October 21, 2025 
total training miles: 248.31
Today’s pond photo…
Hi Fitblitzers…
No rain this morning as it was just overcast with a little sunshine poking through. I only managed 1 lap (a shorts malfunction as they’re getting too big) like yesterday, and it was exactly the same amount of miles, fantastic! 😀
⇧Arthur’s apex assault”…
After the donation from Michael & Ann Arthur at church on Sunday, I had to think about where their ‘Donation Motivation Marker’ would be (after I’d named it) on the trail?
When my watch beeps after the 2 mile mark, I hit the handbrake turn and start the longest hill climb section for about half a mile. Towards the end of this section it starts to become steeper as you take the right hand apex (photo doesn’t do it justice)…And it’s right on this apex that I’ve now placed the “Arthur’s Apex Assault”.see the above photo. 💪🏼 😀
Now focus…
Now let’s check if we’re in tune as it’s ‘Tuner Tuesday’. My D string (Deficit) is especially going well…I’ve lost 28 pounds so far, just 22 more to go. I could change the tuning to Drop D tuning! 🤣
EADGBE…🎸
- E – Endurance: Tortoise NOT Hare…This is for LIFE!
- A – Activity Rings: Close my daily apple fitness watch rings.
- D – Deficit: Make sure i’m in a healthy calorie deficit each day until healthy weight.
- G – Goals: Focus (and celebrate) small, medium and BIG goals.
- B – Body & BP: Check blood pressure & listen to my body and look after it (it’s not young anymore).
- E – Edification: Feeding my mind and soul fuels me to serve, encourage, and inspire others.
Scripture snack…
Isaiah 40:31.
But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary;
they shall walk and not faint. (ESV)
Motivational Quote:..💪🏼
“I don’t need to see the full trail to know it’s worth walking. Every step I take is a statement that the challenges I face won’t hold me back. Some days the climb feels endless…But that’s when faith kicks in, my fitness keeps me moving and my focus reminds me why I started…Faith, Fitness& Focus“. – Steve (me)
Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2025 Together! 💪🏼
iChristian 
Your shorts malfunction is a celebration of all you’ve already lost. Congratulations, my friend, for having the heart, soul, and mind to persevere through all this with such gratitude.
Awww thanks Dayle for your constant encouragement! Yeah I’m so thankful that the weight is coming off, and yet now I’ve got to go and get another pair of shorts a size smaller…Which I’m also thankful for, lol! 🤣