My training log for the week of June 1st, 2026, starts by trying to make amends for doing only two strength workouts in May. I got so caught up with running, hiking, and walking my daughter’s dog Maggie, that I put one of the things that is non-negotiable on the […]
My training log for the week of May 25th 2026, continues the pattern of runs, hikes, and walks with Maggie the Dog, which means more miles than I have been doing in quite a while. I am embarrassed to admit that I did no strength training this week, so I […]
My training log for the week of May 18th, 2026, has a total of 3 runs, 2 hikes, and 6 Maggie the Dog walks for a total of 30.6 miles and 1,624′ of elevation gain. Monday May 18th, 2026 A sunrise walk with Maggie, and then after my daughter picked […]
My training log for the week of May 11th starts after my highest mileage week in years, and the high from watching the Cocodona 250. I created a post with links to all of the Cocodona livestreams because this year’s event was one for the ages. It definitely gave me […]
The Cocodona 250 2026 began on May 4th at 5:00 am Arizona time and ended at 10:01 am on Saturday, May 9th, when Wayne Amo finished. He struggled in the last miles of the race and literally collapsed over the line, which you will see at the end of Stream […]
I turned to AI for coaching, not so much for the running workouts but more for how to deal with the inflexibility that impacts my running. I am using ChatGPT, and I renamed it Coach Gabriella P. Thompson since she has been so helpful and so willing to add more […]
My training log for the week of May 4th, 2026, shows some of the AI-generated workouts that I am now doing thanks to ChatGPT. I am now incorporating the four exercises that are non-negotiables, mornings and evenings, and trying to make time for the 15-minute runner reactivation routine that ChatGPT […]
My training log for the week of April 27th, 2026 includes nine and a half hours of workouts, 24.5 miles and 15 workouts (of which nine are walking my daughter’s dog!). Monday April 27th, 2026 Tuesday April 28th, 2026 Wednesday April 29th, 2026 Thursday April 30th, 2026 Friday May 1st, […]
My training log for the week of April 20th, 2026, is another week of almost 10 hours of working out, with 23.8 miles and 14 workouts (eight of which are working my daughter’s dog!). Monday April 20th, 2026 Tuesday April 21st, 2026 Wednesday April 22nd, 2026 Thursday April 23rd, 2026 […]
My training log for the week of April 13th, 2026 has close to 10 hours of workout time, over 22 miles, and 16 workouts (half of which are dog walks with my daughter’s dog!). Monday April 13th, 2026 Tuesday April 14th, 2026 Wednesday April 15th, 2026 Thursday April 16th, 2026 […]
My training log for the week of April 6th, 2026, shows the benefits of the microdose fitness 10 Minute Muscle workouts. They are just right as strength training for me as a runner because I can choose any number of them as a warm-up for my run or as a […]
My training log for this week got off to a good start with 10 Minute BODi workouts, runs, and hikes in the Albuquerque foothills. I think that I have finally found the right BODi programs to keep my interest and the right pattern of running, a hike once a week, […]
My training log for the week of March 23rd got off to a great start with a run on an acequia path that I thought might have possibilities. It definitely did and I went down there the next day with my daughter Grace! Monday March 23rd, 2026 I ran on […]
My training log for the week of March 16th got off to a good start, earning a BODi Badge for P90X Generation Next Week 1 completed. That makes a total of 44 counting programs completed and Badges for Energize, Shakeology, total workouts, etc. Monday March 16th, 2026 Getting a good […]
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The science of stress and running provides great insight for runners into how and in what ways stress impacts their workouts. Personally, it has a significant negative impacts in my heart rate, effort, and endurance. I am actively trying to lower it for many more reasons, too. The Runner’s Burden: […]
My training log for the week of March 9th, 2026 started off slowly following a 20-mile week last week. It has taken a while to build back up, but I got there, and I am aiming for another good week this week! Monday March 9th, 2026 Today I just did […]
My training log for the week of February 23rd started with a rest day. I am dealing with so much stress that it is truly becoming debilitating Monday February 23rd, 2026 Complete rest day from training Tuesday February 24th, 2026 This used to be a run to the doctor and […]
My training log for the week of February 16th had just eight workouts. I got in 15 miles in runs and hikes, and only one strength workout. Monday February 16th, 2026 I did a loop mostly along the Diversion Channel that I take to Balloon Fiesta. Nice view of the […]
My training log for the week of March 2nd, 2026 starts with a sore back from my P90X Generation Next workouts. It’s been a long time since I did a P90X workout and Generation Next is even more challenging! Monday March 2nd, 2026 My back is really sore still, so […]
My training log for the week of February 9th, 2026 reflect the continuing stress that I am dealing with and that is negatively impacting me. I am visualizing what my life would be like without it and how I would feel. Monday February 9th, 2026 It’s 68 on February 9th, […]
My training log for the week of February 2nd, 2026, has six runs and one strength workout day, with a minimum of a 2-mile run. Monday February 2nd, 2026 Short downhill and then flat out and back from home, Tuesday February 3rd, 2026 It seems like the 48 hour rule […]
My training log for the week of January 26th, 2026, shows a week of lighter-than-usual training and a day off. I am actually experimenting with supplements and workouts now to have a better year moving forward. Monday January 26th, 2026 I’m up to 30:00 of pilates. I think that I […]
My training log for the week of January 19th, 2026 is off to a good start. Not many, but I got in some miles, and that is what I needed. Life is not going the way that I would like it to, but rather going in the direction of God’s […]
My training log for the week of January 12th, 2026 shows some highs and lows, but overall is just winter training and base work. After Sunday’s run up into Embudito Canyon here in Albuquerque, I started the week with my usual recovery strength workout and some walking to loosen up […]
My training log for the week of January 5th, 2026 starts with a beautiful run in the Rio Grande bosque along one of the clear ditches. It was a lunchtime run on a Monday, but the Open Space parking lot was still half full. Much to my surprise, not far […]
My training log for the week of December 29th, 2025 is the last few days of a very good year of running and the start of a new one. I came within 12 miles of a 1,000-mile running, hiking, and walking year in 364 days . It can’t get much […]
My training log for the week of December 22nd 2025 started with a walk and run and with more confidence in continued recovery after such an odd and unexpected setback. I learned a lesson and it definitely was painful. Monday December 22nd, 2025 With the release of 10 Minute BODi […]
My training log for the week of December 15th, 2025, shows that even at 10 days past my drug/supplement interaction, I am not 100%. I am slowly coming back but it was both a physical and psychological setback. Monday, December 15th, 2025 It actually seems that “there are more ways […]
My training log for the week of December 8th 2025 begins on my 75th birthday and ends with me finally getting past the drug interaction. I had hoped to do a good run to celebrate another birthday milestone, but I ended up not even running for 20:00… Monday, December 8th, […]