Sunday, 10/20/2024 to Saturday, 10/26/2024

I walked once this week, 2.35 miles.

I ran 6 times this week, 34.70 miles.

I didn't bike this week.

I took 72,896 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 67-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 1579 day steak (4 years, 4 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 10/19). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 10/20/2024

14038 steps, 45/137 avg/max HR, 174.2/167.5 pounds, 24 floors climbed

Run: 8.55 miles, 1:16:41, 8:58 pace, 127/140 avg/max HR, 157/170 avg/max cadence, 46F, 76% RH, 9 mph SW wind, partly cloudy

Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 315.91 miles

I got out and decided to go long. So I set up a "get it done" pace and ... got it done. I did stop for a couple of walk breaks. It was a beautiful and crisp fall day, so I decided to enjoy it. My splits were 9:11, 8:57, 8:56, 8:53, 8:47, 9:09, 9:25, 8:41 and 8:29 over the last 0.55 mile.

Monday, 10/21/2024

9496 steps, 44/134 avg/max HR, 169.9/168.5 pounds, 15 floors climbed

Run: 4.45 miles, 39:59, 8:59 pace, 125/138 avg/max HR, 157/167 avg/max cadence, 54F, 67% RH, 8 mph SW wind, clear

Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 320.36 miles

It was back to the usual waking up my Alexa at 5:30 AM and getting out around 6 AM this morning. I really didn't want to but my body started to run so I went with it. I felt a bit tired but I kept running and didn't stop until I was done. My splits were 9:24, 8:53, 8:49, 9:01 and 8:33 over the last 0.45 mile.

Tuesday, 10/22/2024

8749 steps, 43/129 avg/max HR, 171.0/170.7 pounds, 9 floors climbed

Walk: 2.35 miles, 31:40, 13:28 pace, 103/132 avg/max HR, 111 avg cadence, 52F, 76% RH, 6 mph SW wind, clear

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 508.26 miles

I woke up at 5:09 AM before my Alexa alarm went off at 5:20 AM. Yes, it was dark ... but I got up, dressed and out by 6 AM. I decided to give my running legs a bit of rest by giving them a brisk walk. I set up a fast pace at first and picked up the pace once I got warmed up. My splits were 14:12, 12:54 and 12:58 over the last 0.35 mile.

Wednesday, 10/23/2024

9408 steps, 45/141 avg/max HR, 170.8/169.0 pounds, 16 floors climbed

Run: 4.45 miles, 38:50, 8:43 pace, 128/143 avg/max HR, 157/168 avg/max cadence, 63F, 59% RH, 15 mph SSW wind, clear

Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 324.81 miles

I was up a bit before my Alexa alarm went off at 5:20 AM. It was a run day so I got up and got out there. It was a bit windy but I just set off into the pre-dawn darkness and got it done. I found a Yankee hat, size 7 5/8, in the middle of Dewey Ave that I picked up and took home. My splits were 9:15, 8:45, 8:26, 8:44 and 8:08 over the last 0.45 mile.

Thursday, 10/24/2024

10362 steps, 42/134 avg/max HR, 170.9/169.9 pounds, 14 floors climbed

Run: 5.25 miles, 45:53, 8:44 pace, 125/140 avg/max HR, 158/170 avg/max cadence, 45F, 81% RH, 8 mph W wind, wind chill 41F, partly cloudy

Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 329.06 miles

The weather was definitely cooler this morning but it was another run day so I got up, got dressed and got out there. I set up a nice and easy pace on my "Out to Island Cottage Rd" route. Yes ... it was dark but the miles are still the same. My splits were 9:00, 9:00, 8:44, 8:39, 8:32 and 7:49 over the last 0.25 mile.

Friday, 10/25/2024

7544 steps, 43/139 avg/max HR, 169.7/169.0 pounds, 15 floors climbed

Run: 4.45 miles, 39:12, 8:48 pace, 129/144 avg/max HR, 157/166 avg/max cadence, 36F, 80% RH, 6 mph WSW wind, wind chill 31F, clear

Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 333.51 miles

The weather was a bit chilly this morning. I still wore shorts but layered with a long/short sleeve combo. I set up a nice pace like usual and got it done. My splits were 9:09, 8:57, 8:46, 8:41 and 8:05 over the last 0.45 mile.

Saturday, 10/26/2024

13299 steps, 47/137 avg/max HR, 169.5/168.3 pounds, 18 floors climbed

Run: 7.55 mies, 1:06:34, 8:49 pace, 127/145 avg/max HR, 157/172 avg/max cadence, 45F, 76% RH, 8 mph W wind, wind chill 41F, partly cloudy

Shoes: blue/green Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 340.96 miles

Picture taken by Roger Howe (I'm in the yellow shirt)

Today was a trip out to Hilton for the annual Kelly's Run for the Pastries. There were about 20 runners in the parking lot across the street at 7:30 AM when we set up. It was a bit windy so I put on my Brooks beanie along with shorts, a long sleeve tech and running gloves. I set up a slow pace with everyone else. I settled into a pack of 6 women and 2 guys for the first 3 miles. I continued onward past Curtis Rd by myself. I could have turned and settled for 5 but I wanted to earn my donut so I turned right at Moul Rd. 

A row of signs for Democrat candidates

My right heel did complain past 6 miles. My splits were 9:27, 8:53, 8:45, 8:39, 8:38, 8:46, 8:43 and 8:31 over the last 0.55 mile.

A picture of Canandaigua Lake taken by Montanus Photography 

The leaves are changing! I run through leaves on the LOSP Trail every morning.