I ran 5 times this week, 24.67 miles.
I didn't bike this week.
I took 56,016 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 and LOTS of stretching. So ... I do short walks (1.65 miles), runs (< 6.2 miles) or bike rides (< 20 miles) and then stretch afterwards. 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 and LOTS of stretching. So ... I do short walks (1.65 miles), runs (< 6.2 miles) or bike rides (< 20 miles) and then stretch afterwards. 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 my 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 1278 day steak (3 years, 6 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 12/23). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.
Sunday, 12/24/2023
9:25 hours sleep, 7278 steps, 43/139 avg/max HR, 170.7 pounds, 24 floors climbed
Run: 4.46 miles, 39:22, 8:50 pace, 73 feet total ascent, 125/142 avg/max HR, 157/170 avg/max cadence, 43F, 87% RH, 3 mph W wind, overcast
Shoes: blue Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 483.53 miles
It was another run day. Why? Because I am pushing to get to 100 miles for the third month in a row. Anyway, it looked a bit wet out but it was more of a fog than anything else. My thighs were a bit tight from yesterday's run so I set up a "get it done" pace. I held the pace even though my body wanted me to quit and walk. I didn't stretch the run and just did my usual "Out by the pier and around" route. My splits were 9:10, 8:52, 8:53, 8:46 and 8:07 over the last 0.46 mile.
Monday, 12/25/2023
8:13 hours sleep, 8009 steps, 41/139 avg/max HR, 169.9 pounds, 16 floors climbed
Run: 5.45 miles, 47:41, 8:45 pace, 72 feet total ascent, 124.142 avg/max HR, 158/172 avg/max cadence, 43F, 87% RH, 5 mph SE wind, partly cloudy
Shoes: blue Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 488.98 miles
I slept in until almost 7 AM ... it felt good. I got out a bit after 8 AM for a little longer run on my rarely used "Out on the pier and around" route. I don't go out on the pier in the dark in the winter because it might be icy. It was light today and above freezing so I went out to add another mile to my run. A nice run. My splits were 9:13, 8:50, 8:50, 8:39, 8:38 and 7:49 on the last 0.45 mile ... negative splits, baby!
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| My darling wife, Christine, got this Brook long sleeve tech as a freebie when she ordered Brooks tights a few years ago |
It was a very low key Christmas for us. Christine got me a robe and slippers and I got her some kitchen utensils that she had wanted (spaghetti fork, spaghetti tongs and 2 turkey lifters) and a ring from Super Jewelers.
Tuesday, 12/26/2023
7:18 hours sleep, 5416 steps, 41/93 avg/max HR, 171.0 pounds, 5 floors climbed
Walk: 1.65 miles, 21:15, 12:52 pace, 20 feet total ascent, 87/97 avg/max HR, 112/198 avg/max cadence, 37F, 87% RH, 6 mph SE wind, wind chill 33F, cloudy
Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 368.69 miles
It was back to a run or a run in the dark this morning. It was a walk day after 4 run days. I got out for a brisk a bit after 6 AM on the usual "Out to Ling Rd" route. My splits were 12:46 and 13:01 over the last 0.65 mile.
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| I wore my Christmas lights on a walk on the day after Christmas |
Wednesday, 12/27/2023
7:25 hours sleep, 7652 steps, 40/135 avg/max HR, 170.8 pounds, 17 floors climbed
Run: 4.45 miles, 39:51, 8:57 pace, 62 feet total ascent, 126/141 avg/max HR, 157/165 avg/max cadence 48F, 93% RH, 8 mph SE wind, wind chill 45F, cloudy
Shoes: blue Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 493.43 miles
It was 48F when I stepped outside so I wore shorts, a long sleeve, light gloves and no hat. It's December 27th but winter has barely shown its face this winter. I set up a really easy pace on my usual "Out by the pier and around" route. I felt a bit sluggish so I didn't push. I didn't stop for any tiny walks but I wanted to. My splits were 9:20, 8:53, 8:49, 8:56 and 8:38 over the last 0.45 mile.
Thursday, 12/28/2023
8:23 hours sleep, 11922 steps, 40/137 avg/max HR, 170.1 pounds, 16 floors climbed
Run: 4.76 miles, 41:20, 8:41 pace, 67 feet total ascent, 125/140 avg/max HR, 158/168 avg/max cadene, 45F, 87% RH, calm, foggy
Shoes: blue Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 498.19 miles
It was foggy when I stepped out for my usual run on my usual "Out by the pier and around" route. I saw little bitty particles in my headlamp which was kind of cool. It was very quiet as I ran at my usual nice and easy pace. My splits were 9:02, 8:38, 8:41, 8:45 and 8:14 over the last 0.76 mile.
Friday, 12/292023
8:31 hours sleep, 9182 steps, 39/142 avg/max HR, 169.4 pounds, 18 floors climbed
Run: 5.55 miles, 49:50, 8:58 pace, 107 feet total ascent, 127/148 avg/max HR, 157/168 avg/max cadence, 45F, 81% RH, 6 mph W wind, wind chill 42F, light drizzle
Shoes: blue Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 503.74 miles
It was drizzling when I stepped outside. But ... it was a run day so I got going. I needed a bit over 5 to get over 100 running miles for December (and the third month in a row) so I chose to run my "Out by the pier and to Mann Rd" route. I set up a nice and easy pace like usual. My body wanted me to stop but I persisted. Yes, I got a bit damp. The longer you're out in a drizzle the more you get wet, lol. My splits were 9:24, 9:00, 9:03, 8:56, 8:49 and 8:24 over the last 0.55 mile.
Saturday, 12/30/2023
9:22 hours, sleep, 5457 steps, 41/102 avg/max HR, 171.2 pounds, 5 floors climbed
Walk: 1.65 miles, 21:41, 13:08 pace, 20 feet total ascent, 84/101 avg/max HR, 118/202 avg/max cadence, 34F, 86% RH, 10 mph N wind, wind chill 26F, overcast
Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 370.34 miles
I was a bit tired ... probably because I didn't get to sleep until after 11:30 PM because I watched a couple episodes of Star Trek Enterprise off of our new Tablo. I was awake at 5:30 AM. I tried to go back to sleep but gave up at 6 AM. I got out a bit before 9 AM. I was a bit tired so I opted for a brisk walk. It was a bit above freezing so I wore my winter usual garments. My splits were 13:28 and 12:38 over the last 0.65 mile.
