Nice weather continues

It is suppose to rain tomorrow, but nice weather again today.  After Iron Works, I went out to the park and ran 2 miles on the roads.

Sunday at the park

I still had visiting family this afternoon, but I went out to the park in this great running weather and ran a little over 2 miles, about half on the trails and the other half on the roads.

Huntsville Half Marathon - 50th Wedding Anniverary

I ran the Huntsville Half Marathon this morning and my wife walked the 5K.  We both came in 3rd in our age group.  It was also our 50th wedding anniversary.  I finished in 3:04:14.  It was 37 degrees at the start of the race.  For me, that was ideal, especially with low humidity.  It was nice having family visit this weekend and attend the race.  It was my 91st half marathon.

Another busy day

I had so many things to do today (mostly related to tomorrow's race), I had to make a list.  One item on the list was "run.."  I got to that about mid-afternoon.  I went to the track to run 4 laps.  After my first lap, a police officer stopped and met me at the gate.  At first, I thought I was going to get a speeding ticket.  Instead, he was an old friend and wanted to stop and visit.  So, after he left, I ran 4 laps to get in my continuous mile.

Getting ready for the weekend

I am running the Huntsville Half Marathon this Saturday and I have family coming in for the weekend.  Busy day.  I met up with the group this evening and ran 2 miles on the park roads.

Park roads again

My right calf has been hurting lately and is worse on some days.  Maybe it is something that stems from the hip problem.  Anyway, it was little worse today, so I cut the run to 2 miles on the park roads this afternoon.

Enjoying this cool weather

It was clear again today, with a temperature in the 60's.  After Iron Works, I met up with the group at the park and ran 3 miles on the roads.

Back from Tyler

Yesterday afternoon, I drove up to Tyler for a family get-together and got back to Huntsville this afternoon.  I worked out at Iron Works this evening and then ran 3 miles on the roads at Huntsville State Park.  Here's hoping for no more cancelled races.  I have to find open dates and races to reach my goal of 1,000 races by December 17 and 101 half marathons by February 17.

Another cancelled half marathon

I got up at 4:30 this morning and drove to College Station for the Octoberfest Half Marathon at 7 a.m. at Kyle Field.  Not long after I arrived, it started raining.  Close to 7 a.m., they announced a delay and an 8 a.m. start due to lightning.  Then, close to 8 a.m, they changed it to 9 a.m.  A few minutes before 9 a.m,, they cancelled the race.  Everyone was invited to proceed to the "post race party."  I got my T-shirt, beer mug and a beer and finisher medal.  It quit raining, so I went for a run.  Ran for 1.5 miles and then left town.  Now, I have to find another replacement half marathon.

Willis Volleyball 5K Trail Run

I made the short trip down to Willis to run the Willis Volleyball 5K Trail Run.  This a a nice run put on the high volleyball team.  It is run on trails through the Moran Ranch, 704 acres next to I-45 between Willis and Conroe.  I finished in 40:22.  They did not have age groups, but I won a pumpkin for being the oldest runner (of 94).  The  two lead runners ran into 6 wild pigs on the course, but the ranch dog, who was running the race, ran the pigs off.  They should have given the dog a pumpkin too.
I went from Willis to College Station to pick up my packet for a race there tomorrow.  Then, I got home in time to attend the Sam Houston State football game.  I left at half time and went to church with my wife, since I will not able to make it tomorrow.

Laps at the track

With a couple races this weekend, I ran laps at the track this morning.

Started Year 9

I started my 9th year of streaking today with a 2-mile run on the park roads.  Hoping that my 2 races this weekend are not rained out.

8 Years

I ran 2.6 miles on the trails at the park this afternoon.  This run completed 8 years on my current running streak.

Cool and low humidity

You could not ask for better running weather today.  Cool (60's) and low humidity.  I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran 5 miles on the hilly roads at the park.

Cooler weather

It was about 70 this evening when I went to the park and ran 2 miles on the roads.  Storms predicted this weekend and I have 2 races.  Hope nothing gets cancelled.

No half marathon today

Today, I was suppose to be running my 91st half marathon in Tyler.  But, as reported in an earlier post, the race was cancelled and the company putting it on went out of business.  So, after church this morning, I attended our church bazaar, ate too much and took a nap when I got home.  Then, I went out to the park and ran 3.3 miles on the trails.

Stesti Brewry 5K Trail Run

I drove 40 minutes to the Stesti Brewry out in the sticks near Lovelady this morning to run their 5K Trail Run.  The race had been cancelled and entry fees refunded.  However, they still had the race, complete with bibs, T-shirt, timing, beer and breakfast.  Just no awards.  There were about 40 to 50 runners.  Nice weather.  I ran slow and steady and did not fall or hurt my hip any further.  I finished in 45:38 and got to visit with a lot of friends.

Busy Friday

I had a very busy Friday, doing a lot of non-running related stuff and working on the course for the Huntsville Half coming up in a couple weeks.  In between it all, I went to the track and ran laps.

Park roads

James, who use to run with us at the park, showed up this evening.  We ran 3 miles on the park roads and had a good visit.

Physical results

I got a call this morning from my doctor to inform me that all the lab results were in and everything is good.  I thanked him and told him that I would see him in a couple months for my annual sinus infection. 
I received an email this morning telling me that the Rose Half Marathon in Tyler on Sunday has been cancelled due to extremely low participation.  No refunds, but they will mail T-shirts and finisher medals in a couple weeks.  That is a bunch of crap.  If races are cancelled for that reason, they should give a complete refund.  The race is put on by Mellew Productions.  I emailed George the owner and let him know what I thought.  Told him that I would never participate in one of his races in the future.  Now, I have to figure out how to squeeze in another half marathon somewhere to stay on my schedule to complete half marathon 101 on February 17.
So, after working out at Iron Works this afternoon, I ran 2.6 miles on the trails at the park.

Annual physical

Busy day, starting with my annual physical this morning.  Looks like I may make it another year, depending on the results of the blood work.  I had a lot of errands to run and phone calls to make regarding the Huntsville Half Marathon.  I had just enough time to go to the park and run 2 miles on the roads to get back in time for a 6 p.m. neighborhood party.

Back to trails

After Iron Works, I went to the park this afternoon and ran about. 2.5 miles on the trails.  Next up as far as racing goes, is a 5K and half marathon this coming weekend.

Texas 10 Series Cypress

I ran the Texas 10 Series 10-Miler in Cypress (NW of Houston) this morning.  It got rather warm and humid for the second 5-mile loop.  I finished in 2:23:13, about 13 minutes slower than the same race last year.  However, it was an improvement over my 2:29 some in Huntsville two weeks ago.  It was my 985th race.  After I got home and attempted to take a nap, I met Steve to help me start measuring a new course for the Huntsville Half & Quarter Marathon & 5K.  Not a lot of fun walking around pushing an engineer wheel after running 10 miles.

Back from Wylie

I drove up to Wylie (NE of Dallas) yesterday morning to attend my grandson's 5th grade football game this afternoon.  Got in runs in Wylie yesterday and today.  Ready for 10 miles tomorrow morning.

Course work

Due to roads being torn up in the university area, I have been working on a new course for the Huntsville Half and Quarter Marathon & 5K to be held on October 28.  As a backup, we hoped to start and finish at the football stadium parking lot.  The we found out yesterday that it is not available.  I have since been working on a new venue and course.  I got that all done today and the necessary approvals.  Now, I need to find time to go measure the course.  In the meantime, I met up with the group at the park this evening.  We ended up doing a lot of visiting before our run and it got to be late.  So, I got in just 2 miles on the park roads.  I have a 10-mile race coming up this Sunday.

Combination run

I went out to the park this afternoon and could not decide whether to run roads or trails.  So, I did a combination.  I ran 1.1 miles on the roads and another 1.4 on the trails.

Enjoyed the rain today

I think the rain today was the first since the Hurricane Harvey.  I enjoyed having my coffee this morning on the back porch and watching the rain.  It was a little muggy for my run this evening, though.  I ran 3 miles on the park roads.  Another 10-mile race coming up this Sunday.

Campus run

I ran 2 miles on the streets around the campus this evening.  With our half marathon coming up in less than 3 weeks, I had to check on road construction progress.

Sunday Night 5K

For the 87th time, I ran the Sunday Night 5K in The Woodlands this evening.  I finished in 38:38.  My son from Houston drove up to watch me race and we had dinner after the race before I headed back to Huntsville.