Dreary weather

I am not sure it was the dreary cold and wet weather all today, but I felt like I was coming down with something all day.  I did work out at Iron Works this evening and then run 2 miles on the park roads.  it was 41 degrees and very damp.

Gave up on the half marathon this Saturday

I am signed up to run The Woodlands Half Marathon this Saturday.  Just not ready.   Between the shoulder surgery, hip issues and sinus infections, I am too far  behind in my training.  My goal now is to run the Big Star Half Marathon in Frisco on April 13.  My weight is down 21 pounds from this time last year, but it is not resulting in speed or endurance.  Three miles on the park roads this evening.

Rainy run

Jacob and I were the only ones who showed up at the park this evening.  It was raining and there was nearby lightning.  I opted for a 1.2-mile run on the park roads.

Sunday and Monday

I had visiting family yesterday (Sunday) and got to the park late for a run.  Did 2 miles on the park roads.  Today, I ran 3 miles on the park roads.

Sweetheart 5K

I ran our club's annual Sweetheart 5K in Huntsville this morning.  Nothing but hills.  I finished in 45:54.

And another 3

I ran the same 3-mile course on the park roads this morning.  However, I tried to increase my speed.  I knocked off 2 minutes off of yesterday's run.

Another 3

I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran another 3 miles on the park roads.  I am tempted to get back on the trails, but I suppose I need to build up strength in my shoulders first.  I would hate to fall and tear the rotator cuff again.

Three comfortable miles

With the hip feeling much better after the cortisone shot yesterday, I went to the park this evening and ran 3 comfortable miles on the park roads.  I still have thoughts about running The Woodlands Half Marathon (which I am signed up for) on March 2, but I need to get in a couple long runs to test my body for 13.1.

Morning run at the track

Since I was getting my second cortisone shot after lunch, I went to the track and ran laps this morning is a misty rain.  While visiting with the doctor, he checked my shoulder and cleared me to start exercising.  No more therapy.  He scheduled me for my 3rd and final shot on March 6.

Shot number 2 tomorrow

I have an appointment to get my second cortisone shot in my hip tomorrow afternoon.  Hope it is the last and I can get back to "normal running and racing."  In the meantime, I ran 2 miles on the park roads this evening.

Back from Yuma

Last Saturday (Feb. 10), I went out to Yuma, AZ (southwest corner of the state) to visit family and got home at 1 a.m. this morning.  I did manage to get in a run everyday while gone.  On most days, I went to the gym downtown with my son and ran from there.  Other days, I ran in his neighborhood.  Perfect running weather; 50's and 60's and very low humidity.  The only problem was my hip.  I was never able to get much over 2 miles.  I went out to Huntsville State Park this afternoon and ran 2 miles on the park roads.

Need shot number two

The pain in my hip has returned for the last couple of days.  However, I am scheduled for cortisone shot number two on February 19.  I am signed up for The Woodlands Half Marathon on March 2.  It will be tough getting my distance up.  In the meantime, I ran 2 miles on the park roads this afternoon.  Rocky Raccoon 50M, 50K and 13.1 was in progress on the trails while I was there.  After my run, I had a nice visit with Bill, Leanne and others who were there in support of friends running.

3,400

I reached a minor milestone today; completed 3,400 consecutive days of running.  I ran 2 miles on the park roads this evening - in the cold (34 degrees).  Well, that's cold for Texas, anyway.

Cooler

After a few days of warmer temperatures, it rained this morning and got down in the 40's this evening.  My truck thermometer showed 81 yesterday.  In any case, after Iron Works, I met up with the group at the park and ran 2 miles on the park roads.

Appointments today

I had my first post-sling rehab appointment this morning.  Lot more to go.  This afternoon, I had an appointment with the skin doctor in Conroe.  I get checked every three months.  This evening, I put on a new pair of running shoes and ran 2 miles on the park roads to break them in.

Catching up on yard work

Now that I am somewhat recovered, I started catching up on yard work today.  This afternoon, I worked out at Iron Works and then ran 3 miles on the park roads.

More time at Iron Works

While recovering from rotator cuff surgery, I continued to work out at Iron Works.  However, no upper body stuff.  I start physical therapy this Wednesday to get my range of motion and strength back.  So, I spent more time there this afternoon working on upper body strength.  I was careful not to break anything.  Then, I went to the park and ran 2 miles on the park roads.

Sunday Night 5K

I went down to The Woodlands this evening to run the Sunday Night 5K.  I was pain-free for the entire race, but weak.  I finished in 44:50, probably my slowest ever for this course.  I obviously need to start working on my distance after missing so many long races this season.

Not sure what went on

My fever went back to normal overnight, but the runs continued until noon today.  Not much sleep last night.  Late this morning, I was able to go to the track and get in a 1-mile run.  Was finally able to get some food down at lunch and then went down the the 11 Below Brewery in Houston for the Annual Texas 10 Series Awards Party.  I got first place in the Armadillo Cup age 70 & over age group.  That came with a nice mug and a check for $175.  Also got a pullover for completing the 10-miler in all seven of the races in 2018.  So far, no fever tonight.  Just not sure what brought it on last night.

Just when I thought

Felt great this morning and went to the park and had a very comfortable 3-mile road run.  Stopped just past the 1-mile point and had a nice visit with my friend, Chris McWatters, who owns Tejas Trails and directs the Rocky Raccoon 100, which will be this weekend at the park.  Then, this afternoon, I started to get "the runs" and feeling nausiated.  Even though I am taking antibiotics for the sinus infection, my temperature has been over 100 tonight.  My nurse advises me to go to the emergency room if my temperature continues tomorrow morning.