Sunday, 11/27/2022 to Saturday, 12/3/2022

I walked 2 times this week, 3.0 miles.

I ran 5 times this week, 19.97 miles.

I didn't bike indoors this week.

I didn't bike outdoors this week.

I took 51,135 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 am back to short walks (1.5 miles), runs (< 6.2 miles) or bike rides (< 20 miles). A run or a bike is better than a walk in my 65-year-old mind but any exercise is good in the end.

Walk/Run/Bike electronics: Garmin Venu (backup for the bike) and Shockz Air bone conduction headphones (discontinued on the Shockz website).

Trek Bike electronics: Garmin Edge 530 sensor bundle, Garmin Varia RVR315 rearview radar, Livall EVO21 smart helmet, and Redshiftsports Arclight pedals.

I don't buy my electronics retail. I buy my Garmin stuff used off of eBay or an online vendor when it's a generation or more old. I bought the helmet and pedals off of Kickstarter or Indiegogo so I got them at about a 40% discount. I usually buy my running shoes online or on sale at Fleet Feet.

BTW, I am on a 886 day streak of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 11/26). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 11/27/2022

7497 steps, 44/135 resting/max HR, 8:44 hrs sleep, 21 floors climbed

Run: 4.00 miles, 35:36, 8:53 pace, 75 feet elevation gain, 125/138 avg/max HR, 160/170 avg/max cadence, 45F, 45% RH, 5 mph SW wind, cloudy

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 grey - 613.49 miles

I got out for a bit shorter 4 miles on a new "Out and x 2 Secret Sidewalk" route that is slightly shorter. I kept it at a really easy pace since this was my 4th run in a row. My splits were 9:07, 9:04, 9:01 and 8:22. 

Monday, 11/28/2022

5962 steps, 43/92 resting/max HR, 8:06 hours sleep, 180.6 pounds (down 0.7), 8 floors climbed

Walk: 1.5 miles, 19:56, 13:17 pace, 10 feet elevation gain, 87/98 avg/max HR, 123/138 avg/max cadence, 37F, 93% RH, 12 mph NW wind, wind chill 30F, overcast

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 grey - 614.99 miles

I knew I needed a rest day from 4 run days so I got out for a brisk walk. My splits were 13:21 and 13:10 over the last 0.5 mile.

Tuesday, 11/29/2022

6539 steps, 43/134 resting/max HR, 7:11 hours sleep, 17 floors climbed

Run: 3.15 miles, 27:24, 8:42 pace, 126/136 avg/max HR, 161/172 avg/max cadence, 36F, 69% RH, 6 mph SE wind, wind chill 31F, cloudy

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 grey - 618.14 miles

I slept in a wee bit so I was out at 6:15 AM. I still had time for an easy 5K on my "Out to Stutson St Overlook" route. I saw a runner on a Latta Rd sidewalk (like me) ... no headlight but at least he had a reflective vest. My splits were 8:58, 8:45, 8:32 and 7:40 over the last 0.15 mile. A negative split 5K is a good way to start a day!!!

Wednesday, 11/30/2022

11235 steps, 45/148 resting/max HR, 179.5 pounds (down 1.0), 18 floors climbed

Run: 4.55 miles, 39:54, 8:46 pace, 64 elevation gain, 132/153 avg/max HR, 161/171 avg/max cadence, 46F, 66% RH, 9 mph S wind, overcast

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 grey - 622.69 miles

I got out a nice run on my "Out by the pier and around" route. It was a bit warmer but windy. I overdressed a bit with my usual winter attire of Brooks tights, Brooks 1/4 zip long sleeve pullover, Brooks beanie and heavy running gloves. I could have gone with shorts. I eventually took off my Brooks beanie ... though it did start  sprinkling about half way into the run. My splits were 8:59, 8:49, 8:43, 8:44 and 8:24 over the last 0.55 mile.

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

I walked 14 times in November for 19.86 miles, 1.42 miles/walk and 123 walks in 2022 so far for 173.14 miles, 1.41 miles/walk.

I ran 21 times in November for 87.02 miles, 4.14 miles/run and 172 runs in 2022 so far for 634.56 miles, 3.69 miles/run.

I biked once in November for 15.87 miles and 64 bikes in 2022 so far for 819.18 miles, 12.80 miles/bike.

I took 245,470 steps in November and 2,205,433 steps in 2022 so far.

Our important dates: 02-19-77 we first met, 09-05-09 we met again, 09-03-11 we got engaged, 11-30-12 we got married!

It was also our tenth anniversary! Yes ... my darling wife, Christine, and I have been married 10 years!

Thursday, 12/1/2022

8941 steps, 41/136 resting/max HR, 8:03 hours sleep, 179.9 pounds (up 0.4), 22 floors climbed

Run: 3.16 miles, 28:11, 8:56 pace, 44 feet elevation gain, 126/144 avg/max HR, 161/170 avg/max cadence, 30F, 59% RH, 23 mph W wind, wind chill 18F, cloudy

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 grey - 625.85 miles

I got for a chilly and windy run on my "Out to Stutson St Overlook" route. I set up a "getting it done" pace into the wind and held it. My splits were 9:18, 9:03, 8:34 and 8:00 over the last 0.16 mile. Boom ... done with a negative split!

I watched the Bill plays the Patriots out in Forboro MA on Amazon Prime. The Bills spotted the Pats a TD, scored the next 24 points and then gave a FG at the end to win, 24-10. The Bills have won their 3 TNF games and are now 9-3!

Friday, 12/2/2022

3484 steps, 42/90 resting/max HR, 10:08 hours sleep, 181.5 pounds (up 1.6), 12 floors climbed

Walk: 1.5 miles, 21:13, 14:06 pace, 49 feet elevation gain, 83/96 avg/max HR, 121 avg cadence, 43F, 36% RH, 8 mph S wind, wind chill 39F, cloudy

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 grey - 627.35 miles

I had Friday off and was lazy so I ventured out in the afternoon for a walk on my usual "Out to Ling Rd" route. It was a bit wamer but I still wore tights. My splits were 14:15 and 13:50 over the last 0.5 mile.

Saturday, 12/3/2022

7477 steps, 40/137 resting/max HR, 6:47 hours sleep, 179.8 pounds (down 1.7), 19 floors climbed

Run: 4.56 miles, 40:26, 8:53 pace, 79 feet elevation gain, 126/139 avg/max HR, 160/169 avg/max cadence, 48F, 76% RH, 20 mph SW wind, wind chill 42F, cloudy

Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 grey - 631.91 miles

The temperature was 48F and I could have worn shorts. I wore tights anyways due to the stiff West wind ... and I am glad that I did. I set up a "get it done" pace on my "Out by the pier and around" route. I didn't stop for any tiny walk breaks (and haven't lately either). My splits were 9:01, 8:36, 8:46, 9:08 and 8:46 over the last 0.56 mile.