I ran 5 times this week, 22.95 miles.
I didn't bike indoors this week.
I didn't bike outdoors this week.
I took 66,019 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.
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.
BTW, I am on a 928 day streak of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 1/7). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.
Sunday, 1/8/2023
12786 steps, 45/133 resting/max HR, 9:38 hours sleep, 179.7 pounds, 35 floors climbed
Run: 6.25 miles, 55:29, 8:52 pace, 91 feet elevation gain, 126/135 resting/max HR, 161/168 resting/max cadence, 28F, 74% RH, 6 mph W wind, wind chill 23F, overcast
Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 grey - 762.24 miles
I got out for a 10K run on my "Out to the Secret Sidewalk" route. I set up an easy pace and got it done. I endured the "squeak, squeak, squeak" sound that my running shoes made with every footfall. I really must change over to one of my two new Brooks Launch GTS8 running shoes. My splits were 8:55, 8:53, 9:00, 8:56, 8:42, 8:46 and 8:58 over the last 0:25 mile.
Walk: 1.65 miles, 23:14, 14:06 pace, 24 feet elevation gain, 82/99 resting/max HR, 118/136 resting/max cadence, 27F, 86% RH, calm, cloudy
Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS20 grey - 763.89 miles
I got out to take back 2 DVDs to the Redbox at the 7-11 on Lake Ave. My splits were 14:20 and 13:45 over the last 0.65 mile.
Monday 1/9/2023
7995 steps,44/129 resting/max HR, 7:19 hours sleep, 180.2 pounds, 14 floors climbed
Run: 3.15 miles, 28:06, 8:55 pace, 37 feet elevation gain, 122/131 avg/max HR, 160/171 avg/max cadence, 28F, 74% RH, 8 mph WNW wind, wind chill 21F, overcast
Shoes: Brooks Launch GTS8 blue - 6.3 miles
I put on my new Brooks Launch GTS8 running shoes this morning. I didn't change out the insoles yet. I will have to make a trip to Walmart soon. I set up an easy pace. The west wind was chilly for sure! My splits were 9:08, 8:55, 8:46 and 8:31 over the last 0.15 mile for a negative split!
Tuesday, 1/10/2023
10420 steps, 45/100 resting/max HR, 7:19 hours sleep, 182.0 pounds, 12 floors climbed
Walk: 1.65 miles, 20:55,13:53 pace, 20 feet elevation gain, 84/98 avg/max HR, 123 avg cadence, 32F, 86% RH, 10 mph N wind, wind chill 24F, overcast
Shoes: Brooks Launch GTS8 blue - 7.95 miles
I got out for a brisk walk on my "Out to Ling Rd" route. My splits were 14:08 and 13:31 over the last 0.65 mile.
Wednesday, 1/11/2023
9836 steps, 43/134 avg/max HR, 7:50 hours sleep, 181.2 pounds, 15 floors climbed
Run: 4.65 miles, 40:55, 8:48 pace, 70 feet elevation gain, 23F, 125/136 avg/max HR, 160/168 avg/max cadence, 79% RH, 12 mph E wind, wind chill 13F, cloudy
Shoes: Brooks Launch GTS8 blue - 12.6 miles
It was a bit chilly and dark outside and it was warm inside. But ... I got up, dressed warmly and got out for a run on my "Out by the pier and around" route anyways. The wind went right through me for a bit but I eventually warmed up. The runner who ran in all black with no headlight on the Secret Sidewalk surprised me. I had my head down looking at my footing in my headlight. I didn't see her until she was 20 feet away. We exchanged "Hi". How can she run in the dark? I know I can't. My splits were 9:06, 8:37, 8:53, 8:47 and 8:31 over the last 0.65 mile.
Thursday, 1/12/2023
13932 steps, 41/133 resting/max HR, 8:37 hours sleep, 180.0 pounds, 19 floors climbed
Run: 4.65 miles, 40:54, 8:47 pace, 66 feet elevation gain, 126/138 avg.max HR, 162/172 avg/max cadence, 37F, 81% RH, 7 mph S wind, wind chill 33F, overcast with sprinkles
Shoes: Brooks Launch GTS8 blue - 17.25 miles
I got out on my usual "Out by the pier and around" route. It was a bit warmer but a bit windy so I wore my usual clothing. I warmed up after the usual mile. My left hamstring had a mild discomfort but didn't stop me. I will probably walk or do an indoor bicycle tomorrow morning to give it a rest. I put my headlamp on wide beam when I headed down the Secret Sidewalk and had about 50 feet of warning when I saw a runner heading towards me. We exchanged "Morning" as we passed. My splits were 9:07, 8:46, 8:47, 8:48 and 8:23 over the last 0.65 mile.
Friday, 1/13/2023
3777 steps, 42/89 resting/max HR, 7:50 hours sleep, 179.9 pounds, 8 floors climbed
Walk: 1.5 miles, 22:06, 14:44 pace, 13 feet elevation gain, 79/97 avg/max HR, 119/132 avg/max cadence, 30F, 100% RH, 14 mph N wind, wind chill 21F, overcast with snow
Shoes: Brooks Launch GTS8 blue - 18.75 miles
I took a well timed walk this morning after 2 run days. It was colder, windy and snowy when I headed out for a walk on my "Out to Ling Rd" route. I could have stopped at the Greenleaf Fitness Center and I thought about that as I headed north on the sidewalk along Greenleaf Rd with the snow and wind right into my face. It was definitely cold and the snow stung a bit. But ... it certainly felt better once I turned for home with the wind at my back. Still ... brrr! My splits were 14:56 and 14:22 over the last 0.5 mile. A couple inches of snow fell during the day and it was cold enough for it to stick and stay around.
Saturday, 1/14/2023
7273 steps, 41/134 resting/max HR, 6:43 hours sleep, 179.8 pounds, 18 floors climbed
Run: 4.25 miles, 38:30, 9:03 pace, 58 feet elevation gain, 125/136 avg/max HR, 159/171 avg/max cadence, 19F, 86% RH, 10 mph N wind, wind chill 9F cloudy
Shoes: Brooks Launch GTS8 blue - 23.0 miles
I needed to run. It was cold so I put on 95% of my cold weather gear (I didn't put on my ski mittens). I ran with my Salomon Launch GTS8 shoes and regretted it when I hit the LOSP Trail. It was about 90% ice or light snow over ice. I almost slipped numerous times but stayed upright. I changed my route from using any sidewalk to using all road. Even the roads had a few icy spots. I also modified my pace and ran carefully. My splits were 9:37, 8:49, 9:12, 8:45 and 8:22 over the last 0.25 mile.
