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.