I ran 2 miles in town early this afternoon and another 2 at the Fass Brewery Run in Conroe tonight. Total 4 miles.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Pumpkins on the trail
I went to the state park this afternoon to run. As I passed a steel bench on the trail along the lake almost a half mile from the trailhead, I noticed 3 medium sized pumpkins on and around the bench. Nobody around. Cannot figure out why someone left them there. Maybe to feed the alligators. I ended up running 3.5 miles, mostly on the trails.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
More people on the trails
Now that the temperature has dropped into the 80's, I am seeing a lot more people on the trails at Huntsville State Park, even some other runners. I made it out to the park this afternoon and ran 3.3 miles, mostly on the trails.
Monday, October 12, 2026
Felt a little beat up
After a couple hard falls on the trails yesterday, I felt a little beat up today. However, I did make it out to the park late this afternoon and ran 3.3 miles, mostly on the trails that I know well.
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Went south
I went to the state park this afternoon. I headed out on trails to the south that I have not been on for a long time. Finished up on a trail that was recently reopened after being closed for 10 years. My total distance was 4.8 miles, but I tripped on roots twice and took hard falls. Except for a skinned up knee, I am okay.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Heights 5K
I ran the Heights 5K in Houston this morning. Had to get up at 4:30 am to get down there for a 7:15 am start. Over 700 running the 5K. I finished in 56:53. I did not place in the 70 and over age group, but got an award for being the oldest runner. The award included free entry into next year's race.
Friday, October 9, 2026
Friday at the park
I had a busy day and did not make it out to the park until late this afternoon. I ran 3.3 miles, mostly on the trails.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
4 total
I ran 2 miles in town this afternoon and another 22 miles at the Fass Brewery Run in Conroe tonight. 4 total.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
A little farther
I went to the park this afternoon and ran 5 miles, 4 on the trails and 1 on the road. I have a 10K race coming up, so I am trying to increase my milage a bit.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Late run at the park
I had a lot of yard work to do this afternoon, including loading and hauling tree limbs to the city dump, so I did not get to the park until late this evening. Got in 3.5 miles, mostly on the trails.
Monday, October 5, 2026
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Sunday Night 5K
I ran the Sunday Night 5K in The Woodlands tonight for the 177th time. Finished in 55:59.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Spindle Tree 5K Park Run
I ran the Spindle Tree 5K Park Run this morning in Magnolia. Finished in 57:39.
Friday, October 2, 2026
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Rained out
I ran 2 miles in town this afternoon, with the intention of running more at the Fass Brewery in Conroe tonight. However, heavy storms hit Conroe and Huntsville tonight and I stayed in Huntsville. Late tonight, I went to Iron Works and ran another 1.1 miles on the dreaded treadmill. 3.1 miles for the day.
