Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Run to rest

 I worked out at Iron Works and then did a lot of yardwork.  I was really tired, but I went to the park to run to rest.  Ran 3.3 miles on the trails.

Presidents Day

 Today was Presidents Day, so the state park was a little more crowded than for a normal Monday.  Got in 4 miles, mostly on the trails.

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Sunday afternoon at the park

 After church, lunch and a bunch of yardwork, I went to the park late this afternoon and ran 4.1 miles, all on the trails.

Saturday, February 14, 2026

Spring 5K Park Run

 I drove down to Spring early this morning and ran the Spring Park Run.  Finished in 51:20.  I left there and drove on down to Houston to pick up my packet for the Texas 10 Series Sienna 5-Miler, which was turned into a virtual run because of the weather.  Need to do that virtual run this week.

Friday, February 13, 2026

All trails

 This was the third and final day of the roofers constantly pounding on my house.  I got a break late this morning with a 3.7-mile run at the park, all on the trails.

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Fass Brewery 5K

 After a second day of the noise of roofers working on my roof,  I escaped to Conroe tonight to run the Fass 5K social run.  My allergies were still bothering me and I did not feel 100%.  I finished the run, but slower than my normal slow.

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Split run

 An army of roofers showed up early this morning to put a new roof on my house.  I had to get up and move my truck from the driveway.  Also, my allergies were acting up.  Late this morning, I went to a funeral.  Felt lousy all day.  I went into town to run early this afternoon, but after 1.2 miles, I quit. I went back into town late this evening and ran another 2 miles, for a total of 3.2 for the day.  Just hope this does not turn into another sinus infection, like a few weeks ago.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Mostly trails

 I went back to the park this afternoon and ran 3.6 miles, mostly on the trails.

Monday, February 9, 2026

Back to the park

 It was back to the park today and a 3.5-mile run, mostly on the beaten down trails after the Rocky Raccoon 100 over the weekend.

Sunday, February 8, 2026

State park closed for the Rocky Raccoon 100

 Huntsville State Park was closed this weekend for the Rocky Raccoon 100, so I had to run in town this afternoon.  Got in 4.7 miles on the roads and in the city park.

Saturday, February 7, 2026

Spindle Tree 5K Park Run

 I drove down to Magnolia  early this morning and ran the Spindle Tree 5K Park Run.  After a mile on the gravel trail, I got a rock in my shoe.  I debated with myself whether I should stop and get it out.  I decided to tough it out and keep running.  I finished in 51:29, first of one in my age group.

Friday, February 6, 2026

Park is filling up

 The state park is filling up for the Rocky Raccoon 100 this weekend.  In fact, it will be closed to everyone not running or supporting the race.  I went there early this afternoon to run and there was a long line of cars waiting at the gate.  I ran 4 miles, mostly on the trails.

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Fass Brewery 5K

 I ran the Fass Brewery 5K social run in Conroe tonight.  50's - nice temperature for running.

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Another normal day

 My left calf is still sore, but I had a "normal day" running at the state park.  Ran 4.2 miles, evenly split between the trails and the roads.

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Mostly trails

 My left calf was sore today, but it has been that way for a while.  After my left leg suddenly collapsed while running trails yesterday, I was a little leery about running today.  However, I started on the trails and everything seemed normal.  I ended up running 3.6 miles, mostly on the trails.

Monday, February 2, 2026

Road and trails

 I went to the state park late this afternoon and ran 5.1 miles, mostly on the trails.  About half way, while on the trails, my left leg suddenly collapsed and I fell.  I was able to get up okay.  I have no idea what caused it, but I was okay for the rest of the run.  My upper left  calf is a little sore tonight, but all else feels fine.