, 13 floors climbed

Run: 3.1 miles, 27:19, 8:48 pace, 37 feet elevation gain, 129/146 avg/max HR, 160/170 avg/max cadence, 27F, 96% RH, 8 to 26 mph SW wind, wind chill 17F, cloudy with light snow

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 grey: 30.90 miles

Ahh ... early springtime ... err ... late March in Rochester! There was a dusting of snow on the grass and windshields greeting me when I stepped outside. I dressed in my heavy winter running gear: Brooks tights, Craft windproof briefs, Craft underlayer, Brooks 1/4 zip long sleeve pullover, balaclava, Brooks beanie and heavy running gloves. The wind was bitter as I headed out to Dewey Ave. I ran really nice and easy ... almost regretting being outside ... but also glad that I was outside. A couple walking in the opposite direction as I neared Dewey Ave turned around as I groaned while turning around. I explained that "it's just me turning around ... at least I have a tailwind now ...". They chuckled as I ran past. I picked up the pace and felt better that I was heading home. I was awarded with a negative split 5K: 9:08, 8:48, 8:34 and 8:12 over the last 0.1 mile.

An interesting new article about a car that ended up in a Lake Ontario inlet at the end of Long Pong where it intersects Edgemere Drive, link here. I know exactly where this is. There is a foot bridge to the left of that steel fence that goes across that inlet. It used to be within running distance about 4 miles away .... when I could run long. It's now within bicycling distance ... whenever it gets warm enough to bike. Yes, I know that some people bicycle year around in Rochester but I am not one of them. I haven't been out on my bicycle since Halloween last year.

Monday, 3/28/2022

3655 steps, 47/92 resting/maxHR, 10:47 hours sleep (?), 192.5 pounds, 10 floors climbed

Walk: 1.45 miles, 22:31, 15;31 pace, 6 feet elevation gain, 86/101 avg/max HR, 108/141 avg/max cadence, 19F, 87% RH, 7 to 32 mph W wind, wind chill 9F, overcast

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 grey: 32.35 miles

I heard a snowplow plow our parking lot around 6 AM so I knew it had continued to snow overnight. Ahh ... early springtime in Rochester! I managed to not head into L3Harris and monitored their printers remotely. But ... I needed to get out for a walk. I really didn't want to but a streak is a streak. I knew a run would be dangerous so I walked. I chose my new gray Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 shoes but I really could have used more traction on the ice I encountered on  the LOSP trail. I didn't want to fall so I walked slowly when I had to. My splits were 16:09 and 14:09 over the last 0.45 mile. The increase in pace was due to bare pavement. 

Tuesday, 3/29/2022

8268 steps, 44/139 resting/max HR, 7:28 hours sleep, 185.3 pounds, 14 floors climbed

Run: 3.16 miles, 28:27, 9:00 pace, 83 feet elevation gain, 128/141 avg/max HR, 155/165 avg/max cadence, 30F, 38% RH, 12 to 24 mph W wind, wind chill 20F, sunny

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 grey: 35.51 miles

I got out after work for a 5K. It sunny, not as chilly but just as windy. It turned out to be a blah run. I just didn't feel like run and dragging myself out into the wind. I ran a bit faster on the way back. My splits were 9:06, 8:59, 8:58 and 8:51 over the last 0.16 mile. A negative split but it wasn't my best. Just ... blah!!!

Wednesday, 3/30/2022

5989 steps, 45/92 resting/max HR, 185.4 pounds, 6 floors climbed

Walk: 1.5 miles, 20:25, 13:37 pace, 10 feet elevation gain, 90/97 avg/max HR, 120/128 avg/max cadence, 43F, 56% RH, 13 mph SSE wind, wind chill 37F, cloudy

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 grey: 37.01 miles

I got out after work for a walk on my "Out to Ling Rd" route. It was a bit warmer It was almost shorts weather! My splits were 13:23 and 14:04 over the last 0.5 mile.

Thursday, 3/31/2022

8792 steps, 44/142 resting/max HR, 9:21 hours sleep, 12 floors climbed

Run: 3.15 miles, 28:14, 8:57 pace, 30 feet elevation gain, 132/144 avg/max HR, 155/163 avg/max cadence, 57F, 69% RH, 17 to 40 mph SSW wind, partly cloudy

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 grey: 40.16 miles

I got out after work for a warm and windy run in shorts and a long sleeve tech on my "Out to Dewey Ave" route. I had to drag myself out and into the wind out to Dewey Ave. I just felt sluggish and wanted to just stop and turn around every step of the way. I felt a bit better when I made the turn but I still felt blah. Did I say blah? My splits were 9:10, 9:01, 8:50 and 7:59 over the last 0.15 mile. Yes ... another negative split but ... blah!

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

I took 16 walks in March for 21.63 miles, 1.35 miles/walk. I have taken 48 walks so far in 2022 for 66.49 miles, 1.39 miles/walk

I took 19 runs in March for 59.92 miles, 3.15 miles/run. I have taken 40 run so far in 2022 for 138.46 miles, 3.46 miles/run

I race one race in March

 3/12/2022 Runnin' of the Green, 5.1 miles, 43:29, 8:32 pace

I took 230,508 steps in March and 620,063 steps so far in 2022.

Friday, 4/1/2022

7763 steps, 42/97 resting/max HR, 10:03 hours sleep, 182.0 pounds, 16 floors climbed

Walk: 1.5 miles, 20:22, 13:35 pace, 7 feet elevation gain, 93/105 avg/max HR, 120/135 avg/max cadence, 36F, 27% RH, 16 mph WNW wind, wind chill 27F, cloudy.

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 grey: 41.66 miles

I got out after work for a brisk walk after work. There was a busy wind so I was glad that I put on more upper clothing than I thought I would need. My splits were 13:23 and 14:00 over the last 0.5 mile

Saturday, 4/2/2022

10612 steps, 45/145 resting/max HR, 10:29 hours sleep, 28 floors climbed

Run: 4.55 miles, 40:23, 8:53 pace, 82 feet elevation gain, 134/148 avg/max HR, 158/198(?) avg/max cadence, 34F, 76% RH, 5 to 12 mph WNW wind, wind chill 30F, partly cloudy

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 grey: 46.21 miles

I got out for a bit longer run on my "Out by the pier and around" route. I had a mild discomfort in my left arch so I took it nice and easy. My splits were 8:49. 8:49, 9:00, 9:00 and 8:37 over the last 0.55 mile. 

Sunday, 3/20/2022 to Saturday, 3/26/2022

I walked 4 times this week, 5.65 miles.

I didn't snowshoe this week.

I ran 5 times this week, 14.45 miles.

I didn't bike this week.

I took 48,966 steps this week according to my Garmin Venu smartwatch.

My Venu 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.

WALKING/RUNNING/BIKING: I have had a left ankle issue them seems to be almost OK now so I am getting back to short runs. A run is better than a walk in my 64-year-old mind but any exercise is good in the end.

BTW, I am on a 634 day streak of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 3/19). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

COVID-19: I've had the same blurb about COVID-19 for about 2 years with some varying details. Hey ... been doing it for 2 years so I will change it up.  I believe in science, vaccines, CNN, the CDC and wear a mask over my nose and mouth when I am in a public space like Wegmans or BJs even if it's not required. 

Sunday, 3/20/2022

10068 steps, 43/139 resting/max HR, 8:50 hours sleep, 181.4 pounds, 26 floors climbed

Today ... was a day. I got out late morning for a run that I just wasn't into ... for personal reasons between Chistine and I .... I just needed to get out. Well ... a blah run and walk ensued.

Run: 1.55 miles, 13.55, 8:57 pace, 22 feet elevation gain, 158/165 avg/max HR, 158/165 avg/max cadence, 39F, 81% RH, 17 mph W wind, wind chill 31F, overcast

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 grey: 9.25 miles

Walk: 1.55 miles, 26:15, 16:55 pace, 43 feet elevation gain, 91/125 avg/max HR, 110/153 avg/max cadence, 39F, 87% RH, 14 mph W wind, wind chill 32F, overcast

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 grey: 10.8 miles

I was a bit peeved about my previous run/walk blah run. I saw on a post on runner's group on Facebook a stark picture of a guy giving a middle finger. He was basically giving the middle finger to motivate his younger self that he overcame all his faults to .... run. I may not run as fast but I decided to get back out there.

Run: 2.05 miles, 18:17, 8:54 pace, 37 feet elevation gain, 131/141 avg/max HR, 154/163 avg/max cadence, 43F, 81% RH, 12 NW wind, wind chill 37F, partly sunny

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 grey: 12.85 miles

I got out for another run. It wasn't a long run ... it wasn't fast ... but it was a run. I did what I could ... and I was happy with that.

Monday, 3/21/2022

5803 steps, 48/90 resting/max HR, 8:04 hours sleep, 182.6 pounds, 16 floors climbed

Walk: 1.1 miles, 17:22, 15:46 pace, 7 feet elevation gain, 57/65 avg/max HR, 113/121 avg/max cadence, 54F, 38% RH, 16 mph NW wind, sunny

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 grey: 13.95 miles

I got out a bit after lunch for a walk around L3Harris B601. I was onsite and had time to kill. So why not? My left ankle/foot needed a recovery walk for sure.

Tuesday, 3/22/2022

8276 steps, 43/136 resting/max HR, 9:23 hours sleep, 181.6 pounds, 21 floors climbed

Run: 3.15 miles, 27:52, 8:50 pace, 36 feet elevation gain, 127/138 avg/max HR, 157/163 avg/max cadence, 39F, 30% RH, 8 mph NE wind, wind chill 34F, cloudy

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 grey: 17.1 miles

I got out after work on my out and back "Out to Dewey Ave" route. It was a bit chilly for the second day of Spring so I dressed in my usual winter running gear: Brooks tights, Craft briefs, Brooks 1/4 zip long sleeve pullover, Brooks beanie and heavy running glove. Ok ... I wear the same thing during the winter! Anyway ... I took it nice and easy .... half expecting to feel pain in my left ankle/foot but it was only discomfort so I went out and got it done. It's kind of frustrating but it was what it was. My splits were 8:52, 8:48, 8:57 and 8:19 over the last 0.15 mile.

Wednesday, 3/23/2022

4073 steps, 43/97 resting/max HR, 9:52 hours sleep, 11 floors climbed

Walk: 1.5 miles, 20:26, 13:36 pace, 7 feet elevation gain, 76/105 avg/max HR, 121 avg cadence, 41F, 70% RH, 15 mph ESE wind, wind chill 34F, overcast with sprinkles

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 grey: 18.6 miles

I got out after work for a walk. It was blustery, windy and sprinkling. A sensible person would have stayed inside but I took a walk anyway ... I'm stubborn. My splits were 13:34 and 13:40 over the last 0.5 mile.

Thursday, 3/24/2022

5509 steps, 43/141 resting/max HR, 7:31 hours sleep, 183.6 pounds, 9 floors climbed

Run: 3.15 miles, 27:26, 8:43 pace, 33 feet elevation gain, 134/145 avg/max HR, 156/161 avg/max cadence, 55F, 58% RH, 6 mph NW wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 grey: 21.75 miles

I got out during lunch for an out and back 5K on my "Out to Dewey Ave" route. I stretched out my left ankle/foot before and after. I took it nice and easy and half expected pain (just like always lately) but it didn't come. I wish I could I run faster like I used to ... but a run is a run. My splits were 8:46. 8:43, 8:45 and 8:11 over the last 0.15 mile.

Friday, 3/25/2022

6867 steps, 42/90 resting/max HR, 8:42 hours sleep, 182.7 pounds, 7 floors climbed

Walk: 1.5 miles, 20:29, 13:40 pace, 8 feet elevation gain, 67/76 avg/max HR, 118/132 avg/max cadence, 39F, 81% RH, 18 mph W wind, wind chill 31F, overcast

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 grey: 23.25 miles

I got out after work for a brisk walk. It had gotten colder and windier so I was back to my usual winter running gear. March in Rochester! My splits were 13:26 and 14:08 over the last 0.5 mile.

8370 steps, 46/139 resting/max HR, 20 floors climbe

Run: 4.55 miles, 41:35, 9:08 pace, 75 feet elevation gain, 130/141 avg/max HR, 157/165 avg/max cadence, 37F, 93% RH, 7 mph W wind, wind chill 33F, overcast

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 grey: 27.80 miles

I got out around 8:30 AM for a bit longer run on my "Out by the pier and around" route. I took it really nice and easy. I could feel a bit of discomfort in my right ankle/foot but it didn't progress to any pain so I sort of ignored it. I thought about a woman named Kelly who I never met that had worked at Fleet Feet. She had died this week of cancer and Fleet Feet had organized a run in her honor, #CamoForKelly, this morning. I also thought of #TrailsRoc and their 10th anniversary today. They had organized a run down at Mendon Ponds Park this morning also. My splits were 9:05, 8:54, 9:08, 9:34 and 8:53 over the last 0.55 miles. I took a couple of tiny walk breaks in mile 4 and then ran it in from there.

Sunday, 3/13/2022 to Saturday, 3/19/2022

I walked 4 times this week, 4.73 miles.

I didn't snowshoe this week.

I ran 3 times this week, 10.85 miles.

I didn't bike this week.

I took 57,178 steps this week according to my Garmin Venu smartwatch.

My Venu 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.

WALKING/RUNNING/BIKING: I have had a left ankle issue them seems to be almost OK now so I am getting back to short runs. A run is better than a walk in my 64-year-old mind but any exercise is good in the end.

BTW, I am on a 627 day streak of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 3/12). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

COVID-19: I've had the same blurb about COVID-19 for about 2 years with some varying details. Hey ... been doing it for 2 years so I will change it up.  I believe in science, vaccines, CNN, the CDC and wear a mask over my nose and mouth when I am in a public space like Wegmans or BJs even if it's not required. 

Sunday, 3/13/2022

4701 steps, 43/114 resting/max HR, 5:54 hours sleep, 182.5 pounds, 8 floors climbed

Walk: 1.5 miles, 20:20, 13:34 pace, 12 feet elevation gain, 100/123 avg/max HR, 123/190 avg/max cadence, 25F, 94% RH, 5 to 20 mph SSW wind, wind chill 17F, cloudy with light snow

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 black: 524.98 miles

My left ankle/foot were a bit wonky after yesterday's Runnin' of the Green so I opted for a walk. I thought I would take an easy walk but ... listening to Zep, Jimmy and the Stones off Spotify plus the cold and wind quickened my pace for sure! My splits were 13:47 and 13:08.

Monday, 3/14/2022

12545 steps, 47/109 avg/max HR, 8:05 hours sleep, 181.8 pounds, 25 floors climbed

Walk: 0.63 miles, 1:36:19, 95/117 avg/max HR, 32 avg cadence

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 black: 525.61 miles

Today's walk was loading the Budget truck that my daughter, Karen, rented for her move to Boston tomorrow. I started my Venu at 12:12 PM and it took 1:36 to load the truck with another guy and I loading it. Another guy was in the truck stacking. Everything went well. I also took out all the trash and recycling. It was nice weather for March: 50F, light wind and mostly sunny. I was more than ready to sit down when I got home but I also did a load of laundry. My clothes were a bit dirty.

Tuesday, 3/15/2022

5949 steps, 44/97 resting/max HR, 10:16 hours sleep, 182.3 pounds, 11 floors climbed

Walk: 1.5 miles, 21:22, 14:15 pace, 7 feet elevation gain, 86/97 avg/max HR, 118 avg cadence, 39F, 87% RH, 9 mph ENE wind, wind chill 34F, cloudy

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 black: 527.11 miles

I couldn't concentrate on much all day at work. I wasn't motivated for a run so I just did a somewhat brisk walk on my "Out to Ling Rd" route. My splits were 14:26 and 13:53 over the last 0.5 mile.

Wednesday, 3/16/2022

12985 steps, 43/140 resting/max HR, 8:49 hours sleep, 183.2 hours sleep, 14 floors climbed

Run: 3.15 miles, 28:08, 8:56 pace, 30 feet elevation gain, 131/141 avg/max HR, 155/161 avg/max cadence, 34F, 100% RH, 4 to 11 mph ENE wind,  foggy

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 black: 530.26 miles

I got out after work for a 5K on my "Out to Dewey Ave" route. It had a weird weather day all day. Aleza had told me that there was a "Fog Advisory" all day. I had been in the basement all afternoon and was surprised that is foggy out. The KROC airport weather was 54F. Well ... up 1/2 mie from Lake Ontario it was about 34F. I did a nice and easy out and back to Dewey Ave. My left foot (or ankle) was a bit wonky so I just got it done. It sucks but it's how I run right about now. My splits were 8:54, 8:58, 8:58 and 8:39 over the last 0.15 mile.

Thursday, 3/17/2022

7174 steps, 46/143 resting/max HR, 7:58 hours sleep, 183.4 pounds, 14 floors climbed

3.15 miles, 27:16, 8:39 pace, 36 feet elevation gain, 134/145 avg/max HR, 156/163 avg/max cadence, 51F, 64% RH, calm, mostly sunny

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 grey: 3.15 miles

A big difference between yesterday and today. It was in the low 50s and sunny today so I wore shorts and a long sleeve tech. I opted to break in a new pair of Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 shoes.

Friday, 3/18/2022

6456 steps, 43/92 resting/max HR, 8:29 hours sleep, 183.8 pounds, 6 floors climbed

Walk: 1.1 miles, 16:22, 14:53 pace, 7 feet elevation gain, 86/95 avg/max HR, 118/126 avg/max cadence, 63F, 42% RH, 10 mph NNE wind, sunny

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 black: 531.36 miles

I got out during lunch for a walk around L3Harris B601. I wore my old black Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 shoes instead of my new grey Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 shoes. Man ... could I tell a difference even with a walk!

Saturday, 3/19/2022

7368 steps, 43/131 resting/avg HR, 7:35 hours sleep, 181.9 pounds, 17 floors climbed

Run: 4.55 miles, 40:00, 8:47 pace, 63 feet elevation gain, 135/143 avg/max HR, 157/165 avg/max cadence, 38F, 100% RH, 5 to 16 mph ENE wind, overcast with fog

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 grey: 7.7 miles

I wanted a run that had a little more scenery so I headed out on my "Out by the pier" route. It's a bit longer and my right ankle/foot was a bit cranky about it. I remember the days that I went out for 8 or 10 mile runs .... now a 4 to 5 mile run makes me limp the rest of the day. Yes, I stretch both heels before and after I run! It's kind of frustrating but I guess I just have to be happy to able to run at all.

Sunday, 3/6/2022 to Saturday, 3/12/2022 - Runnin' of the Green 5 mile race

I walked 3 times this week, 4.1 miles.

I didn't snowshoe this week.

I ran 5 times this week, 17.66 miles.

I didn't bike this week.

I took 58,491 steps this week according to my Garmin Venu smartwatch.

My Venu 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.

WALKING/RUNNING/BIKING: I have had a left ankle issue them seems to be almost OK now so I am getting back to short runs. A run is better than a walk in my 64-year-old mind but any exercise is good in the end.

BTW, I am on a 620 day streak of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 3/5). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

COVID-19: I've had the same blurb about COVID-19 for about 2 years with some varying details. Hey ... been doing it for 2 years so I will change it up.  I believe in science, vaccines, CNN, the CDC and wear a mask over my nose and mouth when I am in a public space like Wegmans or BJs even if it's not required. 

Sunday, 3/6/2022

9814 steps, 44/145 resting/max HR, 8:48 hours sleep, 183.5 pounds, 35 floors climbed

Run: 3.15 miles, 27:43, 8:43 pace, 29 feet elevation gain, 133/148 avg/max HR, 159/167 avg/max cadence, 54F, 67% RH, 14 mph SW wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 black: 504.37 miles

It was 24F warmer today ... so I had to get out for a run. Shorts and a long sleeve tech on March 6th, baby! It was my third running day in a row so I knew my left ankle would complain. Yes ... it did complain with a mild ache. It didn't progress into any pain so I kept running. I kept it nice and easy on my "Out to Stutson St Overlook" route. My splits were 8:42, 8:36, 8:48 and 8:18 over the last 0.15 mile.

Walk: 1.5 miles, 27:19, 18:13 pace, 16 feet elevation gain, 84/110 avg/max HR, 103 avg cadence, 70F, 40% RH, 30 to 57 mph WSW wind, sunny

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 black: 505.87 miles

It got even windier and warmer so I got out for a walk when the wind really started to howl. It was interessting. The wind blew me around a bit on my "Out to Ling Rd" route. A small branch fell in front of me and glanced off my sunglasses. I started to look up when I passed near trees a lot more, lol. A section of picket fence that had been OK on my way out was now bowed out on my way back. A boat and its trailer had been turned almost completely around in the Greenleaf Meadows trailer parking lot. An interesting and somewhat dangerous walk. My splits were 18:25 and 17:51 over the last 0.5 mile.

The official high at the ROC airport was 73F which broke the record of 70F set back in 1894. The winds gusted as high as 73 mph. The warmth was short lived. It was 40F when I went to bed at 10 PM.

Monday, 3/7/2022

4008 steps, 48/95 resting/max HR, 182.1 pounds, 10 floors climbed

Walk: 1.5 miles, 19:32, 13:02 pace, 15 feet elevation gain, 79/99 avg/max HR, 123 avg cadence, 32F, 100% RH, 11 to 24 mph WNW wind, wind chill 24F, overcast with light wet snow

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 black: 507.37 miles

A lot different weather today for my walk. It was 38F colder 29 hours later. March will be March. The ground was wet and not frozen yet so I had no traction issues. I did have to avoid splashing in puddles. My splits were 13:00 and 13:04 over the last 0.5 mile.

Tuesday, 3/8/2022

8496 steps, 43/138 resting/max HR, 8:48 hours sleep, 182.4 pounds, 13 floors climbed

Run: 3.16 miles, 28:29, 9:02 pace, 45 feet elevation gain, 131/142 avg/max HR, 155/163 avg/max cadence, 32F, 70% RH, 2 to 10 mph WNW wind, partly cloudy

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 black: 510.53 miles

I got out after work for a nice and easy out and back 5K. My left ankle ached a little bit but I set up an easy pace and endured the ache. It didn't get worse so I guess it's all good ... I hope ... crosses fingers. My splits were 9:06, 9:09, 8:56 an 8:24 over the last 0:16 pace.

Wednesday, 3/9/2022

9424 steps, 43/95 resting/max HR, 8:43 hours sleep, 181.5 pounds, 11 floors climbed

Walk: 1.5 miles, 20:25, 13:37 pace, 43 feet elevation gain, 81/103 avg/max HR, 118 avg cadence, 37F, 62% RH, 6 to 12 mph WNW wind, wind chill 32F, mostly cloudy

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 black: 512.03 miles

I got out for a brisk walk after work on my "Out to Ling Rd" route. My left ankle ached a bit for the first 1/4 mile and loosened up so I could open up my pace. My splits were 13:31 and 13:47 over the last 0.5 mile.

Thursday, 3/10/2022

7308 steps, 42/143 resting/max HR, 9:08 hours sleep, 182.1 pounds, 19 floors climbed

Run: 4.5 miles, 39:21, 8:44 pace, 76 feet elevation gain, 134/145 avg/max HR, 157 avg cadence, 37F, 60% RH, 9 mph SSW wind, wind chill 31F, mostly sunny.

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 black: 516.53 miles

I got out for a run during lunch on my rarely used "Out to Dewey Ave and around" route. I wanted a bit longer run since I have the 5 mile Running the Green (aka Johnny's) race on Saturday. It was around 37F and I debated wearing shorts. I could have. I wore tights and only my Brooks 1/4 zip long sleeve pullover. I pulled off my heavy running gloves with about a mile to go so I could cool off a bit. My left ankle loosened up after a 1/2 mile. My splits were 8:35, 8:47, 8:47, 8:53 and 8:32 over the last 0.5 mile.

Friday, 3/11/2022

8571 steps, 44/104 resting/max HR, 8:10 hours sleep, 181.3 pounds, 13 floors climbed

Walk: 1.1 mile, 18:19, 16:40 pace, 3 feet elevation gain, 92/109 avg/max HR, 107/130 avg/max cadence, 39F, 81% RH, 10 mph N wind, wind chill 31F, cloudy

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 black: 518.03 miles

I got out after work for a nice, easy and short walk. My left foot was a bit wonky so I am a bit apprehensive about running the 5 mile Runnin' of the Green tomorrow morning. My splits were 16:52 and 14:48.

Saturday, 3/12/2022

10870 steps, 44/148 resting/max HR, 7:36 hours sleep, 181.3 pounds, 18 floors climbed

I got up around 6:30 AM. It looked like only about 1 to 2 inches of wet snow fell overnight. I puttered around for a while and started to get ready around 7:45 AM. I left at 8:12 AM and was down in the vicinity of the Blue Cross Arena at 8:26 AM. I parked in the big lot off of Court St for $5 ... happy with close parking. 

This race will always be Johnny's in my mind. This was my 10th in-person and 2nd virtual running of this race. This was my first large in-person race of 2022. It was weird walking into the BCA with so many unmasked people. I am vaccinated and boosted. I hope everyone else was ... but after 2 years of COVID-19 you just have to assume they are or have had COVID-19. 

I met up with a lot of running friends ... Bill Murphy, Bill Beyerbach, Bob Dyjak, Joe Ciecierega, Andy and Laura Ciaio among many others that I saw but didn't talk with. It was nice seeing people in person after so long.

I got out for a little warm up run. It was probably ill advised since it was a bit too close to 9:30 and a bit too fast since I had to get back to line up. BTW, the weather conditions were 24F, 91% RH, 11 mph NNW wind, wind chill 14F and cloudy. It was a far cry from last Saturday's temperature of around 60F (the high was 73F with a 72 mph wind gust at the ROC airport).

Run: 0.75 mile, 6:51, 9:06 pace, 17 feet elevation gain, 124/136 avg/max HR, 160/167 avg/max cadence

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 black: 518.78 miles

Run: 5.1 miles, 43:29, 8:32 pace, 53 feet elevation gain, 139/150 avg/max HR, 162/172 avg/max cadence

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 black: 523.48 miles

About 100 yards to go! ... photo courtesy of Jeanette George

I moved up in the line until I was around the 8:00 pace sign. And ... we were off! My race plan was just nice and easy. I hit the one mile mark around 8:38 (Garmin says 8:17 ... I do need to get my eyes checked). I saw the Fleet Feet cheer team of Ellen and Barb at just past 1 mile (and just before 4 mile). I gave a hand slap with them on the way out and the way back. I started to take tiny walk breaks at mile 3 and 4. I was a bit disheartened when the 8:30 pace leader passed me around mile 3.5. I did suck it up and picked up my pace in the run down Exchange to the finish. Andy Ciaio and Jeanette George gave me encouragement in the last 1/4 mile when I had nothing left. I saw the timer tick towards 43:30 and finished in 43:29. I grabbed a pint of water and put the finisher's medal around my neck. Done!

I hung around inside the BCA longer than I usually do. I had 2 donuts that were decorated with lot of green frosting and a pint of apple cider. I enjoyed some Irish music and just chilled. I headed home after the awards. A 13WHAM news article here.

I did OK ... i.e. I survived. My official time was 43:22 chip time. I was 343rd out of 1074, 15th out of 50 in my M 60-64 age group according to the robinhoodraces.com results, here.