I ran 4 times this week, 18.36 miles.
I didn't bike indoors this week.
I biked twice this week, 24.84 miles.
I took x 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: My left arch issue is OK now so I am back to short walks, runs or bike rides. A run is better than a walk in my 65-year-old mind but any exercise is good in the end.
WALKING/RUNNING/BIKING: My left arch issue is OK now so I am back to short walks, runs or bike rides. A run 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 816 day streak of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 9/17). 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 2+ years with some varying details. I am fully vaccinated with 2 boosters.
Sunday, 9/18/2022
8047 steps, 42/140 avg/max HR, 8:29 hours sleep, 179.2 pounds, 19 floors climbed
Run: 4.45 miles, 39:23, 8:51 pace, 66 feet elevation gain, 129/142 elevation gain, 159/167 avg/max cadence, 66F, 83% RH, 9 mph SW wind, cloudy
Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 grey - 387.49 miles
I had a serious lack of motivation when I woke up. I didn't get out until just after 12 PM but I did get out. I set up a nice and easy pace. I took two small walk breaks My splits were 8:47, 8:35, 8:45, 9:25 and 8:30 over the last 0.45 mile.
Monday, 9/19/2022
4447steps, 46/96 resting/max HR, 178.6 pounds, 12 floors climbed
Walk: 1.5 miles, 20:21, 13:34 pace, 16 feet elevation gain, 87/101 avg/max HR, 117/128 avg/max cadence, 73F, 73% RH, 12 mph W wind, cloudy
Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 grey - 388.99 miles
I slept in until around 6:45 AM and just lazed around while I watched Queen Elizabeth II's funeral. I got out after work for a quick walk. I could a thunderstorm out over Lake Ontario so I picked up the pace. It started to rain about 10 minutes after I got home. My splits were 13:39 and 13:26 over the last 0.5 mile.
Tuesday, 9/20/2022
4142 steps, 43/112 resting/max HR, 6:58 hours sleep, 3 floors climbed
Bike: 13.39 miles, 57:53, 138 feet elevation gain, 103/115 avg/max HR, 27/33 avg/max respiration, 58/80 avg/max cadence, 61F, 88% RH, 10 mph W wind, cloudy
I got out in the dark for a bike on my usual "Out to East Manitou Rd" route. It was quiet and peaceful like usual. I got in 11.75 miles before the sun even came up. I almost had a mishap when I hit a branch that was overhanging the shoulder on the west side of Island Cottage. There was a couple of cars coming behind me that distracted me from seeing it. I ducked but still whacked it. I swerved a bit but stayed upright. I might go out and cut that branch back myself.
Wednesday, 9/21/2022
6239 steps, 44/138 resting/max HR, 7:15 hours sleep, 178.7 pounds, 19 floors climbed
Run: 3.15 miles, 27:27, 8:43 pace, 39 feet elevation gain, 129/140 avg/max HR, 159/168 avg/max cadence, 55F, 100% RH, 5 mph WSW wind, partly cloudy
Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 grey - 392.14 miles
I got out in the dark on my "Out to Stutson St Overlook" route. I wore my Noxgear Tracer360 lighted vest so drivers could see me and my headlamp so I could see. The route does keep me off the road as much as possible. I got back about 15 minutes before the sun rose.
Thursday, 9/22/2022
8170 steps, 42/144 resting/max HR, 8:16 hours sleep, 179.9 pounds, 15 floors climbed
Run: 5.25 miles, 45:35, 8:41 pace, 87 feet elevation gain, 132/146 avg/max HR, 159/170 avg/max cadence, 59F, 77% RH, 6 mph W wind, cloudy
Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 grey - 397.39 miles
I had a random day off so I slept in until after 6 AM and didn't get out for a run until after 8 AM. I chose my usual "Out by the pier and around" route but added another loop of the Secret Sidewalk to get above 5 miles. I took a little walk when I started that second loop. My splits were 8:39, 8:21, 8:41, 9:04, 8:41 and 8:33 over the last 0.25 mile.
Friday, 9/23/2022
3539 steps, 42/113 resting/max HR, 8:03 hours sleep, 178.3 pounds, 4 floors climbed
Bike: 11.47 miles, 52:50, 13.0/20/0 avg/max mph, 73 feet elevation gain, 98/116 avg/max HR, 25/32 avg/max respiration, 54/79 avg/max cadence, 46F, 66% RH, 12 mph NNW wind, cloudy
Fall is here! It was chilly and windy for sure this morning! I put on my Brooks pants, jacket and beanie along with a long sleeve tech. I was a bit cold until I got used to it. The wind definitely held me back when I rode into it. I saw 2 fox cross across Island Cottage up near Edgemere Drive on my way out.
Saturday, 9/24/2022
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Run: 5.51 miles, 48:17, 8:46 pace, 104 feet elevation gain, 128/142 avg/max HR, 159/168 avg/max cadence, 43F, 100% RH, 6 mph SW wind, wind chill 40F, sunny
Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 grey - 402.90 miles
It was colder than what I was used to and I had to talk myself into getting out the door. It was 43F but sunny. I even thought about putting on tights but settled on shorts, long sleeve tech, Brooks beanie and light gloves. I took off my beanie at mile 1.5 when I warmed up. I kept a steady pace and stretched the run by running out to Mann Rd. My splits were 8:58, 8:42, 8:43, 8:44, 8:46 and 8:44 over the last 0.41 mile.
