Cardiologist appointment today

I had a long-awaited appointment with my cardiologist today, expecting a decision on implanting a pacemaker.  I came prepared to argue for continuing my running streak through the procedure.  I even brought a printout of a FB discussion with another streaker who was able to continue his streak after a pacemaker implant.  I had the appointment, but only saw the nurse practioner.  She said that he was only doing emergency implants now and scheduled my next appointment for November.  So, if nothing else goes wrong, I should get past the 11-year mark on October 18.  I made it to the park about 3:30 this afternoon and ran 2 miles on the park roads.

Fallen tree

I went out to the park about noon to run trails.  I ran 2.5 miles to a turnaround point.  After turning around, I ran about a 100 yards and a tree had just fallen over the trail.  I passed a couple and they said that the tree fell in front of them.  Well, I am glad that no one was hurt.  I made it back safely for a total of 5 miles.

Back to the trails

After a few days running on the roads, I ran 3 miles on the park trails late this morning.

10-10-10

I ran 3 miles on the park roads late this morning.  Today marked 10 years, 10 months and 10 days on my streak.  That's 3,967 days.

Park open again

The park reopened today, so I met up with the group this evening and ran 2.2 miles on the park roads.

Avenues

Since the state park is closed for a hurricane, which is not hitting Huntsville, I ran an unplanned route through the hilly avenues in Huntsville.  It turned out to be 2.3 miles.

Last run at the park for maybe a few days

Huntsville State Park closed at 8 tonight until further notice due to the Hurricane Laura, which is bearing down on the Texas/Louisiana coast.  Looks like we might get some rain for the next two days.  Hopefully, there will not be any delay in reopening the park.  I met up with the group this evening and ran 2.2 miles on the park roads.

On the road again

After a longer trail run yesterday, I ran 2 miles on the park roads late this morning.

Five on the trails

I went to the park about noon today and ran 5 miles on the trails.

Same 3

Late this morning, I went to the park and ran the same 3-mile loop on the trails as yesterday.

Friday trails

I made it to the park early this afternoon and ran 3 miles on the trails,.

Thursday with the group

I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran 2.5 miles on the trails - without falling.

Mid-afternoon run

I had an appointment with the skin doctor in Conroe at 1 p.m. today and did not get out to the park to run until after 3.  With about a half mile into the run, I tripped on a root and took a hard fall.  I got to the one-mile point and decided to turn around and make it a total of 2 miles.

Park roads

I decided to run more on the roads.  I get tired of dodging roots on the trail and trail running seems to be terrible training for road races.  I met up with the group this evening and ran 2.2 miles on the park roads.

Rain last night

We got a little much needed rain last night, so it was a little cooler for my morning 2.5-mile run on the trails at the park.  However, the rain brought out a lot of flying critters.  Lots of swatting during the run.

Sunday morning run

I ran 3 miles on the trails at the park late this morning.

Heatwave 5K

I ran our club's annual Heatwave 5K at the Waterwood Sub-division (east of Huntsville) this morning.  I finished in a slow 48:42.

Yesterday and today

I forgot to post last night, but I met up with the group at the park and ran my regular 2.5-mile loop on the trails.  I ran the same course this morning, in the other direction.

Back to trails

I probably need to start alternating between roads and trails for better training.  Late this morning, I ran 4 miles on the trails.

Park roads

I met up with the group this evening and for a change, ran 2 miles on the park roads.

Foot pain

I developed some foot pain last night.  It was the kind of pain that tells me that I need to get new custom orthodics.  I ran 2 miles on the trails this morning and it feels better tonight.

Back to 2.5

Just before noon today, I ran my regular 2.5-mile course on the trails at the park.

Another 3

Late this morning, I ran another 3 miles on the trails at the park.

Friday trails

Late this morning, I ran 3 miles on the trails at the park.

Twice at the park today

I went out to the park for a trail hike with my 4 year old grandson this morning.  With the virus retrictions, it was his first trip to the state park in months.  This evening, I met up with the group at the park and ran 2.5 miles on the trails.

Four at noon

I got to the state park at noon today and ran 4 miles on the trails.

Another 2.5

I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran 2.5 miles on the trails.

Back to the park

Late this morning, I went to the park and ran my normal 2.5-mile loop on the trails.

Laps

I had planned on running the Sunday Night 5K in The Woodlands this evening.  However, with allergy and sinus problems, I just went to the track and ran laps.

Normal course on the trails

Late this morning, I ran 2.5 miles on the trails at the park.