Sunday, 10/13/2024 to Saturday, 10/19/2024 - Scare Brain Cancer Away 5K --- IN PROGRESS

I walked 1 times this week, x miles.

I ran 3 times this week, 13.45 miles.

I didn't bike this week.

I took x steps this week according to my Garmin Venu smartwatch.

My Venu gives me steps, heart rate and floors climbed (take that last data point with a grain of salt). My Withings WS-50 Smart Body Analyzer scale gives my weight (when it feels like connecting to our Wi-Fi).

WALKING/RUNNING/BIKING: I have gotten over a nagging ache in my left hip/hamstring through lots and LOTS of stretching. So ... I do walks, runs or bike rides and then stretch afterwards. A run is better than a walk or bike 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 CelsusSound S800C 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 1572 day steak (4 years, 3 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 10/12). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 10/13/2024

steps, avg/max HR, pounds, floors climbed

Run: 4.45 miles, 38:05, 8:33 pace, 132/153 avg/max HR, 158 avg cadence, 46F, 87% RH, 9 mph ESE wind, wind chill 42F, light rain

Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 286.11 miles

It was dreary, damp and a bit chilly when I stepped out for my run. But ... I ran ... because that is when I do. I set up my usual pace on my usual "Out by the pier and around" route. It started to sprinkle and then it settled into a light rain. No matter ... I just concentrated on swinging my arms and pushing through with my stride ... steady ... keep going ... done. My splits were 8:59, 8:41, 8:29, 8:24 and 7:49 over the last 0.45 mile.

Monday, 10/14/2024

steps, avg/max HR, pounds, floors climbed

Run: 4.55 miles, 39:21, 8:39 pace, 129/144 avg/max HR, 157/170 avg/max cadence, 45F, 81% RH, 9 mph NNW wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 290.66 miles

I went to sleep late. I woke up to my Alexa alarm at 5:20 AM and could immediately hear the wind and rain rattling the window screens. I decided to bag my 6 AM run and failed to go back to sleep. The rain didn't really stop until almost noon. I got out during lunch. It was still a bit windy but I pushed through it. I was a bit warm when I had a tailwind and a bit chilly when I had a headwind. My splits were 8:48, 8:41, 9:01, 8:36 and 7:40 over the last 0.45 mile.

Tuesday, 10/15/2024

steps, avg/max HR, pounds, floors climbed

Run: 4.45 miles, 38:09, 8:34 pace, 128/143 avg/max HR, 155/167 avg/max cadence, 45F, 70% RH, 13 mph NW wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 295.11 miles

I stayed up late and then couldn't get to sleep so I skipped my Alexa alarm at 5:20 AM. I got out before lunch with a quick run on my "Out to Dewey Ave". There is something to be said for running in the sunshine. My splits were 8:56, 8:46, 8:32, 8:21 and 7:56 over the last 0.45 mile.