tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75093946724907175042024-03-18T04:48:42.690-05:00StreakerStreakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09213045376769934630noreply@blogger.comBlogger5449125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509394672490717504.post-79101708519616198482024-03-17T22:06:00.002-05:002024-03-17T22:06:12.128-05:00Mono-vision run<p> 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.</p>Streakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09213045376769934630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509394672490717504.post-13118292998680480152024-03-16T21:18:00.001-05:002024-03-16T21:18:34.884-05:00Avoided a PW<p> 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.</p>Streakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09213045376769934630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509394672490717504.post-2607583735883004112024-03-15T23:35:00.001-05:002024-03-15T23:35:09.988-05:00Slow trail run<p> 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.</p>Streakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09213045376769934630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509394672490717504.post-44727630027652320682024-03-14T22:44:00.001-05:002024-03-14T22:44:23.499-05:00Fass Brewery 5K (Minus)<p> 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.</p>Streakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09213045376769934630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509394672490717504.post-91037258927488718252024-03-13T22:39:00.002-05:002024-03-13T22:39:53.094-05:00Surgery day<p> 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.</p>Streakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09213045376769934630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509394672490717504.post-57959351912333704742024-03-12T23:17:00.000-05:002024-03-12T23:17:10.648-05:00Back issue worsens<p> 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.</p>Streakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09213045376769934630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509394672490717504.post-77048312378100239422024-03-11T22:58:00.000-05:002024-03-11T22:58:14.120-05:00Split run<p> 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.</p>Streakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09213045376769934630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509394672490717504.post-79922174331381596822024-03-10T23:35:00.000-05:002024-03-10T23:35:04.807-05:00Another challenging run<p> I went back to the park this afternoon and got in a challenging 3.4 miles on the trails.</p>Streakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09213045376769934630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509394672490717504.post-32257399043295008862024-03-09T23:33:00.002-06:002024-03-09T23:33:45.485-06:00Skipped a race<p> 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.</p>Streakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09213045376769934630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509394672490717504.post-18863204673184351512024-03-08T23:36:00.000-06:002024-03-08T23:36:19.298-06:00Streak challenges<p> 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.</p>Streakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09213045376769934630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509394672490717504.post-16383097972490530472024-03-07T23:36:00.000-06:002024-03-07T23:36:15.184-06:00Fass Brewery 5K<p> As usual for Thursday, I went down to Conroe tonight and ran the Fass Brewery 5K.</p>Streakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09213045376769934630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509394672490717504.post-19675230464957085412024-03-06T23:12:00.002-06:002024-03-06T23:12:41.378-06:00Mid-80's<p> 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.</p>Streakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09213045376769934630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509394672490717504.post-79612820747836283682024-03-05T23:35:00.001-06:002024-03-05T23:35:20.153-06:00Mostly park roads<p> 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.</p>Streakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09213045376769934630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509394672490717504.post-64519528576434260362024-03-04T22:32:00.004-06:002024-03-04T22:32:56.663-06:00Back to trails<p> 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.</p>Streakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09213045376769934630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509394672490717504.post-18056894807020599612024-03-03T23:47:00.000-06:002024-03-03T23:47:26.721-06:00Sunday Night 5K<p> 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. </p>Streakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09213045376769934630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509394672490717504.post-50808013665574437692024-03-02T20:34:00.003-06:002024-03-02T20:34:42.955-06:00The Woodlands 10K<p> I ran The Woodlands 10K this morning. It is held in conjunction with The Woodlands Marathon and Half Marathon. I finished in 1:47:25 and was 3rd of 3 in the 75 and over age group. This was about 7 minutes slower than the last time I ran it (2 years ago). Got to visit with a lot of good friends.</p>Streakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09213045376769934630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509394672490717504.post-30012722027575740202024-03-01T22:59:00.002-06:002024-03-01T22:59:53.414-06:00To The Woodlands for Packet Pickup<p> I went to The Woodlands late this morning to visit the expo and pick up my packet for The Woodlands 10K tomorrow morning. Gotta get up real early in the morning for a 7 a.m. start. While I was down there, I ran 3.2 miles on the waterway.</p>Streakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09213045376769934630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509394672490717504.post-1379309545960832922024-02-29T23:11:00.000-06:002024-02-29T23:11:08.692-06:00Fass Brewery 5K<p> As usual for Thursday, I went down to Conroe tonight and ran 5K with the Fass Brewery Running Club. I finished up February with 112.8 miles Combined with January, it's 236.8 miles for 2024, including 13 races.</p>Streakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09213045376769934630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509394672490717504.post-15378964892813546722024-02-28T23:23:00.007-06:002024-02-28T23:25:26.820-06:00Much cooler<p> The temperature was in the 50's when I went to the park late this morning, much cooler than yesterday. They were still doing the prescribed burn on the south side of the park. I usually run on the north side, anyway. I ran 3.4 miles, mostly on the trails. Had my second rehab appointment at physical therapy later this afternoon. So far, no improvement in my lower back.</p>Streakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09213045376769934630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509394672490717504.post-2012999223604839582024-02-27T22:51:00.001-06:002024-02-27T22:51:17.765-06:00Mid-80's<p> It was in the mid-80's when I went to run at the park this afternoon. Somewhere in Texas, it was at least 90 degrees. The news reported that it was only the 9th time in 124 years that the temperature reached 90 degrees in Texas. In any case, I ran 3.8 miles, mostly on the trails. The only challenge was retying a shoestring with my sore back.</p>Streakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09213045376769934630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509394672490717504.post-32214808363288650032024-02-26T20:35:00.001-06:002024-02-26T20:35:07.682-06:00Smoky park<p> They are doing a prescribed burn on the southern side of Huntsville State Park today. I ween out there this afternoon after running elsewhere for four day and ran 4.2 miles. I ran the trails on the north side, but it was a little smoky.</p>Streakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09213045376769934630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509394672490717504.post-91580648475999445982024-02-25T22:59:00.001-06:002024-02-25T22:59:47.186-06:00Late run in town<p> I spent much of the day visiting family in Conroe . It was after 5 pm when I got a chance to run. It was almost too late to drive to the park to run, so I ran 4.1 miles on the roads in Huntsville.</p>Streakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09213045376769934630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509394672490717504.post-38465292944538683702024-02-24T21:15:00.001-06:002024-02-25T08:49:34.085-06:00The Woodlands 5K<p> I ran The Woodlands 5K this morning. This is an event of The Woodlands Marathon, which is next Saturday. I finished in 50:40 and was 2nd of 3 in the 75 and over age group.</p>Streakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09213045376769934630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509394672490717504.post-27492485255404773512024-02-23T23:12:00.006-06:002024-02-26T20:36:46.650-06:00Run the Ramps 5K<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnwkA9Wup86kmcFoT1lUSEHUy0XoHi4goADKT85TdIsT78K4KCuzvM96GNPyNqTjXnIfXXwDymP1qGwwMt3QTDoh-D2ui1UWZzFrQiRwfX57AQqnh_pgt9hraHrCN_0cboxejAnWpF9j2_xcD2U9a02PjrG5hYqEuYCCn0eMunHxbOSfPgLr9oODA0pWU/s1430/KyleField2024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="953" data-original-width="1430" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnwkA9Wup86kmcFoT1lUSEHUy0XoHi4goADKT85TdIsT78K4KCuzvM96GNPyNqTjXnIfXXwDymP1qGwwMt3QTDoh-D2ui1UWZzFrQiRwfX57AQqnh_pgt9hraHrCN_0cboxejAnWpF9j2_xcD2U9a02PjrG5hYqEuYCCn0eMunHxbOSfPgLr9oODA0pWU/s320/KyleField2024.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>I ran the Run the Ramps 5K at Kyle Field in College Station tonight. This was only the 2nd time the race has been held at night. Three trips up the ramps, around the top of the stadium and down again. Really nice at night with the field lit up. My GPS showed the course to be 3.2 and I finished in 53:43. This was the 15th time I have ran this race, starting in 1997. It was not held many times because of work on the stadium and COVID. My back did not bother me too much, except going down the ramps.</p>Streakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09213045376769934630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509394672490717504.post-60353438949228281842024-02-22T23:08:00.000-06:002024-02-22T23:08:05.976-06:00First therapy appointment today<p> I had my first appointment at the physical therapist this afternoon. They think the back pain is from arthritis in my spine. The therapist also concluded that my hip and butt was weak. I told her that I had only missed 31 days of running in the last 27 years. Guess I have to start doing a series of exercises every day. So, I took my weak parts down to Conroe tonight and ran the Fass Brewery 5K</p>Streakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09213045376769934630noreply@blogger.com0