I didn't run this week.
I took 47,161 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: I have gotten over a nagging ache in my left hip/hamstring through lots and LOTS of stretching. So ... I do walks or runs and then stretch afterwards. A run is better than a walk in my 67-year-old mind but any exercise is good in the end.
WALKING/RUNNING: I have gotten over a nagging ache in my left hip/hamstring through lots and LOTS of stretching. So ... I do walks or runs and then stretch afterwards. A run is better than a walk in my 67-year-old mind but any exercise is good in the end.
Walk/Run electronics: I use my Garmin Venu for runs and walks. I listen to my CelsusSound S800C Bone Conduction Headphones.
BTW, I am on a 1761 day steak (4 years, 10 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile (as of Saturday night, 4/19). There were more than a few days when a mile was all I could walk or limp.
Sunday, 4/20/2025
3313 steps, 42/112 avg/max HR, 173.5/173.4 pounds, 8 floors climbed
Walk: 1.65 miles, 24:37, 14:56 pace, 97/123 avg/max HR, 116/187 avg/max cadence, 43F, 65% RH, 12 mph N wind, wind chill 37F, cloudy
Shoes: blue Brooks Glycerin Stealthfit GTS20 - 276.28 miles
It had cooled down over last night so it could have tights weather but I was stubborn and wore shorts. My right knee still felt wonky and achy so I took another walk on my usual "Out to Ling Rd" route. I started out a bit slow and sped up after I made the turn. The cold wind out of the north made me regret my shorts and crew socks choice. My splits were 15:22 and 14:16 over the last 0.65 mile.
Monday, 4/21/2025
9972 steps, 41/127 avg/max HR, 173.5/173.1 pounds, 9 floors climbed
Walk: 1.65 miles, 22:51, 13:51 pace, 108/131 avg/max HR, 127/191 avg/max cadence, 43F, 52% RH, 12 mph ESE wind, wind chill 37F, cloudy
Shoes: blue Brooks Glycerin Stealthfit GTS20 - 277.93 miles
I am going to the doctor tomorrow. I sat on the steps this morning ... thinking of whether to put on shorts or tights ... and noticed that my knees weren't right. My left knee is scrawny and my right knee is puffy! I can squeeze from both sides and it doesn't hurt but there is a good 1/2 inch of soft mass under the skin before I touch bone! My darling wife, Christine, had remarked late last week that my right knee was puffy but I didn't look at it.
But ... I did get out for a brisk walk anyways on my usual "Out to Ling Rd" route ... in shorts, 2 shirts, Brooks beanie and light running gloves. My right knee felt OK. My splits were 13:53 and 13:49 over the last 0.65 mile.
Tuesday, 4/22/2025
4470 steps, 41/91 avg/max HR, 172.4/172.2 pounds, 10 floors climbed
Walk: 1.65 miles, 23:03, 13:58 pace, 82/93 avg/max HR, 122/183 avg/max cadence, 52F, 62% RH, 16 mph W wind, cloudy
Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 570.21 miles
I got out for a walk on my usual "Out to Ling Rd" route. My right knee felt a bit worse than yesterday but I still managed a brisk pace. My splits were 14:00 and 13:54 over the last 0.65 mile.
Wednesday, 4/23/2025
9625 steps, 39/98 avg/max HR, 171.6/171.8 pounds, 8 floors climbed
Walk: 1.65 miles, 22:45, 13:45 pace, 87/108 avg/max HR, 119/192 avg/max cadence, 37F, 87% RH, calm, clear with a sunrise at the end
Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 571.86 miles
It was clear, calm and chilly this morning so it was back to tights and my usual winter running gear (2 shirts, beanie and mittens). I got out for a brisk walk on my usual "Out to Ling Rd" route. I was greeted with a sunrise in the east when I got done. My splits were 13:40 and 13:53 over the last 0.65 mile.
Thursday, 4/24/2025
8641 steps, 40/102 avg/max HR, 173.9/174.0 pounds, 9 floors climbed
Walk: 1.65 miles, 23:33, 14:16 pace, 78/87 avg/max HR, 119/126 avg/max cadence, 50F, 66% RH, 3 mph S wind, cloudy
Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 573.51 miles
What is it about eating pasta or pizza and gaining weight??? My darling wife and I split a 3 topping (pepperoni, sausage and bacon) large pizza from Pizza Hut last night and I gained 2.2 pounds overnight! WTH! Anyways ... It was a bit warmer today so I wore shorts on my usual walk on my usual "Out to Ling Rd" route. I stuck up the usual quick pace and set forth ... like usual. My splits were 14:19 and 14:10 over the last 0.65 mile.
I went to get an X-ray of my right knee 9 AM. There wasn't a line at check-in and only 4 people in the waiting room. It was quite a contrast to Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 PM with 5 and 15, respectively. So ... I was in and out in 20 minutes. I had a funny guy with a Russian-type accent for an X-ray technician. He was a hoot!
Friday, 4/25/2025
7209 steps, 41/85 avg/max HR, 173.8 pounds, 10 floors climbed
Walk: 1.65 miles, 23:23, 14:11 pace, 82/91 avg/max HR, 116/128 avg/max cadence, 57F, 72% RH, 6 mph ENE wind, cloudy
Shoes: blue Brooks Launch GTS8 - 575.16 miles
I got out for yet another walk on my usual "Out to Ling Rd" route at my usual pace. Yada, yada, yada! My splits were 14:13 and 14:07 over the last 0.65 mile.
Saturday, 4/26/2025
4831 steps, 44/92 avg/max HR, 173.7/174.1 pounds, 6 floors climbed
Walk: 1.65 miles, 22:44, 13:47 pace, 80/96 avg/max HR, 121/130 avg/max cadence, 61F, 94% RH, 6 mph WSW wind, overcast
Shoes: blue Brooks Glycerin Stealthfit GTS20 - 279.58 miles
I got out for another boring walk on my very usual "Out to Ling Rd" route. I did see a golfer that was going to hit one of his shots across 6 inches from the Greenleaf Rd sidewalk over the road back to the Lake Shore Country Club. My splits were 13:42 and 13:54 over the last 0.65 mile.
