I ran 6 times this week, 31.81 miles.
I didn't bike this week.
I took 62,863 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: I use Garmin Venu for runs and walks (backup for the bike). I listen to my Shokz OpenMove bone conduction headphones.
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 1229 day steak (3 years, 4 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 11/4). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.
Sunday, 11/5/2023
11:06 hours sleep, 9307 steps, 41/139 avg/max HR, 171.8 pounds, 11 floors climbed
Run: 5.56 miles, 49:28, 8:54 pace, 70 feet elevation gain, 126/145 avg/max HR, 159/197 avg/max cadence, 45F, 81% RH, 5 mph NNW wind, cloudy
Shoes: blue Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 313.58 miles
I slept in a bit to celebrate "Falling Back" one hour. I got out for my run around 6:30. It was lighter out so I didn't need a headlamp. I wanted to go a bit longer so I broke out my "Out on the pier and around" route by heading out on the pier. My splits were 9:04, 9:04, 9:01, 8:57, 8:53 and 8:02 over the last 0.56 mile.
Monday 11/6/2023
8:15 hours sleep, 10285 steps, 43/137 avg/max HR, 171.7 pounds, 19 floors climbed
Run: 4.45 miles, 39:21, 8:50 pace, 68 feet total ascent, 123/142 avg/max HR, 158/170 avg/max cadence, 36F, 80% RH, calm, cloudy
Shoes: blue Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 318.03 miles
Alexa told me it was 36F outside when she woke me up at 5:20 AM. Ugh ... but no matter. I attended to the usual stuff plus a few others so I got out a bit late. But ... a ran needed to done so I set up a nice and easy pace and got going. I had the Noxgear Tracer360 ligted vest and headlamp but didn't really need them past mile 2. I ran my usual "Out by the pier and around" route ... nothing unusual ... just 2 dog walkers. My splits were 9:20, 8:48, 8:49, 8:44 and 8:09 over the last 0.45 mile.
Tuesday, 11/7/2023
9:25 hours sleep, 7479 steps, 41/138 avg/max HR, 171.1 pounds, 21 floors climbed
Run: 4.45 miles, 39:20, 8:50 pace, 67 feet total ascent, 126/142 avg/max HR, 158/168 avg/max
cadence, 59F, 77% RH, 15 mph W wind, cloudy.
Shoes: blue Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 322.48 miles
It was 23F warmer than yesterday morning so I went went with shorts and a long sleeve tech. I thought that the wind would chill me but I could have done a short sleeve tech since it was a warm wind. I set up my usual nice and easy pace and got it done like usual. My splits were 9:17, 8:51, 8:44, 8:45 and 8:14 over the last 0.45 mile.
So [POLITICS] ... I was glad that it was a good day across the US for Democrats. Locally, Adam Bello (D) was reelected as Monroe County Executive and the Monroe Country flipped to Democrats. I am not glad the MSM is mainly talking about how some surveys in 5 out of 6 battleground states has Trump leading Biden A YEAR OUT FROM 2024! WTF!!! Who could vote for Trump!!!
Wednesday, 11/8/2023
8:25 hours sleep, 6800 steps, 40/123 avg/max HR, 172.4 pounds, 12 floors climbed
Walk: 1.65 miles, 20:55, 12:41 pace, 18 feet total ascent, 108/130 avg/max HR, 125/200 avg/max cadence, 34F, 64% RH, 8 mph NW wind, wind chill 28F cloudy
Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 344.27 miles
It was a walk day this morning after 4 running days. It was 25F colder than yesterday morning so I went to my Brooks tights, Brooks 1/4 zip long sleeve pullover and Brooks beanie (my go-to winter exercise clothing). The wind bit right through me so I struck up a very brisk walking pace. Brr ... but I got it done. My splits were 12:42 and 12:38 over the last 0.65 mile.
Thursday, 11/9/2023
7:29 hours sleep, 10306 steps, 40/141 avg/max HR, 172.3 pounds, 17 floors climbed
Run: 5.55 miles, 49:25, 8:54 pace, 83 feet total ascent, 130/148 avg/max HR, 159/170 avg/max cadence, 43F, 81% RH, calm, cloudy
Shoes: blue Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 328.03 miles
I was off on vacation today. I thought of sleeping in but Alexa woke me up at 5:20 AM so I got up and do what I do. I got out just a little late and went a little long since I had time. I wore my winter usual gear ... like usual. I struck up a nice and easy pace on my "Out on the pier and around" route. I actually saw 2 ... yes 2 ... runners this morning. My splits were 9:15, 9:02, 8:57, 8:51, 8:43 and 8:22 over the last 0.55 mile. A nice negative split to start the day!
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| It was a bit brisk so no smile, lol. |
I took the day off so I could take my oldest son, Michael, to the cardiologist in Newark. I had seen on Facebook that Linda Forbes Bridgeman, a fellow classmate of NHS 1975, had wanted pictures of the bench for her late husband, Jim Bridgeman, that the Newark DPW had put in the Newark Canal Park. So I sat there, reflected briefly on Newark and life in general, took a selfie and sent it to her on Facebook.
Friday, 11/10/2023
10:33 hours sleep, steps, 41/138 avg/max HR, 170.4 pounds, 20 floors climbed
Run: 6.25 miles, 55:01, 8:48 pace, 97 feet total ascent, 125/140 avg/max HR, 159/168 avg/max cadence, 43F, 56% RH, 8 mph WSW wind cloudy
Shoes: blue Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 334.28 miles
I was off today on vacation again because L3Harris observed Veteran's Day today. Alexa woke me up at 5:20 AM like usual but I puttered around until I could run in the daylight. I did the usual downstairs and then got out at my usual nice and easy pace on a new "Out on the pier and to Edgemere Drive" route that I figured would be a 10K. It was with a couple parking loops. Done ... time for coffee! My splits were 9:12, 8:51, 8:47, 8:48, 8:44, 8:35 and 8:13 over the last 0.25 mile.
Saturday, 11/11/2023
8760 steps, 44/141 avg/max HR, 169.3 pounds, 22 floors climbed
Run: 5.55 mile, 48:33, 8:44 pace, 95 feet total ascent, 130/143 avg/max HR, 157/166 avg/max cadence, 39F, 65% RH, 8 mph NNW wind wind chill 34F, cloudy
Shoes: blue Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 339.83 miles
I muttered to myself "runs don't get done by themselves", got dressed and got out there. I set up a nice and easy pace like usual. I thought about a 10K but settled for my "Out by the pier and to Mann Rd" route of 5.55 mles. No worries. My splits were 9:00, 8:47, 8:50, 8:42, 8:40 and 8:12 over the last 0.55 mile.
