Sunday, 11/7/2026 to Saturday, 11/13/2026 --- IN PROGRESS

I walked 4 times this week, 7.9 miles.

I ran x this week, x miles (I was sort of medically cleared to run really easy ... I think)

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. All weather conditions are from the Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC) which is 13.3 miles away.

MEDICAL: I went to my PCP on Tuesday, 9/22/26. My running had declined (a 5K of 9:15 on 7/19 to getting winded going upstairs in 2 months) along with a cough for about 3 months or longer. I had an overnight stay on 9/22/26 at the Unity Health Hospital with blood tests, a chest X-ray, EKG, CAT scan and an ultrasound of my legs. So ... I found out that I have a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in my left leg and a bilateral chest embolism (clots). I am on Eliquis to reduce the blood clots probably at least the next 6 months. I felt better on Eliquis in about 3 days. 

I had another Rheumatology appointment to look at my swollen right knee on 10/12. The doc said that she is sure that I have psoriatic arthritis and put me on Methotrexate (6x once a week) along with a daily folic acid pill to try to reduce my swollen right knee as well as maybe reduce the psoriasis on my elbows. 

I had my annual physical on 10/22. My PCP examined me and advised me to listen to my body when it comes to running. I guess I will try to run a mile a week and see what happens.

I had a Gastroenterology appointment on 11/5. My doctors are trying to figure out why I have blood clots all of sudden. I have a colonoscopy scheduled on 2/3/27.

WALKING/RUNNING: Well ... it looks like I will be walking for the foreseeable future. Unless ... I decide to throw in a run just for fun ... or spite for having blood clots.

ELECTRONICS: I use my Garmin Venu for runs and walks. I listen to my TechNet bone conduction headphones, link here.

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BTW, I was on a 2281-day steak (since 6/24/2020 or 6 years, almost 4 months) of either a walk, run or bike of greater than 1 mile until 6/21/2026. A hospital stay on 9/22/2026 kept me in. My new streak is up to 39 days (as of Saturday night, 10/31).  

Sunday, 11/8/2026

steps, avg/max HR, pounds, floors climbed

Walk: 1.95 miles, 29:44, 15:15 pace, 101/110 avg/max HR, 111/242 avg/max cadence, 54F, 58% RH, 16 mph WSW wind, mostly cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 306.35 miles

I got out a bit after 9 AM for a half brisk walk, half "picking up trash" walk. My splits were 14:05 and 16:29 over the last 0.95 mile.

Monday, 11/9/2026

steps, avg/max HR, pounds, floors climbed

Walk: 2.15 miles, 30:49, 14:20 pace, 95/111 avg/max HR, 122/132 avg/max cadence, 46F, 81% RH, 15 mph NW wind, wind chill 41F, cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 308.50 miles

I got out for a nice and easy walk on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. My splits were 14:18, 14:25 and 14:02 over the 0.15 mile.

Tuesday, 11/10/2026

steps, avg/max HR, pounds, floors climbed

Walk: 1.75 miles, 25:00, 14:16 pace, 99/110 avg/max HR, 117/143 avg/max cadence, 52F, 66% RH, 14 mph WSW wind, partly cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 310.25 miles

I got out for a nice "picking up trash" walk on my "Out to Ling Rd" route. My splits were 14:01 and 14:37 over the last 0.75 mile.

Wednesday, 11/11/2026

steps, avg/max HR, pounds, floors climbed

Walk: 2.05 miles, 26:03, 12:41 pace, 108/118 avg/max HR, 130/151 avg/max cadence, 52F, 66% RH, 8 mph NW wind, cloudy

Shoes: blue/orange Brooks Glycerin GTS22 - 312.30 miles

I got out for a very brisk walk on my "Out to Latta Rd" route. I still found 2 cans so I made 10 cents along with a bit of garbage. My splits were 12:35 and 12:45 and 13:39 over the last 0.05 mile.