I ran 3 times this week, 13.35 miles.
I biked twice this week, 22.94 miles.
I took 36,710 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 gotten over a nagging ache in my left hip/hamstring through lots of stretching. So ... I do short walks (1.65 miles), runs (< 5 miles) or bike rides (< 20 miles). A run or a bike is better than a walk in my 66-year-old mind but any exercise is good in the end.
WALKING/RUNNING/BIKING: I have gotten over a nagging ache in my left hip/hamstring through lots of stretching. So ... I do short walks (1.65 miles), runs (< 5 miles) or bike rides (< 20 miles). A run or a bike is better than a walk in my 66-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.
BTW, I am on a 1180 day (a bit over 3 years) streak of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 9/16). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.
Sunday, 9/17/2023
7513 steps, 40/145 avg/max HR, 10:00 hours sleep, 171.7 pounds, 21 floors climbed
Run: 4.45 miles, 38:19, 8:36 pace, 64 feet elevation gain, avg/max 132/152 avg/max HR, 158/170 avg/max cadence, 55F, 88% RH, 6 mph SW wind, cloudy
Shoes: blue Brooks Glycerin GTS8 - 157.19 miles
I got out for another try at my "Out by the pier and around" route. I set up my usual nice and easy pace. I concentrated on my stride and made sure that I didn't stop for any walk breaks. I did slow a wee bit coming up the slight at the end of Greenleaf Rd. My splits were 8:57, 8:39, 8:33, 8:37 and 7:49 over the last 0.45 mile.
Monday, 9/18/2023
2452 steps, 41/110 avg/max HR, 6:52 hours sleep, 173.0 pounds, 5 floors climbed
Bike: 11.47 miles, 57:15, 12.0/17.5 avg/max mph, 66 feet elevation gain, avg/max 101/114 HR, 27/31 avg/max respiration, 56/74 avg/max cadence, 55F, 94% RH, 3 mph SW wind, cloudy
It was calm and dark outside when I looked out the window at 5:45 AM. I grabbed the idea of a bike with a calm wind so I dressed for added chill with a long/short sleeve tech combo. I put on all my flashing and reflective gear. I saw a runner with a flashing Noxgear vest (like mine) on Jane Rd. It was a nice ride like usual.
Tuesday, 9/19/2023
3243 steps, 39/88 avg/max HR, 7:56 hours sleep, 5 floors climbed
Walk: 1.65 miles, 22:37, 13:43 pace, 14 feet elevation gain, 83/90 avg/max HR, 54F, 80% RH, 10 mph WNW wind, clear
Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 325.41 miles
I had a restless night of sleep. I think I dreamt that I was either walking or running to meet my daily streak? Anyway ... I got out for a brisk walk in the pre-sunrise darkness. I accidentally pressed Bike instead of Walk so my data may be off. It was a bit windy so I wore a long sleeve tech and light running gloves. My split for mile 1 was 13:43.
Wednesday, 9/20/2023
7401 steps, 39/140 avg/max HR, 7:15 hours sleep, 172.3 pounds, 20 floors climbed
Run: 4.45 miles, 38:48, 8:43 pace, 69 feet elevation gain, 130/145 avg/max HR, 158/165 avg/max cadence, 46F, 93% RH, 5 mph WSW wind, 93% RH, 5 mph WSW wind, clear
Shoes: blue Brooks Glycerin GTS8 - 161.64 miles
I lacked a bit of motivation this morning. It was dark and a bit chilly. I made the coffee and set its timer, weighed myself, got dressed, said goodbye to the cat and got myself outside. The first step is always the hardest. I did it! I was a bit late but I set out on my longer "Out by the pier and around" route at my usual nice and easy pace. I saw a runer and a couple of walkers without headlights. Me ... Noxgear Tracer360 vest and a headlamp. I didn't take a walk break! My splits were 9:01, 8:44, 8:41, 8:40 and 8:11 over the last 0.45 mile. A negative split to start the day!
Thursday, 9/21/2023
9971 steps, 44/139 avg/max HR, 173.4 pounds, 31 floors climbed
Run: 4.45 miles, 38:57, 8:45 pace, 65 feet elevation gain, 127/142 avg/max HR, 157/170 avg/max cadence, 45F, 93% RH, 5 mph SW wind, clear
Shoes: blue Brooks Glycerin GTS8 - 166.09 miles
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| The EPA ship, Lake Guardian, was docked by Bill Gray's |
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| Sunrise was in 15 minutes or so |
Friday, 9/22/2023
3875 steps, 41/136 avg/max HR, 9:15 hours sleep, 173.3 pounds, 8 floors climbed
Walk: 1.65 miles, 23:04, 13:58 pace, 13 feet elevation gain, 114/127 avg/max HR, 117/125 avg/max cadence, 45F, 87% RH, calm, clear
Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 327.06 miles
It was dark, a bit chilly and clear again with just Venus in the eastern sky to keep me company this morning. I had slept in a bit until 5:44 AM. I got up, got dressed, weighed myself, made the coffee and got out there. I set up a brisk pace to keep warm in shorts and a long sleeve tech for a walk on my usual "Out to Ling Rd" route. My splits were 13:59 and 13:58 over the last 0.65 mile.
Saturday, 9/23/2023
2255 steps, 40/115 avg/max HR, 8:58 hours sleep, 171.9 pounds, 5 floors climbed
Bike: 11.57 miles, 58:40, 11.7/16.8 avg/max mph, 70 feet elevation gain, 100/117 avg/max HR, 26/32 avg/max respiration, 57/76 avg/max cadence, 55F, 82% RH, calm, cloudy
I was thinking about a run today ... but I looked outside and saw it was calm. So I changed my mind, changed my clothes and got out on my bicycle. I added more layers for sure. I had on shorts, a long/short sleeve combo and my Brooks beanie. I was a bit chilly but I warmed up on top eventually. I saw Barry Cherney and another bicyclist as I was turning from the north on Island Cottage onto the LOSP Trail. They were coming down the hill from the south. He recognized me and said "Is that Doug DeWeaver?" We talked for a few seconds before they rode onward since they were riding faster. A totally coincidental meeting.
