Independence Day 8K

I ran laps at the track yesterday and ran the Independence Day 8K in Houston this morning.  It was hot, humid and sunny in Houston, but the course was flat  I finished in 1:12:41 and was 4th of 6 in the 70 and over age group.  It was only my sixth 8K race.  PR is 40:46 in 1987.

Two I's

The two I's (ice and Ibuprofen) seem to help with the heel.  It felt a little better today.  I went ahead and ran 2.5 miles on the trails this evening.  It was good to have Sara back on the trails with us this evening.  It has been a while since she joined us.  After getting home, I iced the heel again and took more Ibuprofen with dinner.

Worse

My heel pain was worse today.  I ran one mile on the dirt track this evening and then put my foot in a bucket of ice water.  I took Ibuprofen with my dinner tonight.  Hopefully, it will be better tomorrow.  I have an 8K race coming up this Saturday.

Heel pain

I woke up this morning with a sore right heel.  Years ago, an xray showed that I have a bone spur in that heel.  I had arthoscopic surgery on both sides of the foot.  They cut out part of the plantar fasciitis (muscle band that goes from the heel to the toes) to relieve pressure.  That has worked for years, but I am always concerned when I start to get pain in that heel.  So, this evening I went back to the trails and only ran 1.3 miles.

Regular 2-miler

Busy day, but I did get in my "regular" 2-mile loop around the campus this evening.

Hot Sunday run

I ran my 2-mile loop around the campus in the middle of the hot afternoon.

Polish Pickle 5K

For the 23rd straight year, I ran the Polish Pickle 5K in Bremond this morning.  I finished in 40:16, a couple minutes slower than last year.  Had a good time, though, and got to visit with a lot of good friends.  I was 2 of 4 in the 75-79 age group.  This was my 32nd race in 2018.

Short road run

I usually run laps at the track on Friday.  Since it was too muddy from all the recent rain, I ran 1.3 miles on the road from the track.

No rain today

Looks like the rain is over for a while.  However, the temperature and humidity is up.  After Iron Works this evening, I met up with the group and ran 2 miles on the park roads.

Good timing

The rain and storms continue.  It looked like a break between 4 and 5 this afternoon.  I got in a quick workout at Iron Works at 4 and then took off running from there.  Got in 3.2 miles on the roads before the rain started again at 5.

Rain

We are getting bands of rain coming up from the Gulf.  However, still not much at my house (less than an inch in the last few days).  After Iron Works this evening, I met up with the group at the park and ran 2.3 miles on the park roads - in a light rain.

Wet run

I tried to run between storms again today.  It was dry when I started running south on Veterans.  Got about 3/4 of a mile and the heavy rain hit.  There was no lightning, so I kept running.  Got in 2 miles.

Running between the storms

I tried timing my run this afternoon between storms moving through Huntsville and visiting family.  I tried to run my 2-mile loop around the campus, but had to take a short cut because of heavy lightening.  Still got in 1.8 miles.

June Bug 5K

I ran our club's annual June Bug 5K in Huntsville this morning.  It is held on the hilly Spring Lake Sub-division course.  I finished in 43:17, one second slower than last year.  It was my 31st race this year.  I was especially pleased that my good friend, Bridgette Collins of Houston, accepted my invitation and came up and ran with us.  Bridgette and I worked together in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in the early 90's.  She has run a bunch of marathons and has written four books, three of which are on running and fitness.

Worked a race this evening

I ran laps at the track this morning and set up and operated the club's race clock being used at a cross country 5K in Huntsvillle this evening.  It is not often that I am at a race and not running it.

Road run at the park

At the last minute, I decided to run the roads at the park this evening.  It seemed to be cooler, or maybe just less humidity.  I ran 2.3 miles.

Loop around the campus

I ran my "regular" 2-mile loop around the campus this evening.  Interesting.  There is a lot of new construction to check on.

Late post

It is after midnight and I am just getting around to post.  I was watching the Astros game and it just ended.  Usual Thursday.  Worked out at Iron Works and then ran 1.6 miles on the trails at the park.

Old neighborhood

After working out at Iron Works this evening, I went across the street and make a complete loop around my old neighborhood, the Forest Hills Sub-division.  That loop is 1.9 miles.

Campus run

I got in a 2-mile run on the streets around the campus late this afternoon when it was still good and hot.

Greyhound 5K

For the 7th straight year, I ran the Greyhound 5K in Kosse (80 something miles northwest) this morning.  This is the race that I hurt my hip in last year.  Still not recovered.  Anyway, I finished in 42:03 and was 2 of 2 in the 70 and over age group.

And, a regular Friday

With a race tomorrow, I ran laps at the track this morning.  Running streak day 3,155.  Yard work this afternoon.

Regular Thursday

As usual on Thursday (for probably 25 years), I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran trails.  And, as usual, it was hot and humid.  I ran 2.5 miles.

Big Run 5K

To celebrate Global Running Day, I ran the Big Run 5K at Fleet Feet in The Woodlands this evening.  It was out and back along the waterway at 6 p.m.  Sunny and hot, as expected.  I finished in 41:44.  There was no age group competition, but I think I was the only runner over 70.

Steamy trails

As usual for this time of the year, it was hot and steamy on the trails at the park this evening.  I ran 2.4 miles.

Campus run

After Iron Works this afternoon, I ran a 2-mile loop around the campus.  Darn it is hot and humid, especially after the heavy rain last night.  By the way, no hail damage on my truck from the drive back from The Woodlands in the storm last night.

Sunday Night 5K

For the 91st time, I ran the Sunday Night 5K in The Woodlands this evening.  I finished in 41:49.  On the way back to Huntsville, I drove through a strong storm for about 20 miles.  Wind, extremely heavy rain, lightning and hail.  I was thankful for getting home in one piece, but I will have to check my truck for hail damage tomorrow.

Heights 5K

I got up at 5 this morning for the drive to Houston to run the Heights 5K.  The course is down one side of flat Heights Blvd. and back on the other side.  As expected, it was hot and humid.  I finished in 42:10,   I last ran this race 2 years ago and finished in 37:32.  Ever since my hip injury last summer, my times have gotten much slower.  In any case, today I was 2 of 2 in the 75 to 79 age group.

Laps at the track

With a couple 5K's this weekend, I ran laps at the track this morning.