Good morning most groovy souls!

#Gym stats!

Today was simply a workout. No Personal bests, I went with the idea that this was a simple work day.

Work days are just as if not more important than PB days and victory days. You have to do the work to make the progress you're hoping to make. Consistent work leads to consistent results.

This is as true in the gym as it is out of the gym. The balance holds all life. Extremes will only take you to ruin.

Onward, toward the dawn!

@ps9714 It has certainly been for me, indeed! I've heard great things about the Forerunner series, and I see their new endura and it definitley causes my ears to perk, but with as well as my Vertix has done I'm firmly in their camp for my future tracking.

I also like the safety features for when I'm up near 10k feet on a trail, letting me know if my SP02 crashes to avoid a potential injury.

@ps9714 Rest days are the hardest thing for me. I get tired, of course, and somedays its a slog, but there is this idea that I have to keep putting air into the balloon to keep it aloft. One day missed, feels like I'm automatically losing ground.

Of course, resting is just as important as working, but I totally understand your mindset.

@ps9714 I switched from Garmin to Coros Vertix 1 after burning out my second Instinct Tactical on the trail.

My husband gave it to me for our anniversary. It was certainly pricey, but its pushing 4 years old, and is still rock solid no matter what I've put it through.

Its tracking is excellent and plays well with the rest of my fitness devices.

@ps9714 Dude, that is truly rad!

I'm a long distance hiker, and logged 2k on the PCT in 2021 before an injury took me off trail.

My longest run ever was a bit over 15 miles. My normal training routine is a 10k minimum, 5-6 days a week, half hour of weights, and half out of elliptical.

@ps9714 Thanks buddy! I'm excited about seeing how far I can go! Qualifying for the Boston Marathon is the eventual goal.

@MrGoat That is most impressive! I don't know if I'll get that speedy at 43, but I'm excited to see how much I can optimize!

Good morning Groovy souls!

Today is looking to be a slower day. A lot has happened in the scope of the morning since I woke up late for me (0200) but we are hopping right along.

It's a great day, because we breathe, and because we can be here to encourage and love one another.

May we make the most of it!

Onward, toward the dawn!

It's been an interesting time for my daily training.

This week my trainer app is telling me to go lighter. I only did an hour yesterday because of time restraints, and resolved to keep it at a moderate pace today.

I was idling along at six mph for my first half hour and then decided to see what I could do, and pushed a little faster.

I handled it no problem, so decided to see how fast I could sprint my final mile.

8:30... I've never been that fast

I'm frankly a bit astounded, but happy!

@Vozy I’m in court. I wish I could be there.

@Vozy your whole property is lovely! It was a joy to be present with you there. Every weed is someone’s dearest flower. Judgements do not keep it from shining with all its beauty.

@wolfwoman you are dearly loved buddy! I’m getting a little more time to be here and I’m so stoked!

@Tacitus_Kilgore

Good morning groovy souls!

I'm feeling quite accomplished today. I ran almost 9 flat! Thats very close to 7 mph sustained for the whole hour of running.

It's the fastest I've ever been over time, and my sprint is even quicker. I was holding out at 8.5 for a couple minutes there, whittling down the seconds.

Somehow, I've found myself further down the path than I was at my peak in 2020.

The dawn always comes!

@Tacitus_Kilgore

@Diyaguse Master Guishan was a Buddhist Monk in China during the 7th century.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guishan_Lingyou

I am going for a walk! Back in a bit!

https://youtube.com/shorts/6cU3-t37GsM?si=KSKkX-p-FWlegm9K

This is a total mood.