Spindle Tree Park Run 5K

 I got up early this morning for the drive down to Magnolia to run the Spindle Tree Park Run 5K.  Nice clear weather.  I finished in 55:56.  Later today, I drove up to Tyler for a family get-together and drove b ack to Huntsville tonight.

Resting up for a busy weekend

 With a busy weekend coming up, including a football game tonight, I went to the park this afternoon and ran 3.3 miles on the trails.

Fass Brewery 5K

I ran the Fass Brewery 5K tonight in Conroe.   With a 7 pm start and the sun setting a few minutes after 7, it is pretty much a night run.

In town

 I mowed and trimmed the yard this afternoon, so it was fairly late before I had a chance to run.  Stayed in town and ran 3.5 miles.

Group night at the park

As usual for Tuesday, I met up with the group at the park tonight.  I ran 3.7 miles, mostly on the trails.

Wrapping up September

 I ran 4.1 miles in town this evening.  This barely put me over 100 miles for September  with 100.1.  That's 844.7 for the year, way behind last year.  However, it is two straight months of at least 3.1 miles every day.  I had my 3rd rehab appointment for my back this afternoon.  So far, no magic.

Sunday afternoon at the park

 The weather has been slightly cooler the last few days and I did not encounter any biting horseflies at the state park this afternoon.  Got in 3.5 miles on the trails.

Running Towards Conservation 5K

 I ran a new 5K in Lufkin this morning, the Running Towards Conservation 5K at the Lufkin Zoo.  I have run other races at the zoo, but it has been a few years ago.  I did not realize that the "race" was not timed, but I finished in 59:14, according to my GPS.  The course, which was about half trails, was spot on 3.1 miles.  They had about 50 runners, a nice T-shirt, race packet, finisher medal and plenty of refreshments.  I think I would have won a 70 and over age group.

Park was probably closed

 I read on the news this morning that there was a police chase that ended up at Huntsville State Park early this morning.  They caught one guy and the other ran into the woods.  I presumed that the park was probably closed due to a police search.  The guy would probably surrender after being attacked by biting horse flies.  In any case, I ran 3.1 miles in town today.

50th Fass Brewery 5K

 I drove down to Conroe tonight and ran the Fass Brewery 5K for the 50th time.

3.6 in town

 I had a long list of errands today and finally got to run this evening.  Rather than driving to the park, I ran 3.6 miles in town.

Split run

 I went to the park early this afternoon and started running roads.  I did not feel well and quit after 2.2 miles.  Later this evening, I went to the old mall parking lot and ran another 1.4 miles.  Total 3.6 for the day.

Two appointments today

 I had an appointment with my cardiologist this morning to review the results of the ultrasound check of the veins in both legs a couple weeks ago.  The 4 surgeries in 2024 to remove bad veins were successful and I am good to go.  That means no more bothersome compression socks.  The second appointment was the first appointment with the physical therapy clinic regarding my back pain.  If left there without a lot of confidence that the back pain issue will be resolved.  Maybe I am wrong.  After all that, I mowed the yard and then went into town and ran 3.6 miles.

Sunday at the park

 Back to the park this Sunday afternoon.  Got in 3.5 miles, mostly on the trails.

Woodforest 5K

 I woke up this morning sneezing and had allergy symptoms all day.  I drove down to Conroe this morning and ran the Woodforest 5K.  It was hot and humid and I felt lousy.  Even got dizzy after the race.  I finished in 58:52 and was 4th of 4 in the 70 and over age group.  The good part was that I got to visit with a lot of good friends.