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.