Sunday, March 17, 2024

Mono-vision run

 My left eye was sore and swollen shut this morning, presumably from my allergy problem.  I had an appointment with the eye clinic tomorrow, but decided not to wait.  So, I went to the ER late this morning.  As expected, it is infected and the doctor prescribed anti-biotics.  Hopefully, it will clear up soon.  In the meantime, I went to the park this afternoon to run.  With one eye swollen shut, I had mono-vision and stayed on the roads.  I got in 3.5 miles, the last mile in a light rain.

Saturday, March 16, 2024

Avoided a PW

 At the risk of sounding positive, I avoided a PW (Personal Worst) this morning.  I had planned to get up early and go down to Magnolia and run the Spindle Tree 5K Park Run.  However, with my back issue, I figured I would set a new 5K PW.  So, I slept in.  I went out to the park later this afternoon and ran 4.1 miles on the trails, partially ii a light rain.  I spent much of this evening on a heating pad.

Friday, March 15, 2024

Slow trail run

 I went to the park this afternoon and ran 3.5 slow miles (slower than my normal slow) on the trails.  I have an MRI on my back next Tuesday morning.

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Fass Brewery 5K (Minus)

 I had my last appointment for rehab on my back this afternoon.  It including dry needling.  Tonight, I went down to Conroe to run the Fass Brewery 5K,expecting not to be able to run the whole thing with my back pain and a question mark on the right leg.  When I started running the right leg pain was bad, but eased up after running a while/  It probably masked the back pain.  I thought about completing the whole 5K, but I did not carry a light for the second half in the dark.  I ended up running 1.5 miles.

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Surgery day

 I ran 1 mile at the track at midnight this morning to keep my streak alive.  I did not get much sleep and had to be down in The Woodlands for surgery on my leg at 8 this morning.  I guess all went okay.  I had to take it easy all day, but I notice some weakness in the leg where the vein was neutralized.  In the meantime, I called my doctor's office about the possibility of getting an MRI on my back, which is my primary concern right now.  Two more veins to go - and then no compression socks.

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Back issue worsens

 My lower back issue was worse today.  After my rehab appointment this afternoon, I went to the track.  I was barely able to run one mile.  I met up with the group at the park this evening and started out on the trails.  It did not take long to realize that I could get in 2.1 miles for my minimum daily run of 3.1.  I ended up with .7 for a total of 1.7 for the day.  One mile is the minimum for the Streak Association, but I have been running at least 3 a day for about 2 1/2 years and 3.1 a day for nearly 2 years.  I have leg surgery in The Woodlands early tomorrow morning and will be able to run for the rest of the day.  My plan is to go back to the track at midnight tonight and get in a run for tomorrow.

Monday, March 11, 2024

Split run

 My BP seems to be back to normal, but I am still dealing with sinus and back issues.  I spent much of today in bed on a heat pad.  I went to the track early this afternoon and ran a mile to make sure I kept my streak alive.  Late this evening, I went to the state park and ran 2.5 miles on the road and trails.  So, 3.5 today.

Sunday, March 10, 2024

Another challenging run

 I went back to the park this afternoon and got in a challenging 3.4 miles on the trails.

Saturday, March 9, 2024

Skipped a race

 I had planned to run the Spindle Tree 5K in Magnolia this morning, but with the low BP problem, I slept in.  Later this afternoon, I went to the spring break crowded state park and ran 3.4 miles on the trails.  Not easy.  I had to stop and rest a couple times.

Friday, March 8, 2024

Streak challenges

 I seem to have a lot of challenges to my streak lately.  Back pain, sinus headaches and earaches, blood pressure and upcoming surgeries.  I had another episode of low BP today.  I managed to get in 1.6 miles on the trails at the park early this afternoon, but had no strength to go further.  While the minimum distance for Streak Runners International is 1 mile, I have maintained a minimum of 3 miles for about 2 and a half years and a 3.1 minimum for nearly 2 years.  So, I went to the track late tonight and ran 2 miles, to give me 3.6 for the day.  Hopefully, the BP will be back to normal tomorrow.  Next Wednesday, I am having surgery in The Woodlands to remove the first of three bad veins in my legs.  I have a plan to keep my streak alive, but am not sure if it will be the 1-mile minimum or the 3.1 mile minimum.

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Fass Brewery 5K

 As usual for Thursday, I went down to Conroe tonight and ran the Fass Brewery 5K.

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Mid-80's

 I am not sure winter is over, but it was in the mid-80's when I went to the park early this afternoon to run.  No change in the back issue (now accompanied by a sinus headache).  I ran 3.8 miles on the roads and trails.

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Mostly park roads

 I went from my third physical therapy appointment (back problem) this afternoon to the park to run.  Got in 3.2 miles, mostly on the roads.

Monday, March 4, 2024

Back to trails

 After 4 days of running in Conroe or The Woodlands, I went to the park early this afternoon and ran trails.  With my back issue, it was not a pretty site.  However, I got in 3.3 miles.

Sunday, March 3, 2024

Sunday Night 5K

 This was a bad day for my lower back, but I made it down to The Woodlands this evening for the Sunday Night 5K.  It was probably my slowest 5K ever and I finished in 56:15.