Sunday, 4/2/2023 to Saturday, 4/8/2023

I walked 4 times this week, 6.0 miles.

I ran 3 times this week, 9.45 miles.

I didn't bike indoors this week.

I didn't bike outdoors this week.

I took 44.204 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.

BTW, I am on a 1012 day streak of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 4/1). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 4/2/2023

5172 steps, 44/145 resting/mas HR, 10:02 hours sleep, 174.1 pounds, 11 floors climbed

Run: 3.15 miles, 28:45, 9:07 pace, 62 feet elevation gain, 134/156 avg/max HR, 151/160 avg/max cadence, 28F 46% RH, 9 mph NNW wind, wind chill 20F, sunny

Shoes: black Brooks Adrenaline GTSXX - 561.17 miles

Well ... a cold front came through yesterday afternoon. The temperature dropped like a stone so it was 27 degrees colder than yesterday morning. It was definitely back to tights and the usual winter running clothing. My left hip/hamstring were dodgy lilke usual but I wanted to run to I did no matter how it felt. It wasn't enjoyable but I got it done. My splits were 9:23, 9:00, 9:05 and 8:26 over the last 0.15 mile.

Monday, 4/3/2023

6771 steps, 40/108 resting/max HR, 7:37 hours sleep, 175.0 pounds, 11 floors climbed

Walk: 1.5 miles, 20:18, 13:33 pace, 7 feet elevation gain, 90/103 avg/max HR, 118 avg cadence, 37F, 44% RH 7 mph S wind, wind chill 33F, cloudy

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 241.43 miles

I wanted to rest my running legs and muscles so I got out for a brisk walk on my usual "Out to Ling Rd" route. It was a bit cold and windy but I got out there. My splits were 13:36 and 13:26 over the last 0.5 mile.

Tuesday, 4/4/2023

8954 steps, 55/145 resting/max HR, 8:22 hours sleep, 174.6 pounds, 12 floors climbed

Run: 3.15 miles, 29:04, 9:14 pace, 59 feet elevation gain, 133/146 avg/max HR, 156/207 avg/max cadence, 45F, 100% RH, 7 mph SE wind, wind chill 41F, light rain

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 244.58 miles

I could hear the rain after I woke up with my Alexa alarm at 5:25 AM. I briefly thought of delaying my walk until after it was forecast to stop but I was stubborn so I got up, got dressed and got out there. I also briefly thought about wearing shorts since it was above 40F but I wore tights like usual. I thought about how crazy I am getting out every morning even in the rain. I had the crazy thought of pressing Run instead of Walk so I could get done quicker so I did. I struck up an easy pace and endured the ache in my left hip/hamstring. It's like a nagging ache that just won't go away. I thought about turning about at various points for a 1.5, 2 mile run but I went out on my "Out to Clematis St" route. I got it done but I didn't enjoy it. My splits were 9:20, 9:19, 9:05 and 9:03 over the last 0.15 mile.

Wednesday, 4/5/2023

7747 steps, 42/107 resting/max HR, 7:23 hours sleep, 175.9 pounds, 8 floors climbed

Walk: 1.5 miles, 21:07, 14:05 pace, 7 feet elevation gain, 87/101 avg/max HR, 119/128 avg/max cadence, 39F, 81% RH, 9 mph ENE wind, wind chill 34F, cloudy

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 246.08 miles

I got up, got dressed and got out for a brisk walk on my usual "Out to Ling Rd" route. It was a bit cold and windy. My splits were a bit slower: 14:00 and 14:15 over the last 0.5 mile. My muscles just didn't loosen up as much as they usually do.

The weather will be interesting today ... a warm front in the late morning will bring the temperature up to 70F in the afternoon and then a cold front around 2 PM which brought rain and a rumble of thunder.

Thursday, 4/6/2023

7905 steps, 43/142 resting/max HR, 7:05 hours sleep, 175.6 pounds, 18 floors climbed

Run: 3.15 miles, 29:16, 9:17 pace, 59 feet elevation gain, 132/146 avg/max HR, 153/162 avg/max cadence, 61F, 77% RH, 17 mph W wind, cloudy

Shoes: black Brooks Adrenaline GTSXX - 564.32 miles

It was still warm when I went out so I wore shorts and a long sleeve tech. I struck up a really nice and easy pace. My left hip/hamstring complained quite a bit but I ignored it. It was enough to take any joy out of my run. My splits were 9:29, 9:19, 9:09, 8:46 over the last 0.15 mile. Yes, a negative split but one without any joy.

Friday, 4/7/2023

3407 steps, 40/90 resting/max HR, 7:41 hours sleep, 176.6 pounds, 6 floors climbed

Walk: 1.5 miles, 20:34, 13:42 pace, 6 feet elevation gain, 87/99 avg/max HR, 119/126 avg/max cadence, 39F, 60% RH, 10 mph W wind, wind chill 33F, clear

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 247.58 miles

The full moon hanging in the west sky was the first thing I noticed when I stepped outside this morning. It was quite pretty. It was back to my Brooks tights, Craft long sleeve baselayer, Brooks 1/4 zip long sleeve pullover, Brooks beanie and heavy running gloves. But ... the long range forecast is for a 10 day stretch that will have temperatures in the 70s soon! But ... today was brisk was a cold wind. I struck up a brisk pace to match the cold. My splits were 13:45 an 13:46 over the last 0.5 mile.

Saturday, 4/8/2023

4248 steps, 40/108 resting/max HR, 8:21 hours sleep, 175.5 pounds 7 floors climbed

Walk: 1.5 miles, 19:44, 13:08 pace, 9 feet elevation gain, 91/114 avg/max HR, 119/135 avg/max cadence, 39F, 44% RH, 3 mph N wind, sunny

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 249.08 miles

It was a brisk and sunny morning and the sun had long since rose before I got out after 10 AM. The forecast is for sun and temperatures that rise into the 70s before the end of the week. But today it was 39F so I wore tights and the usual cold weather gear. I struck up a good pace and then hiked up it once I got a bit warm. Boom! My splits were 13:17 and 12:51 over the last 0.5 mile.