Streets in town

 Late this evening, I ran 3.3 miles on the streets in town.  The state park is suppose to re-open in 2 days, but another heavy rain is in the forecast for tomorrow.

Back to the mall

 I went back to the old mall parking lot late this evening and ran 5 laps for a total of 3.5 miles.

More rain today

 I had appointments this morning and then it rained most of the afternoon.  I finally got in a 3.5-mile run on the streets in town late this evening.

New venue

 It rained most of the day and I did not get a chance to run until later this evening.  With the state park still closed, I had to run elsewhere.  I ended up running around the outer edge of the West Hill Mall (now state offices) parking lot.  Not bad.  It is 7/10th of a mile around, flat, concrete and no tripping hazards and virtually no traffic.  I ran 5 laps for a total of 3.5 miles.  It might be a good place for one of those pre-operation midnight runs.

Miles and Smiles 5K

 I started streak year 4 off with the Miles & Smiles 5K in Madisonville.  I like the relatively short drive and 9 a.m. start.  Accurate course, mostly on a rough trail through a large park.  I felt lucky to have no slips and falls, but I did not have to stop once and get a rock out of my shoe.  I finished in a slow 57:46 and was first of one in the 80 and over age group.  I appreciate the belt buckle age group award, huge, heavy and beautifully designed.  It is much nicer than any marathon finisher belt buckle I have received.  I have been introduced at races before, but this was the first time I have been handed the microphone and asked to speak.  Well, it was a nice chance to convince everyone to start a running streak.

3-year streak

 I ran 3.2 miles on the streets in Huntsville late this morning.  This completed 3 years on my current running streak.  During this streak (1,096 days), I ran 3,903.1 miles, an average of 3.56 per day.  Also, during this 3 years, I ran 213 races, an average of 71 per year.

Fass Brewery 5K

 As usual for Thursday, I went down to Conroe tonight and ran the Fass Brewery 5K.  Not much pain in the back, but felt a little unstable.

Back injection #2

 I had the 2nd injection in my lower back to treat my bulging disc about noon today.  I was suppose to be completely asleep, but I sure felt it.  Hopefully, it will help.  I ran laps at the track early this morning to keep my streak alive.  Because of the injection, I was not able to eat or drink anything all morning.  I kept the distance at the track to 1 mile to avoid any dehydration issues.

Kate Barr Ross Park run

 Late this morning, I went over to the Kate Barr Ross Park and ran 3.1 miles on the roads.  A city cemetery maintenance truck passed me twice.  I must have looked bad.

Running the streets in town

 I worked out at Iron Works this afternoon and then took off running the streets from there.  So much traffic.  I got in 3.2 miles without getting run over.

Sunday Night 5K

 I ran the Sunday Night 5K in The Woodlands tonight.  I finished in a slow 54:33.

Hog Crazy 5K Trail Run

 I ran the Hog Crazy 5K Trail Run in Millican this morning.  As I expected, it would be muddy and slippery.  I fell once going up a muddy embankment.  No injuries; just got muddy.  I finished in 1:04:02 and was first  of one in my age group.

Day 1 without the park

 With the park closed due to damage caused by about 21 inches of rain since Sunday, I had to find another place to run today.  I waited for the heavier rain to ease up today and ran 3.2 miles on the streets in Huntsville, partly in a light rain.

Fass Brewery 5K

I ran the Fass Brewery 5K in Conroe tonight.  Nice sunny weather after about 12 inches of rain in Huntsville last night and this morning.  At Huntsville State Park, they worked this week cleaning out the lodge after the flood last Sunday.  Well, it flooded again today, as can be seen in the photo.  There is a paved street in front of the lodge, which is part of my road running route.  Of course, there are a lot of trees down and other damage to the park.  They announced today that the park will be closed until May 13.

First post-surgery run

 I ran 3.3 miles on the roads at the park early this afternoon.  I had some pain in the right leg from the surgery yesterday, but my back was more bothersome.  My upcoming challenge will be a 10K race this Saturday.