Weak and dizzy

I woke up weak and dizzy this morning, but managed to get a mile run in at the track.  I feel better this evening, but still faced with shoulder and big toe pain.

Another 2

I was the only one who showed up at the park this evening.  My sinuses were better but my toe and shoulder still hurt.  So, I ran another 2 miles on the park roads.  This weekend, I have at least one 5K race and a 10-mile race.  I may have to crawl into the doctor's office on Monday.  In my mind, there is no question that I have a torn rotator cuff.  The only question is what kind of surgery will be required to fix it.

Tired and spleepy

It must be the medication for shoulder and toe pain and sinus issues, but I was tired and sleepy all day.  I did not get much done.  In fact, I skipped Iron Works and went to the park and ran 2 miles on the roads. 

Back to the park

Short workout at Iron Works and then off to the park for a run.  It was just me, Lorie and Glen.  Between the sinus, big toe and torn rotator cuff problems, I managed to get in 2 miles on the park roads.

New issue

I have not mentioned this in my blog, but a couple months ago, I started developing pain in my right shoulder.  I'm not sure what caused it, lifting weights or falling at the park.  I kept hoping it would just go away.  Nearly a month ago, I self-diagnosed it as a rotator cuff tear, but the earliest I could get a doctor's appointment is December 3, 2018.   Back in 1995, I fell on concrete and tore my left rotator cuff.  I had to have major surgery to get it fixed and was in the hospital for a couple days.  The following year, I tore my right rotator cuff water skiing, but was able to get it fixed with arthroscopic surgery.  So, I know what a torn rotator cuff feels like.  Anyway, in the last two weeks it has become more painful and I am very limited to what I can do with my right arm.  I have been taking Aleeve to reduce the continuous pain.  My appointment is a week from today, but it will be a long week.  Assuming I have to have surgery, it may be a streak breaker.  I'll have to wait and see.  Late this afternoon, I worked out at Iron Works (obviously no lifting with my arms) and went to the park and ran a 1.4-mile loop on the trails

HMSA Classical 5K

For the first time ever, I ran the HMSA Classical 5K in downtown Houston this morning.  It is held in conjunction with a 25K and 10-Miler.  I finished in 41:54 and was the only one in the 70 and over age group.  Got to visit with a lot of good friends after the race.

Leftover Turkey 5K

Had a rough night last night and did not feel well this morning.  However, I ran the Leftover Turkey 5K here in Huntsville.  Very hilly course.  I finished in a lousy 45:37, probably a 5K personal worst.

Because I am on a running streak

I guess all the medication I took yesterday for the gout in my big toe got to me last night.  I was up sick most of the night.  Finally got up at 10 this morning.  Weak and my sinuses were acting up again.  Plus, I have a house full of visiting family.  Normally, all good reasons not to run today.  But, since I am on a running streak, I went to the park this afternoon and ran 1.3 miles on the trails.  I tripped twice, but managed to stay on my feet.

Run Thru the Woods 5 Miler

Happy Thanksgiving to all.  I loaded myself down with medication last night and early this morning to ease the swelling and pain in my big toe joint caused by gout.  It was tolerable this morning, so I drove down to The Woodlands to run the annual Run Thru the Woods 5-Miler.  This was my 17th straight year for running this race.  I finished in 1:07:33, my slowest time ever in this race.  I was 4th of 4 in the 75 and over age group.  There were nearly 5,000 runners doing 5, 3-mile and kid's 1-mile.  It was great visiting with a lot of good friends.

Feel lousy

My sinuses have been acting up all day and I am running a fever this evening.  Then, tonight, I started getting a gout attack in my big toe joint.  I went to the park late this morning and decided just to do 1.3 miles on the trails.  I have a 5-mile race in the morning;  this may be fun.

Tuesday at the park

Jacob and I were the only ones in the group at the state park this evening.  I ran 2.5 miles on the wet and, in some places, muddy trails.

Cold, dark park

Got busy today and did not get to the park to run until later than normal.  There was so much rain this morning, I figured the trails would be a mess.  So, I ran 2 miles on the park roads and finished in the  dark.  After running in the 60's yesterday, it was the cold 40's this evening.  In any case, it was running streak day 3,319.

La Porte By the Bay Half Marathon

I made the hour and thirty eight minute drive down to La Porte this morning to run the La Porte By the Bay Half Marathon at 7:30.  Nice weather, 60's, partly cloudy and no wind.  The 13.1-mile course included two trips up and over the Fred Hartman Bridge.  I finished in 3:10:26 and was 2nd of 4 in the 75-79 age group.  I ran this race two years ago in 2:51 something.

Conroe Turkey Trot 5K

My sinuses were stopped up last night and I did not get much sleep.  I ran the Conroe Turkey Trot 5K this morning.  It did not start until 9 a.m., so I got to sleep in.  I ran the course in 40:16 and was 5 of 6 in the 60 and over age group.  After the race, I drove down to The Woodlands to pick up my packet for next Thursday's race there.  I felt lousy this afternoon and spent most of it in bed.  Half marathon tomorrow and I have to get up at 4:30 a.m.

Long day

With two races this weekend, I went to the park this morning and ran 1.3 miles on the trails.  Then, yard work all day and the Cody Johnson concert tonight.  It was at the rodeo arena at the local fairgrounds, 7/10th of a mile from my house.  Got a little cold.

Park roads

After spending much of the day doing yard work, including mowing the grass for the last time, I worked out at Iron Works and ran 3 miles on the park roads.

Early run

I had to be somewhere at 4 this evening, I so worked out at Iron Works and ran at the park earlier than normal this afternoon.  I was late getting to the park, but I squeezed in 2 miles on the park roads.

Cold

Darn, it was cold (mid-30's) for our park run this evening.  It was just me, Jacob and Glen.  I ran 2.5 miles on the trails.  This coming weekend, I have a 5K and my first half marathon of the season.  Unless I sign up for any more races, I plan to complete 2018 with 70 races.

Rain, again

It rained off and on today.  I went to the park this evening and ran 2 miles on the park roads in a light rain and temperature of 45.

Sweat IV Vets 5K

I ran the Sweat IV Vets 5K in Humble this morning.  It was my 4th drive down to Houston or the Houston area this weekend.  Nice weather in the 40's and no rain.  Flat course on smooth asphalt in and around the Harris County Sheriff's Training Center and a state prison next door.  I finished in 39:18 and was 2nd of 3 in the 70 and over age group.  This was race number 60 for this year;  about 10 more to go.

Run the Woodlands 5K

I ran the Run the Woodlands 5K in The Woodlands this morning.  Temperature in the 40's and no rain.  I finished in 40:00 flat.  I had to back to Houston later this evening to have dinner with family and headed back down tomorrow for another race.

Not so normal Friday

Normally, I run laps at the track on Friday to rest up for weekend races.  However, just two 5K's this weekend.  So, I went to the park late this morning and ran 2.4 miles on the trails.  Four trips to the Houston area this weekend.  Ugh!

Early run at the park

We had a running club meeting this evening.  So, I went to the park earlier than usual for Thursday and got in 2 miles on the park roads.

Ran in town

Busy day and it got too late to drive to the park.  So, I went to the track and ran 2 miles around the campus.  I am reminded of why I usually avoid running the streets in town when school is in session.

Tuesday park run

I got so tied up watching election results last night, I forgot to blog.  I met up with the group at the park and ran 2.5 miles on the trails.  With the temperature back in the 80's, the mosquito's were the worst I have seen at the park.

Distance change

After working out at Iron Works this afternoon, I went to the park with the intention of running 1.3 miles on the trails.  After realizing that I was not tired from yesterday, I took a left turn and ran 2.4.

Texas 10 Series Katy

I ran the Texas 10 Series Katy 10-Miler this morning.  Drove down there in heavy rain and it rained most of the race with the temperature in the 60's.  I finished in 2:19:43 and was 2nd of 2 in the 70 and over age group.  I ran the same race last year in 2:27 something.  This was actually my fastest 10-miler since early 2017.  Bring on the rain for the next race!

Alex's 5K

I got up early this morning and ran Alex's 5K in Houston.  Nice cool and clear weather and a flat course.  I finished in 40:04 and was 5th of 6 runners in the 75-79 age group.  Got to visit with a lot of good friends.

Friday rest day

With a couple races this weekend, I went out to the park this morning and ran 1.3 miles on the trails.

Park roads

I had to be somewhere at 7 this evening, so I met up with the group at the park and ran 2 miles on the park roads.  Then, a quick koolaid and home for a shower.