Sunday, 7/2/2023 to Saturday, 7/8/2023

I walked twice this week, 3.4 miles.

I ran twice his week, 6.31 miles.

I biked 3 times this week, 39.72 miles

I took 32,972 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 been hampered by a nagging ache in my left hip/hamstring for the past month. So ... I can do short walks (1.5 miles), somewhat painful runs (< 3.1 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.

BTW, I am on a 1103 day (a bit over 3 years) streak of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 7/1). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 7/2/2023

914 steps, 41/129 resting/max HR, 10:03 hours sleep, 173.4 pounds, 2 floors climbed

Bike: 13.30 miles, 59:58, 13.3/23.1 avg/max mph, 49 feet elevation gain, 107/130 avg/max HR, 27/33 avg/max respiration, 57/90 avg/max cadence, 72F, 94% RH, 3 mph SW wind, overcast

I got out a nice (and sweaty ride) on my usual "Out to East Manitou Rd" route. There were a few more bicyclists out than usual. I actually talked to one for a few miles as we rode back on Edgemere Drive.

Monday, 7/3/2023

5566 steps, 41/120 resting/max HR, 7:46 hours sleep, 174.5 pounds, 5 floors climbed

Walk: 1.75 miles, 25:29, 14:34 pace, 26 feet elevation gain, 103/120 avg/max HR, 112/126 avg/max cadence, 70F, 100% RH, calm, light rain

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 300.55 miles

I got out for a soggy walk in a light rain on my usual "Out to Ling Rd" route. It was just a light rain that was practically over by the time I got back. My splits were 14:36 and 14:32 over the last 0.75 mile.

Tuesday, 7/4/2023

6373 steps, 40/142 resting/max HR, 9:16 hours sleep, 172.5 pounds, 18 floors climbed

Run: 3.16 miles, 30:22, 9:37 pace, 54 feet elevation gain, 129/145 avg/max HR, 148/163 avg/max cadence, 66F, 100% RH, 6 mph WSW wind, sunny

Shoes: blue Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 22.95 miles

It was a run day. It turned out to be an achy and sweaty run. The ache in my left hamstring just sucks the joy out of an attempt at running. I can run (in a fashion) if I take really short strides. It sucked but I got it done. My splits were 9:12, 9:26, 10:18 and 8:58 over the last 0.16 mile.

Wednesday, 7/5/2023

6586 steps, 41/111 resting/max HR, 7:03 hours sleep, 173.6 pounds, 0 (?) floors climbed

Bike: 13.25 miles, 1:06:24, 12.0/19/6 avg/max mph, 57 feet elevation gain, 96/113 avg/max HR, 23/32 avg/max respiration, 56/79 avg/max cadence, 66F, 94% RH, 6 mph SW wind, mostly cloudy

I got out for a nice and easy ride on my usual "Out to East Manitou Rd" route. I saw a backyard on Edgemere Drive that had transformed into a campsite with 11 (at least) tents. I also saw swimmers bringing their gear to a bench by Braddock Bay before they headed out for an open water swim. I waved. I probably knew some of them (or they knew me).

Thursday, 7/6/2023

6015 steps, 43/89 resting/max HR, 8:29 hours sleep, 175.1 pounds, 6 floors climbed

Walk: 1.65 miles, 23:47, 14:24 pace, 83/93 avg/max HR, 115/128 avg/max cadence, 68F, 100% RH, calm, hazy

Shoes: blue Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 24.6 miles

I tested out my left hamstring for a couple of seconds but it sort of hurt so I opted for a walk on my usual "Out to Ling Rd" route. My splits were 14:37 and 14:06 over the last 0.65 mile.

I had a profitable surprise when I filled up my Trax at BJs. The pump sign said $3.579 but it pumped at $2.879 which is a $0.70 per gallon saving. I saved a bit more than $7! I must have triggered an instant BJ gas coupon because I bought the right combination of goods.

Friday, 7/7/2023

5588 steps, 39/148 resting.max HR, 8:11 hours sleep, 173.8 pounds, 14 floors climbed

Run: 3.15 miles, 27:46, 8:48 pace, 56 feet elevation gain, 136/152 avg/max HR, 153/161 avg/max cadence, 72F, 94% RH, calm, cloudy

Shoes: blue Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 27.75 miles

I got out for a somewhat achy run on my usual "Out to Clematis St". It didn't ache as much so I pushed up the pace a little bit. It was warm, calm and humid outside with a very peaceful Lake Ontario as I ran on the Secret Sidewalk. I got back my Strava Local Legent on Secret Sidewalk Westbound. My splits were 8:52, 8:39, 9:00 and 8:10 over the last 0.15 mile. My stretching after each activity appears to be helping ... I can touch my toes again!

Saturday, 7/8/2023

1930 steps, 39/122 resting/max HR, 9:23 hours sleep, 172.8 pounds, 2 floors climbed

Bike: 13.17 miles, 1:01:04, 12.9/21.6 avg.max mph, 60 feet elevation gain, 106/122 avg/max HR, 27/35 avg/max respiration, 60/80 avg/max cadence, 63F, 83% RH, 5 mph SW wind, sunny

I saw these flowers on Cranberry Ponds as I rode by and circled back to take a picture.

I got out for a bike on my usual "Out to East Manitou Rd" route. It was a nice ride as usual.