Sunday, 4/14/2024 to Saturday, 4/20/2024

I walked once this week, 2.25 miles.

I ran 6 times this week, 29.20 miles.

I didn't bike this week.

I took 65,691 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 short walks (1.65 miles), runs (< 6.2 miles) or bike rides (< 20 miles) 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 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 1390 day steak (3 years, 9 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 4/13). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.

Sunday, 4/14/2024

7894 steps, 43/142 avg/max HR, 17 floors climbed

Run: 4.45 miles, 38:30, 8:39 pace, 127/143 avg/max HR, 156/167 avg/max cadence, 52F, 66% RH, 7 mph SSW wind, partly cloudy

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 210.83 miles

A house on Beach Ave has a magnolia tree

Daffodils on the Secret Sidewalk

I didn't get out until around 11:30 AM. I set up a nice and easy pace on my usual "Out by the pier and around" route. There were more people out but a lot. You do see more things in the daylight LOL! My splits were 9:06, 8:35, 8:32, 8:37 and 8:06 over the last 0.45 mile.

Monday, 4/15/2024

9924 steps, 44/135 avg/max HR, 14 floors climbed

Run: 4.65 miles, 40:48, 8:46 pace, 74 feet total ascent, 127/143 avg/max HR, 158 avg cadence, 45F, 81% RH, 5 mph W wind, clear with a nice sunrise

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 215.48 miles

I got out a bit late but I did get out for a nice and easy run on my usual "Out by the pier and around" route. It's getting lighter in the morning. I wore my Noxgear Tracer2 but not my headlamp. There were more people out walking too. The sun rose about halfway into the run. My splits were 9:06, 8:41, 9:00, 8:44 and 8:08 over the last 0.65 mile.

Tuesday, 4/16/2024

6936 steps, 41/93 avg/max HR, 7 floors climbed

Walk: 2.25 miles, 29:22, 13:03 pace, 49 feet total ascent, 83/100 avg/max HR, 113 avg cadence, 39F, 81% RH, 5 mph W wind, clear

Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 420.05 miles

I got for a walk after 5 consecutive run days on my longer "Out to Beach Ave" route. I hope my knees appreciated a brisk walk, lol! My splits were 13:07, 12:55 and 13:18 over the last 0.25 mile.

Wednesday, 4/17/2024

11528 steps, 44/131 avg/max HR, 168.6 pounds, 16 floors climbed

Run: 4.45 miles, 38:44, 8:42 pace, 66 feet total ascent, 122/133 avg/max HR, 158/168 avg/max cadence, 45F, 57% RH, 10 mph E wind, wind chill 40F, cloudy

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 219.93 miles

I got out for a run on my usual "Out by the pier and around" route at my usual nice and easy pace. I was out a mile out when I realized that I had forgotten my Brooks beanie. I was all set with my clothing but my ears were cold on the whole run. I survived but it did bother me. I reached inside to put it on when I stretched after my run which warmed up my ears. My splits were 9:05, 8:55, 8:36, 8:26 and 8:15 over the last 0.45 mile.

Thursday, 4/18/2024

10414 steps, 40/137 avg/max HR, 167.5 pounds, 13 floors climbed

Run: 4.55 miles, 39:31, 8:41 pace, 65 feet total ascent, 126/142 avg/max HR, 159/170 avg/max cadence, 55F, 88% RH, 8 mph W wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Launch GTS20 - 224.48 miles

It was warmer today. I think I was just thinking about how cold it was yesterday so I overdressed a bit. I had to take off my Brooks beanie after a mile. I set up a "get it done" pace until I felt warm and then pushed the pace at bit. My splits were 9:03, 8:38, 8:44, 8:41 and 7:58 over the last 0.55 mile.

Friday, 4/19/2024

8814 steps, 45/132 avg/max HR, 14 floors climbed

Run: 4.55 miles, 40:22, 8:52 pace, 65 feet total ascent, 119/136 avg/max HR, 156/167 avg/max cadence, 46F, 93% RH, calm, cloudy

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 229.03 miles

I felt a bit bloated and wanted to just roll over and go back to sleep ... but I didn't. I got out on my usual "Out by the pier and around" route at a "get it done" pace. My splits were 9:19, 8:49, 9:08, 8:40 and 8:04 over the last 0.55 mile.

Saturday, 4/20/2024

10181 steps, 47/137 avg/max HR, 167.0 pounds, 29 floors climbed

Run: 6.55 miles, 58:37, 8:57 pace, 101 feet total ascent, 125/139 avg/max HR, 153/168 avg/max cadence, 48F, 57% RH, 12 mph SW wind, wind chill 44F, partly cloudy

Shoes: blue/yellow Brooks Glycerin GTS20 - 235.58 miles

I got out for a longer run today on my "Out by the pier and to Dewey Ave" route. I set up a nice and easy pace. I even stopped to take some pictures and looked around. It was such a beautiful day to run! My splits were 9:06, 8:44, 8:49, 10:15 (I took a few pictures on the Secret Sidewalk), 8:30, 8:39 and 8:15 over the last 0.55 mile.

Some flowers on the Secret Sidewalk

The magnolia tree on Beach Ave is in full bloom

A out of focus magnolia bloom

One of 5 or 6 magnolia trees near the Pelican's Nest on River St

A beautiful day deserves some pictures!