Run Your Resolution 15K

I ran the Run Your Resolution 15K Trail Run in Millican this morning.  The course map is shown above.  Runners have names for course maps, i.e. out and back, single loop, point to point.  I would call this one "spaghetti on a stick."  After a lot of rain in the area lately, the course was extremely wet, lots of water crossings, embankments and very slippery mud.  I went very slow trying to stay upright.  Luckily, I never tripped and fell, but twice I slid on muddy embankments and fell.  No injuries.  Half the race, I ran with about 5 pounds of mud caked to my shoes.  This was the first 15K race I have ever run.  It should have been 9.3 miles.  According to my GPS, it was 9.83 miles.  I finished in 3:26:00 and was 2nd of 2 in the 80 and over age group.

Month and Year Recap:  I ran 127.6 miles in December, which was my best month of the year.  For all of 2022, I ran 1,343.9 miles (average 3.68 per day), with no days missed and all runs at least 3 miles.  I competed in 73 races in 2022 (70 last year).

HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Noon run

 I got out to the park about noon today and ran 3.2 miles, mostly on the trails.

Two run day

 The forecast was for storms this evening at the time the group meets at the park, So, I went out early this afternoon and ran 3.3 miles on the roads.  The storms did not materialize this evening, so I went back to the park this evening to meet up with the group.  I ran one mile on the trails, but then there was a thunderstorm coming in.  My total distance for the day was 4.3 miles.

Crowded park

 I had to wait in line for a while this afternoon to get into the park.  Lots of people on the trail, almost all with dogs  Maybe it was dog day or something.  In any case, I ran 4 miles on the trails.

Group Tuesday

 I met up with the group  at the park this evening and ran 3.1 miles, mostly on the trails.

Tough time getting to the park

 I had a tough time getting to the park this afternoon to run.  There was a wreck on I-45 and I got stuck in traffic for a while.  Then, when I got to the park, there was a long line at the gate.  Finally got on the trails and ran 3.3 miles.

Merry Christmas

 Merry Christmas.  I had a lot of family at the house today, but I broke away and got in 3.7 miles on the trails at the park.

Christmas Eve in the park

 Busy day, but I made it out to the state park early this afternoon and ran 4.3 miles on the trails.  The temperature was in the high 30's.

Had the trails to myself

 It was about 25 degrees when I went to the park to run this afternoon.  I ran 3.4 miles and never saw anyone else or any animal on the trails.

Dropping temperature

 It was 45 degrees when I went to run at the park this afternoon.  I ran 3.2 miles, mostly on the trails.  By the time I finished, the temperature dropped 10 degrees.  Now, late tonight, it's 17 degrees.

Ahead of the cold weather

 It is suppose to get down to 13 degrees tomorrow night.  Nice sunny weather today, with the temperature around 50.  This afternoon, I ran 4 miles on the trails at the park.

Back to the park

 Better weather today.  I made it out to the state park this evening and ran 4.2 miles, mostly on the trails.

Run in the rain

 It rained all day.  I went to the park early this afternoon and ran 3.2 miles in the rain and low 40's temperature.  I was a 1/10th of a mile from finishing my run when a bolt of lightning struck very close by.  So, my last 10th of a mile was my fastest of the day, probably the year.

Bad weather ahead

The temperature this Sunday afternoon was in the 50's and sunny.  Got in 7 miles on the trails at the park.  However, tomorrow, the forecast calls for rain all day, with the temperature in the 40's.  By mid-week, the temperature is suppose  to get down to 15.  Ugh.

Spindle Tree Park Run 5K

 Early this morning, I drove down to Magnolia to run the Spindle Tree Park Run 5K for the 7th time.  With a temperature in the low 40's, it was nice running weather.  I finished in 46:53, my best so far in this race.  I was first in the 80-84 age group.  In fact, I set a new age group record for this race, since I am the only one over 80 who has ever run it.  This was my 72nd race this year.

Nearly empty park

 I ran 3.3 miles on the roads at the park late this morning.  The park was nearly empty from what I saw.  Maybe all the weekend campers came later today.

Hard to get started

 I dug holes and planted a couple tree this afternoon before going to the park to run.  It was hard to get started, but I managed to get in 3.2 miles, mostly on the trails.

Unplanned trail course

 Early this afternoon, I went to the park and started a completely unplanned course on the trails.  It ended up being 3.4 miles.

Group Tuesday

 As usual for Tuesday, I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran 4.2 miles, mostly on the trails.

Blog post 5,000

This is my 5,000th blog post since I started blogging in April 2008 (about 14 and a half years ago).  The blog is an important part of my "system of motivation" to keep running and streaking.  It makes me accountable.  I really appreciate those good friends who encouraged me to start blogging, Jon Walk and Katy Lampson.  I am just as appreciative of those who read the blog.  And, hopefully, somewhere along the way, this blog and my running journey has encouraged someone else to run to stay healthy.  Since my first blog entry in April, 2008 (reposted below), the blog has received 184,605 hits.  I plan to continue posting as long as I am able to keep running.  Oh yes, I ran 3.6 miles on the roads and trails at the park this afternoon.

April 10, 2008, Starting a Blog

I spend a lot of time on the computer, much of it brousing running web sites, reviewing the blogs of runner friends and communicating with other runners. Jon Walk and Katy Lampson have suggested that I begin a blog. Since I signed up to run the 2009 Texas Independence Relay (TIR) with the Battling Bloggers of the Texas Republic team, I feel obligated to at least try out blogging.
My running routine may be somewhat boring, in that I am a creature of habit. I run every day. A rest day means a shorter run. I tend to run the same races year after year, even though I try some new ones. I have only run one race outside the state of Texas. I spent 22 and a half years in the Army and 20 years with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. I have traveled all 50 states and lived in 9 of them. I also lived in Germany, France and Vietnam and made numerous overseas trips while in the Army and while working for the state. Except to visit the kids and relatives, traveling is not one of my priorities.
This morning, I drove over to College Station and ran the Cornerstone Cougar 5K. Had never run this race before. The weather was cool and the course was through a nice and fairly flat neighborhood. There were three in my 60-69 age group and I got 2nd with a time of 31:47. The 3rd place winner was an old friend, George Boykin. I visited with the race winner, Clint Sherrouse. Clint was the winner of the Huntsville Half Marathon in 2004 and 2005 and is a regular on the trails at the Huntsville State Park. There were probably less that 100 in the race and everyone won a door prize. Mine was a one-pound bag of Starbucks Coffee (suggested retail value $9.95, actual value 99 cents).

Around the lake

 I went to the park this afternoon and ran 7.2 miles on the trails.  Most of it was on the trail around the lake.

Jingle Bell 5K

 I went to Conroe this morning for my grand daughter's high school wrestling match and then on to Livingston for the noon Jingle Bell 5K.  I finished in 46:30 and was 2nd of 2 in the 60 and over age group.  Although not consecutive, this was my 10th time running this race.

Normal

 The park reopened today, so it was back to normal.  I got in 4.1 on the trails late this morning.

Back to KBR

 Late this morning, I went back to Kate Barr Ross Park and ran 3.2 miles on the  roads.  The state park reopens tomorrow!

Kate Barr Ross Park

 With the state park closed for hunting, I went to Kate Barr Ross Park in Huntsville this afternoon and ran 3.2 miles on the roads.

Park closed this evening

 Huntsville State Park closed for hunting at 5 pm today and will reopen at 8 am this Friday.  Since the group was not able to meet this evening, I went out in the early afternoon and ran 4 miles on the trails.

Unplanned course

 I made it to the park early this afternoon and started running an unplanned course on the trails, some of which I had not been on for a long time.  The course ended up being 3.4 miles.

Texas 10 Series Conroe 5-Miler & Sunday Night 5K

 Another 2-race day.  I ran the Texas 10 Series 5-Miler in Conroe this morning and finished in 1:22:02.  I was the only one over 70 in the race, so I received a first place award.  This evening, I drove down to The Woodlands and ran my 132nd Sunday Night 5K.  I finished in 47:47.

Reindeer 5K

 I ran the Reindeer 5K in Lufkin this morning for the 8th straight year.  Flat course on the downtown streets.  I finished in 46:09 and was first in my age group, whatever it was.  I was the only male runner over 60.  In any case, I got to visit with some good friends from that area.

Friday trails

 With racers coming up this weekend, I took it easy today.  Ran 3.2 miles on the trails late this morning.

All trails

 I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran 3.5 miles, all trails.

Wrapping up the month

 I ran 4.3 miles on the trails at the park early this afternoon.  That gives me 111.4 miles for the month of November and 1,216.3 (average 3.64 a day) for 2022.

Thursday group run

 As usual for Thursday, I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran 3.3 miles, mostly on the trails.

Half and half

 I ran 3.3 miles at the park this afternoon, about half on the trails and half on the roads.

Back to trails

I got out to the state park this afternoon and ran 4.5 miles on the trails.  Even after so much rain the past few days, the trails were in good shape.

Leftover Turkey 5K

 I ran our club's annual Leftover Turkey 5K in Huntsville this morning - just as the rain was ending.  Tough course, hilly and rough sidewalk.  I finished in 52:30 and was first in the 80 and over age group.  I also won a $25 gift card door prize.  This was my 67th race in 2022.

Friends of the Running Community 5K

I ran a 3rd Thanksgiving race in Montgomery County this morning and earned a pine cone trophy.  It was the Friends of the Running Community 5K on the same course as the Sunday Night 5K.  I ate too much yesterday and finished the race today in 48:08.

Run Thru the Woods 5 Miler

This morning, I ran the Thanksgiving Day Run Thru the Woods 5 Miler in The Woodlands for the 21st year in a row.  I finished in 1:22:01, my slowest time in this 21 years.  I was 4th of 4 in the 75 and over age group.  There were over 4,100 registered runners,  so I got to visit with a lot of good friends.

Thanksgiving eve run

 With Thanksgiving races the next three days, I went to the park early this afternoon and ran 3.2 miles on the trails.  When I arrived at the park, I ran into Becky, my good running buddy from Hempstead.  She was there to take her visiting Mother on a hike.  We had a good visit.

Nice running weather

 No rain today and it was warmer.  This evening, I ran 3.3 miles at the park, mostly on the roads.  The campers seemed a little happier. 

Cold and rainy

 It was in the low 40's and raining when I got to the park early this afternoon to run.  Got in 3.1 miles, mostly on the park roads in the camping area.  Saw a lot of campers who looked like they were having a miserable time.

Later Sunday afternoon

 I had a plumbing job at the house today, so I did not get out to the park until later this afternoon.  No rain and the trails were in good shape, even though it rained all day yesterday.  Got in 4.3 miles on the trails.

Conroe Turkey Trot 5K

 I ran the Conroe Turkey Trot 5K this morning.  Someone cut off part of the course and it ended up being 2.8 miles., rather than 3.1.  I ran through the finish line and kept going until I got to the 5K distance.  My official finish time was 41:32 and I was way down in the 60 and over age group.  Cold and rainy the entire race.

Friday afternoon on the trails

 Early this Friday afternoon, I made it out to the park and ran 3.2 miles on the trails.

Thursday with the group

 I met up with the group at the park this evening (just me and Jacob) and ran 3.3 miles, mostly on the trails.  No tree encounters.

Me and those trees

 I went to the park early this afternoon and ran 4.5 miles on the trails and no trips and falls or falling trees.  When I got home, I proceeded to cut off a large limb that fell and was hanging from the tree in my back yard.  Well, it fell on me.  While I had no broken bones, I got a gash on the top of my head.  I bandaged it up and opted not to go to the ER.  I suppose that I will be wearing a cap for the next couple weeks, rather than explaining my unsafe work habits.

Just cold

 No rain today, just cold.  After running for awhile, the cold felt comfortable.  I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran 3.2 miles on the trails.

Cold and rainy

 Early this afternoon, I ran 3.2 miles at the park, mostly on the trails.  The rain was off and on and the temperature was in the 40's.

Sunday afternoon at the park

 I made it out to the park this afternoon and ran 4.3 miles on the trails.

Late run

 I got up very early this morning and drove south for grandkid sports activities.  Taekwondo in Galveston, wrestling in League City and football in The Woodlands.  When I returned to Huntsville, I went over to Kate Barr Ross Park and ran 3.1 miles, finishing in the dark.

Beat the rain

 I ran 4 miles on the trails at the park this morning, beating the rain and storm this afternoon.

Thursday with the group

 I met up with the group this evening at the park and ran 3.2 miles, mostly on the trails.

Old friends meet up

 I ran into old friends at Iron Works this morning, Marvin and Pat Dittfurth.  Marvin, who is about 2 years younger than I, was swimming laps, training for the Ironman.  We had a nice visit and then I went to the park and ran 4.2 miles on the trails.

Group Thursday

 I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran 3.3 miles, mostly on the roads.

Back to the trails

 After 2 days of road racing, I went back to the state park late this morning and ran 3.2 miles on the trails.  I was surprised how many people were on the trail on Monday, even another runner.

Texas 10 Katy 5-Miler and Sunday Night 5K

 This was a 2-race day.  I ran the Texas 10 Katy 5-Miler in Katy early this morning.  I finished in 1:20:42 and was 3rd of 3 in the 70 and over age group.  Then, I had breakfast with my niece in Houston before returning to Huntsville.  This evening, I drove down to The Woodlands and ran the Sunday Night 5K for the 131st time.  I finished in 47:58.

Back Pew Brewery 5K

 I ran the Back Pew Brewery 5K in Porter this morning.  I finished in 48:16, less than a minute slower than last year.  In any case, I was 1st of one in the 80 and over age group and had a good time visiting with friends.

Sluggish run

 The temperature is was in the low 80's this afternoon and the humidity was high.  I ran 3.2 miles on the trails and roads at the park, a sluggish run.

About half and half

 I ran 3.3 miles at the park this evening, about half on the trails and half on the roads.

Lot of people on the trail for Wednesday

 I ran 4 miles on the trails at the state park late this morning.  I was surprised to see so many people on the trail for a Wednesday.  Must be the nice cool weather.

Just me and Jacob

 It was just me and Jacob for the Tuesday group run at the park this evening.  I got in 3.3 miles on the trails.

End of the month

 It's already October 31.  I woke up this morning feeling like I was coming down with something.  So, I went to the park and ran 3.1 miles on the south perimeter jeep trail at the park.  I had not been on that trail for almost a year.  I felt much better after the run.  The run today gives me 115.0 for the month and 1,104.9 for the calendar year.

Sunday 5

 I made it out to the park this afternoon and ran 5 miles on the trails.  Lots of people on the trails, including a couple walking their dog and cat, both on a leash.

Spindle Tree Parkrun 5K

 I ran the Spindle Tree Partkrun 5K in Magnolia for the 6th time this morning.  The temperature was in the 50's and it was a little breezy.  I finished in 47:16 and was first of one in the 80 and over age group.  This was my 60th race in 2022.

Got in a run this morning

 It rained last night, but when I got up this morning, it was not.  The forecast showed storms coming in about 11 am, so I went to the park and ran 3.2 miles on the trails.  There was a light rain for part of my run, but I avoided the storm.

Thinking about tomorrow

 I ran 3.5 miles on the roads and trails at the state park this evening.  The whole time I was thinking about the weather forecast for tomorrow.  Starting about midnight tonight, it is suppose to storm and rain the entire day tomorrow.  Ugh.

4 plus

 I ran 4.1 miles on the trails early this afternoon.  Nice cool and dry weather.

Group Thursday

 I met up with the group this evening and ran 3.3 miles, about half trails and half roads.

Not so crowded

 The park was not so crowded as it was over the weekend.  Early this afternoon, I ran 3.2 miles, mostly on the park roads.  The last mile was in a very light rain.

More distance

 With no race this weekend, I went to the park early this afternoon and ran 5.1 miles on the trails.

Me and a tree

 I ran 4.3 miles on the trails at the park this morning.  With about a mile to go, I heard a rumbling noise. I looked to my right and a large dead oak tree was falling about 5 feet from me.  Luckily, it was falling parallel to the trail.  The trunk was breaking off just above ground level and I jumped away, in case it swung over on the trail.  In the years I have been running at the park, I have seem branches fall and heard trees fall at a distance, but never this close.

Friday afternoon on the trails

 I ran 3.2 miles on the trails at the park this afternoon.

Thursday with the group

 As usual for Thursday, I met up with the group at the park.  Ran 3.2 miles on the trails.

Cardiologist appointment

 I had an appointment with my cardiologist this morning.  The scan from a couple weeks ago showed everything was normal and nothing to cause occasional dizziness when running.  I think they have checked head with every known test. I told him that I would just live with it.  Then, I had an errand to run in The Woodlands.  I finally made it out to the park late this afternoon.  Got in 3.5 miles, a mix of roads and trails.  An elderly  couple stopped me and said, "Didn't we see you the last time we were at this park camping?"  If you camped within the last 30 years or so, probably so.  Then, I ran into the park superintendent on the trails (he was running too) and we had a visit.

Cool

 The temperature was in the 60's when I met up with the group at the park this evening.  I ran 3.5 miles on the trails and felt very comfortable.

Mixed roads and trails

 I made it out to the park early this afternoon and ran 3.4 miles, about half on the roads and half on the trails.

No trip to Tyler

 After 3 straight days of driving to and from Tyler, no trip today.  After church, I went to the state park and ran 3.7 miles on the trails.

Huntsville Quarter Marathon

 I ran the Huntsville Quarter Marathon (6.55 miles) this morning.  Nice having to travel less than a mile to a race.  I finished in 2:01:49, about 15 minutes slower than last year.  I was first place of one in the 80 and over age group.  Then, I went to my grandson's football game in Huntsville and then to Tyler for a family get-together.  Back late tonight.

Early run

I had a doctor's appointment this morning and then a drive to Tyler for a funeral, so I went to the track early this morning and ran 3.1 miles.  I sat in the waiting room at the doctor's office for too long.  I ended up rescheduling for next week.

Noon run

 I had to drive to Tyler this afternoon for a visitation this evening.  So, at noon I ran 3.3 miles on the trails at the state park.  Got back from Tyler at 10:30 tonight.

Wednesday trails

 I got in 4.5 miles on the trails at the park early this afternoon.  The temperature was in the 80's, which was comfortable after so many summer days in the 90's and 100's.

Group night

 I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran 3.3 miles on the trails, some of which I have not been on for a long time.

Indian craft day at the park

 My wife and I took our 6 year old grandson to Huntsville State Park this morning for Indian craft day.  While he was doing pottery, weaving things, etc, I went for a run.  Got in 3.3 miles on the roads and trails.

Texas 10 Series Cypress 5-Miler

 I ran the Texas 10 Series 5-Miler in Cypress this morning.  Got to visit with a lot of good friends.  I finished in 1:21:17 and was 7th of 7 in the 70 and over age group, but the only runner over 80.

Austin County Fair Stampede 5K

I drove to Bellville this morning and ran the Austin County Fair Stampede 5K.  I finished in 51:24, which is 5 minutes slower than my 5K race last Sunday.  The course is very hilly and much of the road is gravel and/or pot holes.  I assume that contributed to the time difference.  In any case, I was first of one in the 80 and over age group.  After the race, I drove back to Huntsville and soon afterwards drove up to Tyler to  visit a very ill relative.  Got back to Huntsville late this evening.  Another race tomorrow.

Unplanned course

 I went to the park around noon today and ran a completely unplanned course on the trails and the roads.  It turned out to be 3.5 miles.

Missed the group run

 I could not make the group run this evening, but I made it out to the park early this afternoon and ran 3.2 miles on the trails.

Early afternoon on the trails

 Early this afternoon, I made it out to the park and ran 4.4 miles on the trails.

Tuesday with the group

 I met up with the group  at the park this evening and ran 3.2 miles on the trails.

1,000 miles

 Late this morning, I ran 4 miles on the trails at the park.  That puts me at 1,000.1 miles for 2022 (average 3.6 per day).

Sunday Night 5K

 For the 130th time, I ran the Sunday Night 5K in The Woodlands this evening.  My first Sunday Night 5K was on June 14, 2009.  I ran it in 34:41 at age 68.  For a while, it was held every Sunday night, but starting in 2010, only on the first Sunday of the month.  It is put on by The Woodlands Running Club and is directed by my friend, Bill Dwyer.  I finished this evening in 46:23..

Heights 5K

 I ran the Heights 5K in Houston this morning.  Cool weather and a flat course.  I finished in 47:12.  The last age group was 50 and over, so I obviously did not place.  This was my 55th race in 2022.

September wrap-up

 This afternoon, I ran the same 3.2-mile course on the trails at the park as yesterday.  That gives me 107.2 miles for the month of September (average 3.57 per day) and 989.9 miles for 2022.

Could not make the group run

 I could not make the group run at the park this evening, so I went out to the park early this afternoon and got in 3.2 on the trails.

Early afternoon at the park

 I made it out to the park early this afternoon and ran 3.5 miles on the trails.

Group at the park

 I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran 3.3 miles, split between the roads and the trails.

Back to the park

 After 3 days of running elsewhere, I got back out to Huntsville State Park this afternoon.  Ran 3.2 miles on the trails.

Plano Balloon Festival 10K

 This morning, I ran the Plano Balloon Festival 10K and finished in 1:49:37, about a minutes slower than my 10K a couple weeks ago.  I'll blame it on the sore knee.  I was 4th of 4 in the 70 and over age group.

Saturday run in Wylie

 I was in Wylie (northeast of Dallas) on Saturday.  I ran 3.1 miles on a concrete trail behind the library/recreation center.

Squeezed in a run

 Busy day, but I managed to get to Kate Barr Ross Park and run 3.1 miles this afternoon.

500 days

 Today is the 500th day of my current running streak.  Day 1 was 1-mile and I have not run less than 2 miles a day since.  In fact, not less than 3 miles a day for over a year now.  This is the 17th time I have run 500 consecutive days.  Since today is Thursday, I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran 3.3 miles, mostly on the trails.

Afternoon trails

 I made it out to the park early this afternoon and ran 4.4 miles on the trails.

Revisited some trails

 I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran an unplanned course on the trails.  I even ran some trails that I have not been on for years.  The run turned out to be 3.1 miles.

Split run

 I split my run at the park this afternoon between the roads and trails, 3.2 miles, mostly trails.

Sunday at the park

 I went to the state park this Sunday afternoon when the temperature was 95.  I ran 5.3 miles on the trails.

Freedom 5K

 I ran the Freedom 5K in Katy this morning.  It was an untimed, non-competitive race, starting and finishing at the No Label Brewery.  The pavement was rough for the start and finish, but the course was absolutely flat.  I finished in about 48:47.  My niece from Houston, Amie, ran also and we had a good visit.

Park roads

 I ran 3.2 miles on the park roads, starting about noon today.  After new asphalt, the main road is so rough.  To get in distance, I had to loop around through the camping area.  Even on Friday, the camping area is nearly empty and there is very little traffic on the roads.

`Trails

 I ran a completely unplanned route on the trails at the park this evening.  Even ran some trails that I have not been on for years.  The distance ended up being 3.4 miles.

Started on the roads

 Late this morning, I started running the roads at the park, but ended up on the trails  Got in 3.5 miles.

Group night at the park

 As usual for Thursday, I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran 3.3 miles on the trails.

Sneezing on the trails

 I ran 3.2 miles on the trails at the park early this afternoon.  Something that I am allergic to was really blowing around and I was sneezing and blowing my nose most of the run.  At least it took my mind off the sore knee.

Nice afternoon at the park

 The knee is still hurting, but I went to the park this afternoon and ran 4.1 miles on the trails.  Yesterday marked 16 months on my current streak.  Today's run marks one full year of at least 3 miles a day.

Gruene 10K in New Braunfels

 For the 12th straight year, I ran the Gruene 10K this morning.  The knee pain was back and I finished in 1:48:29, compared to 1:33 something last year.  No walking, just running slow.  In any case, I was the only runner over 80, so I was first in my age group.

Friday run

 I had to leave town about noon on Friday, so I went to Kate Barr Ross Park Friday morning and ran 3.1 miles, partly on the roads and partly on the cross country trail.

Group night

 It was group night at the park this evening.  Nice weather and the trails were in good shape, despite the heavy rain yesterday.  I ran 3.2 miles, mostly on the trails.

Stormy run

 I suppose I should have checked the weather forecast before I went to the state park to run at 1:30 this afternoon.  After 1 mile on the trails, I started hearing thunder.  That continued  until I turned around at the 2-mile mark and started heading back.  Then it hit.  Heavy lightning and rain.  The lightning seemed to be striking all around me and the trail was deep with water. like over my socks.  I even had to climb over a tree that had fallen on the trail during the storm.  Thank God I made it back to my truck in one piece; 4 miles done.

Snake number 3

 I ran 3.1 miles on the trails at the state park this evening and met up with only my 3rd snake of the season on the trails.  It was a water moccasin that was stretched completely across the trail.  We had a standoff for a few seconds and the went on.  My knee was better today and I ran without the brace that I bought yesterday.  When I was trying it on last night, I "disturbed" some of the stitches in my leg from surgery last Thursday.

Labor Day 5K

 I ran our club's annual Labor Day 5K in Huntsville this morning.  The knee was worse than yesterday, but I managed a slow run for the entire distance.  I think I had a 5K PW (personal worst) at 54:20.  However, I won a $25 gift card to Academy in the door prize drawing after the race.  That came in handy.  I went to Academy this evening and bought a knee brace.

Sunday Night 5K

 I ran the Sunday Night 5K in The Woodlands this evening.  About 100 yards into the race, I felt a sharp pain in my right knee.  I kept running and it became a tolerable pain for the rest of the race.  I finished in 49:49 and iced it when I got back to Huntsville.

Lots of people on the trails

 I went out to a fairly crowded park late this morning and ran 3.3 miles on the trails.  No falls and the stitches in my leg are still intact.  There were a lot of people (mostly bikers) on this trail.

Back to the state park

 I made it back to the state park early this afternoon.  Got in 3.1 miles, about half on the roads and half on the trails.  I did not notice anything different after the pacemaker adjustment.

Kate Barr Ross Park run

 I ran 3.1 miles at Kate Barr Ross Park in Huntsville this morning.  I had not run there for many years.  My course included roads, parking lots and cross country.  After a shower, I headed down to Conroe to have a spot surgically removed from my right calf.  Then, I came back to Huntsville for an appointment with the technician at my cardiologists office to adjust the settings on my pacemaker.  We'll find out tomorrow if it makes a difference.

Humidity

 After some much needed rain, it was terribly humid at the this afternoon.  I managed to get in 3.2 sluggish miles on the trails.  I ended the month with 107.5 miles.  Calendar year to date 882.7 miles.  Races so far this year - 49 (46 at this point last year).

Coral snake

 I ran 3.2 miles on the trails at the park this evening.  After encountering only one snake on the trails all summer, I met up with a coral snake in the middle of the trail.  It was the first coral snake I have seen at the park in years.  We had a good rain today and it was cooler this evening.  Maybe that had something to do with it.

Semi-Annual Physical

 I had a semi-annual physical today with my regular doctor.  Hopefully, all my blood work will come back normal.  Later this week, I am going back to the cardiologist to change the sensitivity setting on my pacemaker.  He thinks that might keep me from getting dizzy when running.  Hopefully, it will resolve the problem - and speed up my running.  Later this afternoon, I went to the park and ran 3.3 miles on a combination of roads and trails.  That puts me over 100 miles for the month.

10K distance

 I went to the park late this morning and ran 6.2 miles on the trails.  I tripped and fell at about 5 miles.  Since no one was nearby to see or hear me, I guess that it did not happen.

Spindle Tree Park Run 5K

 For the fifth time, I ran the Spindle Tree Park Run 5K in Magnolia this morning.  I finished the 3-loop flat gravel course in 49:13.  I was first of one in my age group.

Late Friday run

 I had an appointment in Huntsville this morning and an errand to run in Conroe this afternoon, so I did not get to the park until late this afternoon.  Got in 3.2 miles on the trails, but felt very sluggish.  Every root on the trail looked like a wall.

Thursday with the group

 I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran 3.6 miles on the trails.

Early afternoon trails

 It was back to the state park early this afternoon for 3.2 miles on the trails. 

Early Tuesday run

 It was suppose to storm this evening when the group meets at the park.  In anticipation, I went to the park and ran 3.3 miles on the trails tis morning.  As it turned out, there was no storm or rain all day.

Sandwiched in a run

 I had an appointment and a lot of errands today, but this afternoon I sandwiched in a run at the park.  I ran 3.1 miles, split between the roads and the trails.  I ran across and old friend on the trails, but did not have much time for a visit.

Late Sunday run

 With church this morning and visiting family and friends this afternoon, I did not get to the park until late this afternoon.  Did 3.2 on the trails.

Watermelon Run for the Fallen 5K

 I ran the Watermelon Run for the Fallen 5K in Hempstead this morning.  This is a non-timed, non-competitive point to point 5K honoring fallen veterans.  My GPS showed 2.8 miles at the finish, so I kept running until I got to 3.1.  I had some watermelon and visited with some friends for a few minutes.  Then, I ran back to the start line, taking the short cut.  It was only 1.2 miles  My total run was 4.3 miles  I got back to Huntsville in time to watch the last half of my grandson's football scrimmage game and then a noon birthday luncheon for my granddaughter.

Two trips to the park

 I made two trips to the park today.  Just as I arrived late this morning, it started lightning and raining very hard.  I waited in the truck for at least 30 minutes.  It let up some, so I started running.  Just as I did, the lightning returned and it started raining hard again.  So, I drove home and went back in the middle of the afternoon when it was fairly clear.  Got in 3.1 miles, some on trails, but mostly on the roads in the camping areas that have not been repaved.  I checked my  rain gauge at home and we got 1 inch.  I wonder if that is enough to bring dead grass back to life.

It was suppose to rain

 The forecast was for storms this evening when the group meets at the park.  So, I went out late this morning and ran a completely unplanned course on the trails.  It turned out to be 3.6 miles.  As normal this summer, no storms this evening.  There was some rain in the area, but not at my house.

Stayed on the trails

 I went to the park early this afternoon and again decided against the roads with fresh asphalt .  Got in 4 miles on the trails.

New asphalt on the park roads

 When I was leaving the park yesterday, crews were starting to lay new asphalt on the park roads.  When I arrived to run with the group this evening, the asphalt was sticky and coarse.  Since coarse asphalt and I do not get along, I hit the trails this evening.  Got in 3.4 miles.

Neurology Appointment

 I had an appointment with the neurologist late this morning regarding my occasional dizziness while running.  His electronic tests came back negative and he thinks it must be a blood supply issue (my earlier MRI of my head showed normal blood flow).  So, he told me to stop running for now and see my cardiologist.  I left his office and went straight to the park and ran 3.2 miles on the trails.

Millican

 The Millican Summer Series Finisher party was held this afternoon at Millican.  I went there early and ran 4.1 miles on the trails before the party.  Nice crowd, good food and I received a first place age group award for the series.  Of course, I was the only runner over 80.

Southern Star 5K

 I ran the Southern Star Brewery 5K this morning in Conroe.  I think I am the only runner who has run it all 7 times it has been held.  I always have a lot of good friends there, so it is a fun time.  Nearly 600 finishers.  I finished in 49:38 and was 2nd of 3 in the 80 and over age group.

Early afternoon at the park

 Got in 3.3 miles on the roads at the park early this afternoon.

Millican Summer Series 5K Trail Run - Race 6

 I ran the 6th and last Summer Serires 5K Trail Run in Millican this evening.  I ran all 6 this summer with no trips and falls.  I did stop tonight and help a lady up.  I finished in 56:13, a few seconds slower than the last race.  In any case, I was first of one in the 81 and over age group.  This was my 750th 5K race (total of 1,269) and today also marked 11 months with not less than 3 miles a day.

Rain, finally

 I went to the park early this afternoon and ran 3.2 miles on the trails.  Later this afternoon, I went back out and hiked with my 6-year old grandson.  When I returned home this evening, it started raining, the first rain at my house in nearly 3 months.  I checked the rain gauge and we got 3/4 of an inch.  Sure need a lot more.

Could not make the Tuesday group run

 I could not make it to the Tuesday group run at the park, but I did get there about noon and run 4 miles on the trails.

Back to the park

 After 2 days of races to the south, I went back to the state park this afternoon and ran 3.4 miles on the roads.

Sunday Night 5K

 I ran the Sunday Night 5K in The Woodlands this evening and finished in 48:55.  It was my 45th race in 2022, slightly ahead of 2021 at this point in the year.

Watermelon Dash 5K

 I ran the Watermelon Dash 5K in Houston at 7:30 this morning.  This was my first race in Houston in a long time.  Flat course and hot and humid.  Got a chance to visit with some Houston friends.  I finished in 48:31 and was 2nd of 2 in the 70 and over age group.

Park roads

 I got in 3.3 miles on the park roads early this afternoon.

Unplanned course

 I met up with the group this evening at the park.  I started and finished my unplanned course on the roads, but ended up running mostly on the trails, some that I have not been on for a while.  My unplanned route was 3.5 miles.

Catching up

 My PC was in the shop, so I did not post yesterday.  Still ran, of course.  Did 3.5 miles on the park roads yesterday and 3.2 on the trails this afternoon.

Combination

 I started off on the trails at the park this afternoon.  After 1.2 miles, I switched to the roads and ran another 2.2 miles for a total of 3.3.

Finishing up July

 I ran 4.3 miles on the trails at the state park this afternoon.  That gives me  105.9 miles for the month of July (average 3.42 per day) and 775.2 miles for 2022.

A no-race Saturday

Sorta unusual, but I did not have a race this Saturday morning.  Instead, I attended a funeral over in Caldwell this morning.  I did make it out to the state park late this afternoon and ran 3.6 miles on the trails.

Another day without rain

 We have had virtually no rain at my house for over 2 months.  I suppose the good news is that I have not had to take time to mow the grass and had more time for running. Seriously, I hope the grass, bushes and trees survive the drought.  I did make it out to the park early this afternoon and ran 3.3 miles on the trails.

Millican Summer Series - Race 5

 I drove the 51 miles to Millican this evening to run the Millican Summer Series 5K Trail  Run (Race 5).  As I drove over, I could see at least 4 thunderstorms off in the distance.  However, none at the race (or at my house).  I finished the race in 56:03, less than a minute slower than the last race.  First place of one in the 81 and over age group.

Early afternoon run

 It was only about 99 degrees when I got to the park early this afternoon.  Got in 3.1 miles on the roads.

3.5 on the roads

As usual for lately, it was 100 degrees when I got to the park this evening.  Ran 3.5 on the roads.

Back to trails

 I made it out to the park early this afternoon and ran 3.3 miles on the trails.

Easy 4.1 on the trails

 With my left knee bandaged up, I took it easy on the trails at the park this afternoon.  Got in 4.1 miles.  No falls.

Dog Days 5K

 I ran our club's Dog Days 5K at Elkins Lake Sub-division in Huntsville this morning.  The course is a roller coaster and, according to my GPS, 3.2 miles.  A hundred yards into the race, I tripped and took a hard fall on the asphalt.  My left knee took most of the impact.  So, I ran the rest of the race with a red left sock.  I ended up finishing in 51 minutes and something.

Early afternoon on the trails

 I made it out to the park early this afternoon and got in 3.4 miles on the trails.  We finally got some rain in the area this afternoon, but at my house my rain gauge showed about 1/32 of an inch.

Park roads

I went to the park this evening to meet up with the group.  I ran 3.2 miles on the roads. 

Different course

 I did not get out to the park until about 2 this afternoon.  I ran a 3.5-mile course on the trails, including some trails that I have not been on for a while.

Getting use to the heat

 It has been over 100 degrees virtually every day for weeks now.  It was 102 when I ran at the park this evening.   Did 3.4 miles on the roads.

Noon run

 I went to the park at noon and ran 3.1 miles on the roads.

Hot Sunday afternoon at the park

 I got out to the park in the middle of the afternoon today when the temperature was 100 and ran 4.3 miles on the trails.  Saw a couple bikers on the trail, but no one else.

Spindle Tree Park Run 5K

 I ran the Spindle Tree Park Run 5K at 7:30 this morning and finished in 47:18, 16 seconds slower than last week.

Friday at the park

 With a race yesterday and another tomorrow, I went to the park this afternoon and ran 3.1 miles on the roads.  That puts me at 50.3 miles total for the first 15 days of the month.

Millican Summer Series - Race 4

 There was some rain in the area this afternoon and we got some sprinkles at my house, the first rain at all in nearly 2 months.  Anyway, the rain cooled things off a bit for the Millican Summer Series 5K (3.3 miles) Trail Run in Millican.  I finished in 55:18, which is a little over 2 minutes faster than my best time for this course.  I had some people close behind me for most of the race and I suppose that pushed me.  I was first of one in the 81 and over age group.

Thank goodness the park roads are partly shaded

 Early this afternoon, I went to the park and ran 3.1 miles on the roads.  With the 100+ temperature every day, thank goodness the roads are partly shaded by the trees.

Group

 The group at the park this evening was just me and Jason.  I ran 3.4 miles on the roads.

Noon

 I got to the park just before noon today and ran 3.3 miles on the roads.  Today, I completed 10 months of running at least 3 miles a day and 14 months of at least 2 miles a day.  I saw on the news today, that yesterday was the hottest day ever in Huntsville.   The official temperature was 111 degrees.

The heat continues

 I do not remember it ever staying so hot in Huntsville and not a drop of rain at my house in well over a month.  I'm not sure exactly what the temperature was when I ran at the park this afternoon, but it was at least 106.  I understand that Houston set an all-time July record today at 105.  In any case, I ran 4.1 miles on the trails.

Spindle Tree Park Run 5K

 I got up early this morning and drove down to Magnolia to run the Spindle Tree Park Run Trail 5K.  7:30 a.m start and a flat course.  I finished in 47:02, which is 21 seconds faster than the last time I ran this race.  I was first in the 80-84 age group.  In fact, I am the only one over 80 to ever run this race.  It's a good thing that I ran early this morning, because the temperature got up to 106 this afternoon.

Mid-afternoon heat

 I did not get a chance to run until about 3 this afternoon,  I ran 3.3 miles on the park roads when the temperature was 102.  Some guy driving by stopped and asked me why I was running in the heat.  I told him that I was running so fast it created a breeze.

About 100

 It was about 100 degrees when I met up with the group at the park this evening.  Curtis said it was 103.  I ran 3.4 miles on the park roads.  Luckily, most of the roads are shaded by the trees.

Trails to myself

 I got to the park about 2 this afternoon and ran 4 miles on the trails.  Did not see another person or a snake on the trail.  Maybe it is just too hot for both.

Back to the park

 After 3 days out-of-town races, I went to the park this evening and ran 3.5 miles on the roads.

Stu's Country Mile 5K

 For the 26th consecutive time, I ran Stu's Country Mile 5K in Centerville this morning.  Before the 26-race streak, I ran it once before when it was a 5-mile race.  It was hot (as usual) and I was sluggish the first mile, probably from the race late yesterday.  I finished in 48:32 and was 3rd of 3 in the 70 and over age group.

Sunday Night 5K

 As usual for the first Sunday of the month, I ran the Sunday Night 5K in The Woodlands this evening.  I finished in 47:12, a whole 2 seconds faster than my 5K yesterday.

Freedom 5K

I ran the Freedom 5K in Hilltop Lakes, Texas (58 miles NW of Huntsville) early this morning.  A new Texas city for me.  Nice small race, very hilly course and some rough roads.  Definitely slowed me down a little.  I finished in 47:14 and was 1st of 1 in the 80 and over age group. 

In between races

 With a race yesterday and three races in the next three days, I was in between today.  I ran 3.4 miles on the park roads early this afternoon.  There was some rain in the area (not a drop at my house), so it was a little cooler.

Millican Summer Series - Race 3

 I ran the Millican Summer Series 5K (actually3.3 miles) Trail Run in Millican this evening.  I finished in 58:20, a minute+ faster than Race 2 two weeks ago.  I was 1st of 1 in the 81 and over age group.  That gives me 105.8 miles for the month of June (average 3.53 miles per day).  For the calendar year (half way), I have 669.3 miles.

Passed 100

 Early this afternoon, I ran 3.1 miles on the roads at the park.  That gives me 102.5 miles for the month of June, with one day left.  That also gives me exactly 666 miles for 2022.

Felt much cooler

 I met up  with  the group at the park this evening and ran 3.7 miles on the roads.  It was 97 degrees, but felt much cooler.  Must be low humidity.

Getting use to the heat

 I suppose we Texas runners just have to get use to the heat.  I do not recall it being this hot this early in the summer and for this long.  I went to the park early this afternoon and ran 3.3 miles on the roads.  The temperature was about 97, a little cooler than yesterday.  No rain for weeks.

102 F

 I went to the park in the middle of the afternoon today and ran 4 miles on the trails.  According to my truck thermometer, the temperature was 102 F when I finished.  I expected to see some snakes, but I suppose they are too smart to be out in really hot weather.

Polish Pickle 5K

 For the 26th consecutive year that it has been held (not held in 2020), I ran the Polish Pickle 5K in Bremond this morning.  Lot of family and friends there.  Always a good time.  I finished in 45:13 and was 2nd of 5 in the 80 and over age group.

Back to trails

 After a few days on the roads, I ran 3.1 miles on the trails at the park early this afternoon.

Hot Thursday

 It was 100 degrees when I got to the park this evening to run with the group.  Did 3.3 miles on the roads.

Another "ist"

I have seen a bunch of "ists" in the last couple years, but recently a neurologist, regarding getting dizzy at times while running.  During my first appointment, he told me to stopping running and walk.  My second appointment was yesterday and he told me just to run slower. Obviously, he has not seen me run.  In the meantime, he hooked up wires to my head and ran some tests.  Several weeks ago, another "ist" had an MRI done on my head, thinking that it might be a blood supply problem.  The results came back normal.  My next appointment is in late July and I hope to find out then what is causing the dizziness.  This afternoon, I went to the park when it was 97 degrees and ran 3.1 miles on the roads.

Park roads

 It was just me and Jason for our group run at the state park this evening.  I ran 3.4 miles on the roads.

The heat continues

 As you know, it is hot in Texas for June and we have not had a drop  of rain for weeks.  The forecast is for 104-degree temperatures next week.  In any case, I made it out to the park early this afternoon and ran 3.3 miles on the roads.

Hot Sunday afternoon at the park

 It was 100 degrees when I got to the state park to run this afternoon.  I got in 4 miles on the trails.

June Bug 5K

 This morning, I ran our club's annual June Bug 5K in the hilly Spring Lake Sub-division in Huntsville.  I finished in 46:29, about a minute faster than last year.

Darn heel inflammation again

 When I got out of bed this morning, I realized that the inflammation in my right heel (old bone spur) had returned.  So, I went to the park and ran 3.4 miles on the roads.  Then, I went home and iced it.  If it goes as before, it will eventually go away.  It hurts when I start a run, but sorta gets numb for the  rest of the run.

Millican Summer Series - Race 2

 I drove over to Millican this evening to run the Millican Summer Series 5K (actually 3.3 miles) Trail Run.  The results have not been posted, but I finished in about 59:30, just a few seconds slower than Race 1 two weeks ago.  I think I was the only one in the 81 and over age group.

Early afternoon run

 I made it out to the park early this afternoon and ran 3.3 miles on the roads.

Just me, Jason, Jill and Jacob

 The group at the park this evening was just me, Jason, Jill and Jacob.  I ran 3.5 miles on the roads in slightly cooler weather, like 95.

Cooler

 It was down a couple degrees to 98 when I got to the park about noon.  I ran 4 miles on the roads.

4.3 @ 100

 I went out to the park in the middle of this Sunday afternoon and ran 4.3 miles on the trails.  According to the thermometer on my truck, the temperature was 100 degrees.

Greyhound 5K

 I got up early this morning and drove up to Kosse (88 miles) to run the Greyhound 5K for the 10th time.  Small town and small race, but nice people.  I finished in 46:58 and was 1st of 2 in the 80 and over age group.  Lots of good friends at the race.  After the race, Mary and Hal Kaplan and Daniel Brown and I had breakfast at a local cafe.  Mary, who is 83, and Daniel are two of only four people to ever run a race in all 254 Texas counties.

Noon run

 Another hot day and it is suppose to get up to 101 on Sunday.  I made it out to the park at noon today and ran 3.3 miles on the roads.  At least, there is shade in some spots.

Thursday with the group

 As usual for Thursday, I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran 3.5 miles on the roads.

Empty trails

I went to the state park early this afternoon and ran 4 miles on the trails and never saw anyone else on the trails.  

Mixed

 I met up with the group at the park this evening.  I mixed up my run, trails and roads.  First 1.2 miles on the trails and then 2.1 on the roads.  Total 3.3 miles.

Hot mid-afternoon run

 I did not get out to the park until the middle of the afternoon when the temp was about 95.  Did 3.3 miles on the park roads.

Sunday Night 5K

 As usual for the first Sunday of the month, I ran the Sunday Night 5K in The Woodlands this evening.  I finished in 45:59.  There were more runners than usual and it gave me a chance to visit with some good friends.  This was my 30th race in 2022.

Late run at the park

 I had to attend a birthday party for a family friend in Blooming Grove, Texas this afternoon (2-hour+ plus drive from Huntsville).  So, I did not get out to the park until late this evening.  Got in 3.5 miles on the roads.

Park roads

 After races the last couple of days, I went to the park early this afternoon and ran 3.4 miles on the roads.

Millican Summer Series - Race 1

 I drove 51 miles over to Millican this evening to run the Millican Summer Series, Race 1 of 6.  This is a 5K trail run, but actually closer to 3.3 miles according to my GPS.  Very technical course, but I managed to stay upright for the entire distance.  I finished in 59:17 and was first place in the 81 and over age group.  Race 2 is in two weeks.

Global Running Day 5K

I ran the Global Running Day 5K on the waterway in The Woodlands this evening and finished in 46:20.  Thanks for the photo, Jon Walk.  Glad you had that high speed film in the camera.

End of the month run

 On this last day of the month, I ran 3.4 miles on the state park roads.  That gives me 107.9 miles for the month of May (average 3.48 per day).

Memorial Day

 I got up early this morning and marked the course for our club's annual Memorial Day 5K & 1-Mile, which starts and finishes in my driveway.  We had a good race with cooler than normal temperatures.  Nearly 50 runners.  Later this afternoon, I went to the park and ran 3 miles on the trails.

First trail run in a while

 It was hot (95) when I got to the park this afternoon.  The park was sold out, but luckily I had made a reservation (being a regular customer, hopefully they would have let me in anyway).  I ran 4.4 miles on the trails.  I did not see too many people on the trails.  So, the picnic and camping areas must have been packed.

Run the Woodlands 5K - Race 1,250

 I went south this morning and ran the Run the Woodlands 5K.  I finished in a slow 49:43.  In any case, it was my 1,250th race.

Thursday with the group

 We had a good group at the park this evening.  I got in 3.1 miles on the roads.

Mid-week run

 I made it out to the park early this afternoon and ran 3.3 miles on the roads.

Park roads, again

 I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran 3.4 miles on the roads.

Birthday run

 Today was my 81st birthday.  I had a cardiologist appointment this morning and this afternoon, my insurance company sent a nurse/PA to my house for an in-home health assessment.  I got asked the question if I had fallen within the last 12 months.  Sure, many times, but only had to go to the ER twice.  I don't think the guy was into trail running.  After he left, I went to the park and ran 5.2 miles on the roads.

Late run

 I had church this morning and visiting family this afternoon.  I made it out to the park about 5 pm and ran 3.4 miles on the park roads.

Mindy Moses Memorial 5K

 For the second time, I ran the Mindy Moses Memorial 5K in Bellville this morning.  I finished in 47:53 and was first of one in the 70 and over age group.  Nice race and got a chance to visit with some good friends.  This was my 26th race this year.

Friday on the trails

 It was hot and humid this afternoon when I went to the park to run.  I ran 3 miles on the trails.

Back to the park

 As always on Thursdays, I met up with the group at the park.  Got in 3.2 miles on the roads.

Track

 Just to do something different and to save the drive to the park, I went to the track late this morning and ran 4 miles.

Park roads

I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran 3.3 miles on the park roads. 

Mid-afternoon at the park

 I had an appointment late this morning and did not make it to the park until about 3 this afternoon.  I ran 3.2 miles on the roads.

Sunday afternoon at the park

I made it out to the park in the mid-afternoon heat today and ran 4.6 miles on the trails.  There were a lot of people at the park, but not so many on the trails.

Run the Woodlands 5K

For the 107th time, I ran the Run the Woodlands 5K this morning and finished in 47:47.

Three on the trails

 I made it out to the state 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 3.3 miles on the roads.

Noon run

 I started my road run at the park right at noon today.  Got in 3.3 miles.

Completed 1st year of my new streak

 I began my current running streak on May 11, 2021, after taking 13 days off for implant of a pacemaker.  With today's run, I completed the 1st year of my new streak.  This is my 5th separate streak of at least one year.  In the last 365 days, I ran 1,220.6 miles, which averages 3.34 per day.  Today, I ran 3.4 miles on the roads at the state park.

Track

I had a busy day with errands and visiting family, but found time this evening to go to the track and run 3.5 miles.  Sure boring running around an oval, but I did not trip on any roots or have to watch for cars.

Mothers Day run

With today being Mothers Day, we had visiting family at the house.  I did not make it out to the park until late this afternoon, but got in 3.2 miles on the trails.

First Saturday at the park in a long time

 For the first time since January 15th of this year, I ran at the state park this morning.  I usually have a race somewhere on Saturday.  I ran 4.5 miles on the trails.

Unplanned road route at the park

 Just to do something different, I parked in a different place in the state park this afternoon and started running an unplanned route on the roads.  It ended up being 3.2 miles.

Afternoon storm

 A heavy storm was forecast for the time our group meets on Thursday at the state park.  So, I went out early this afternoon and ran 4.2 miles on the trails.  Encountered my first snake (Green snake) on the trail this season.  There is no telling how many snakes I run past and never see.

Afternoon trails

 I was busy this morning, but I made it out to the state park late this afternoon and ran 3.2 miles on the trails.

Small group

 There was a small group at the park this evening, just me and Jason.  I ran 3.1 miles on the roads.

Late run at the park

 I had an appointment in Conroe today and did not get to the park until late this afternoon.  Hot - probably just over 90.  I took off on an unplanned route on the roads and ended up running 4 miles.

Sunday Night 5K

 I ran the Sunday Night 5K in The Woodlands this evening - for the 125th time.  I finished in 48:05.

Spindle Tree 5K Trail Run

 I ran the Spindle Tree 5K Trail Run in Magnolia this morning and finished in 47:23 (1st of 1 in the 80 and over age group).  That gives me 104.6 miles for the month of April.   This was my 23rd race in 2022.  Since my first race on May 1, 1983, today marked the end of 39 years of racing (1,246 races).

3 in Tyler

 I was in Tyler today for a funeral.  Before driving back to Huntsville, I stopped at Rose Rudman Park and ran 3 miles on the concrete trails.

Early Thursday run

 I usually meet the group on Thursday evening, but I have to drive to Tyler this afternoon.  So, I went to the park this morning and ran 3.3 miles on the roads.

Back to trails

 I had a busy day, but managed to get in a 3-mile trail run early this afternoon.  It was my first run on the trials after a few days on the roads.

Back to normal

 After a stormy day yesterday, nice clear and relatively cool weather today.  I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran 3.5 miles on the roads.

Messed up running day

 It was suppose to storm all day.  Trying to beat the storm, I went to the park about 10 this morning.  I started running on the roads.  Okay the first mile.  Then rain, which does not bother me.  At about a mile and a half, the lightning started.  It got so close that I took cover for a while in a shelter.  After it was not striking in the immediate area, I headed back to my truck.  I got in 2.5 miles.  After lunch, I went to Iron Works and ran .6 on a treadmill.  I had to get someone to show me how to operate it.  Combining the two run, I got in a total of 3.1 miles, keeping my 3-mile minimum streak alive.

Run with the Lions 5K

 I ran the Run with the Lions 5K in Bellville at 9:30 this morning.  I like the late start.  I finished in 46:21 and was 1 of 1 in the 80 and over age group.  Entry into the race came with a BBQ dinner at the Fruehling Saengerfest in Bellville.  Good food and beer and really nice visiting with good friends.

Spring Fling 5K

 I ran our club's Spring Fling 5K at Elkins Lake Sub-division this morning.  It is the hilliest course around and is actually 3.2 miles.  I felt sluggish and finished in 50:13, probably my slowest 5K ever.  However, I was 1st place in the 80 and over age group.

5K distance

Early this afternoon, I ran 3.1 miles on (5K) the state park roads.

A little longer on the roads

I got to the park well ahead of the group this evening and started running the roads.  I got in 4.4 miles.

Squeezed in a run

I had a busy day with appointments, but I managed to squeeze in a run about mid-afternoon.  I ran 3.6 miles at the park, 1.9 on the trails and 1.7 on the roads.

Park roads

 Tuesday with the group at the park; 3.3 miles on the roads.

Unplanned route

 This afternoon, I ran an unplanned route on the trails at the park.  It turned out to be 3.8 miles.

Happy Easter. Late run at the park

I had visiting family at the house all day today and I ate too much. It was nearly 6 pm before I got to the park to run.  There was a line of cars at the gate and those ahead of me were being turned away because the park was full.  Luckily, I had made a reservation and they let me in.  I ran 4.2 miles on the roads.

Guns & Hoses 5K

 I got up early this morning and drove about 75 miles to Bellville to run the Guns & Hoses 5K this morning.  I finished in 46:38 and was first (of one) in the 70 and over age group.  Nice to visit with good friends at the race.

Short trail run

 With a race tomorrow, I went to the state park late this morning and ran 3 miles on the trails.

Thursday with the group

As usual for Thursday, I met up with the group at the park this evening.  Ran 3.3 miles on the roads.

Half and half

 I went to the park this afternoon and ran 4.2 miles in a light rain, half on the roads and half on the trails.

Tuesday with the group

 As usual for Tuesday, I met up with the group at the park this evening.  I ran 3.5 miles on the roads.

Late run

I had errands to run in Conroe and The Woodlands today and did not get out to the park until late this afternoon .  I got in 3.3 miles on the roads.

Crowded park

 When I got to the park early this afternoon to run, I could see from the gate that it was crowded.  So, I checked in and then drove to the parking lot a short distance from I-45.  From there, I ran an out and back course, mostly on the  south perimeter jeep trail.  I got in 4.3 miles and never saw another person.  Today marked 11 months on my new streak.

Pineapple 5K

 I ran the non-competitive Pineapple 5K in Huntsville this morning.  Nice having a race 2 miles from my house.  Beautiful weather.  Sunny and in the 50's.  I finished in 44:02.

Friday fall

 I ran 3.5 miles on the trails at the park early this afternoon.  About a mile and a half into the run, I tripped on a root and took a hard fall.  I skinned up my knee and am sore tonight.  On the other hand, if no one was there to see and hear me fall, maybe it did not happen.  Just saying.

Park roads

 I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran 3.2 miles on the roads.

Easy trail run

 My heel was a little sore today, so I did an easy 3-mile trail run at the park this afternoon.

Sluggish

 It was in the high 80's this evening when I met up with the group at the park.  For the first time this year, I really felt sluggish.  I ran 3.1 miles on the roads.

Back to the trails

 After a couple days on the roads, I went out to the park late this morning and ran 4 miles on the trails.  Lot's of flying critters - it's definitely getting close to summer time.

Sunday Night 5K

 I ran the Sunday Night 5K in The Woodlands this evening.  It was my 124th time running this race.  It was my 17th race this year and my 1,240th race since my first one on May 1, 1983.

Blue Bell 10K

I ran the Blue Bell 10K in Brenham this morning.  This was my 19th time for running this race (some years the 5K).  They had about 3,500 registered runners, so the place was crowded.  The heel was still a little sore, but it did not bother me that much.  I thought I was running well, but I ended up about 8 minutes slower than the 10K last Saturday.  I finished in 1:42:38 and was 2nd of 3 in the 80 and over age group.  The line for free Blue Bell ice cream was too long and I gave up on that.  It was still good to visit with running friends, some I have not seen in a while.

Better

 Although still sore, my heel was much better today.  I went to the park late this morning and was not sure which would be better, roads or trails.  So, I ran 1.8 on the trails and 1.2 on the roads for a total of 3 miles.

Problem continues

The inflammation in my heel was not any better today.  I met up with the group this evening at the park with the intention of trying to run one mile to keep my streak going.  After a half mile or so of very gimpy running on the roads, the pain seem to subside (maybe numbness).  Anyway, I kept going and ran a total of 3.1 miles.  That gives me 118.6 miles for March and 351 miles for the first 3 months of 2022.

Problem

 I woke up this morning with inflammation in the back of my right heel.  I remember the doc telling me several years ago that I had a bone spur there.  I have no idea what caused the inflammation.  Since I ran park roads yesterday, I decided to get on the trails today.  Normally, I would do the minimum U. S. Running Streak Association one-mile.  However,  my streak within a streak is 3 miles.  So, I ran a painful 3 miles on the trails this afternoon.  I have iced it a couple times since and it is worse tonight.  Maybe it will be okay tomorrow.

The group at the park

I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran 3.3 miles on the roads.  Since today is Vietnam Veterans Day, Lorie suggested a group photo.

Back to the park

 After 2 days of hilly road races, I made it back out to the state park this afternoon and ran 3 miles on the trails.

Texas 10 Series Huntsville 5-Miler

 I ran the Texas 10 Series Huntsville 5-Miler this morning.  Nice weather and a chance to visit with a lot of good friends.  I realized early in the race that I was still tired from the hilly 10K yesterday.  I felt better later in the race, but my time was 1:21:47, about 5 minutes slower than my last few 5-milers.  I placed 5 of 5 in the 70 and over age group (would have been 1 of 1 if they had an 80 and over age group).

Tyler Azalea 10K

 I drove up to Tyler yesterday to run the Azalea 10K this morning.  Nice sunny weather and not too hot.  I finished in 1:34:38 and was 1st of 1 in the 80 and over age group.  This was my 11th time for running this race.  My fastest was in 1987 when I ran it in 52:33.

Friday short run

 With a race tomorrow morning, I went to the park last this morning and ran 3.1 miles on the roads.

Thursday with the group

 I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran 3.3 miles on the roads.

4 on the trails

 I made it out to the park late this morning and ran 4 miles on the trails.

Tuesday with the group

 I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran 3.3 miles on the roads.

Almost empty park

After a crowded spring break week, the park was almost empty today.  I got there about noon and ran 3.3 miles on the roads.

Club run at the park

 We had our club's annual 3.5-mile non-competitive run on the trails at Huntsville State Park this afternoon.  My job is to hike 1 mile out to a trail intersection and take photos and make sure everyone makes the right turn.  Then, hike back.  So, this morning I went out to the park before the race and ran the 3.5-mile course.

Green Ultra 10K Trail Run

I made the 52-mile drive over to Millican this morning and ran the Green Ultra 10K Trail Run.  The course was a little different this year and, according to my GPS, only a little over the 10K distance.  Very technical course, mostly winding, narrow trail with plenty of roots, rocks, creeks and embankments.  Perfect weather, though.  Sunny and in the 40's and 50's.  I finished in 1:57:52 and was first of one in the 80 and over age group.  Actually, I was the only male runner over 60.

Park is still crowded

 The state park is still crowded due to spring break.  With a race tomorrow, I went out to the park and ran 3 miles on the trails early this afternoon.

Twice to the park

 I went to the state park twice today.  After lunch, I took my 6-year old grandson for a hike on the trails.  Now, every stick and pine cone near the trail is in the lake.  This evening, I met up with the group and ran 3.1 miles on the park roads, the last mile or so in a light rain.

5 on the trails

 It was warm this afternoon and the park is crowded for spring break.  Early this afternoon, I ran 5 miles on the trails.

Park roads

 I met up with the group at the crowded state park (spring break) this evening.  I ran 3.9 miles on the busy roads.

Removed the stitches

 I ran 3 miles on the trails at the park late this morning and then removed the stitches from my hand.

Back to the trails

 The park was pretty crowded when I got there early this afternoon.  I figured that there was too much traffic to run on the roads, so I headed out on the trails.  I was just careful not to trip and fall and break the stitches in my hand.  Got in 5 miles.

Run the Ramps 5K

I ran the Run the Ramps 5K at Kyle Field in College Station this morning.  I am not sure how old this race is.  I first ran it in 1997 and today was my 14th time.  Since 1997, it has been put on by three different organizations at Texas A&M.  The course has been changed many times and while Kyle Field was being expanded, it was not held at all.  Currently, the course starts and finishes on the track.  It makes 3 trips up and down the ramps and circles the top walkway around the field 3 times.  It includes 2 sets of stairs on one side of the walkway.  I  finished in 47:21, about 3 minutes slower than last year.  They did not have age group awards, but I would have been 1 of 1 in the 80 and over age group.

Roads on Friday

 I made it out to the park late this morning and ran 3.3 miles on the roads.

10 months

My 5th streak has now reached 10 months.  I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran 3.5 miles on the park roads.  That makes 6 months of at least 3 miles a day.

Noon at the park

 I started running at the park at noon today.  Got in 5.1 miles, all on the roads.

Roads, again

As usual for Tuesday, I met up with the group at Huntsville State Park this evening and ran 3.2 miles on the roads. 

Back to the park

 I have not run at the state park since last Thursday, when I took a hard fall on the trails.  I went back out there late this morning and ran 3.3 miles on the roads.

Squeezed in a run

I had a family get together in Conroe this afternoon.  So, after church this morning, I went to the track and ran 3 miles, which is about my mental limit on an oval.

TW Marathon 10K

I had to get up super early this morning to get down to The Woodlands to get a parking spot and start the 10K at 7:10 am.  The race is held in conjunction with TW Marathon and Half Marathon.  Warm weather, with temps in the 70's.  I finished in 1:40:31, about 10 minutes slower than last year.  My hand was wrapped due to the fresh stitches and I suppose I went slower to avoid tripping and falling on the concrete.  In any case, I was 4th of 5 in the 75 and older age group.

Ran in The Woodlands

 My hand hurt last night enough to keep me awake seemingly most of the night.  I drove down to The Woodlands late this morning to pick up my packet for The Woodlands 10K tomorrow.  After picking up the packet and visiting a few friends at the Expo, I ran 3.1 miles on the Waterway

Trail run and ER visit

 I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran 3.1 miles on the trails.  I tripped on a root at about 2.7 miles and took a hard fall.  I cut the palm of my left hand (presumably on a root) and had a few other cuts.  I finished the run and Curtis and Jacob doctored up my cut with stuff and had in their first aid kits.  I went home and took a shower and then went to the running club meeting.  Later, I decided to go to the ER to get snitches.  I spent over 2 hours there.  Being 80 years old, they want to check everything.  Finally, about midnight, I left ER with about a inch and a half of stitches in my hand.  So, I guess it will be roads only for a while.

Late morning trails

 Late this morning, I ran 5.2 miles on the trails at the park.

Park roads

 I met up with the group at the state park this evening and ran 3.2 miles on the nearly empty roads.

Finishing up the month

 I ran 3.2 miles on the trails at the park early this afternoon.  It was a short month, but I finished with 107.2 miles, an average of 3.83 per day.

Warmer weather

 Nice sunny day.  It was in the 50's when I got to the park this afternoon to run.  Did 4.2 miles on the trails.

The Woodlands 5K

 I ran The Woodlands 5K this morning.  It is an event of The Woodlands Marathon, which is next weekend.  It was cold this morning, but the rain held out until after the race.  My time was 44:25 and I placed 3rd of 5 in the 75 and over age group.  This was my 10th race for 2022.

A little warmer

 It was 41 degrees when I went out to the park early this afternoon to run.  Ran 4 miles on the trails and never saw anyone else.

Same run

 I ran the same 3.1-mile loop on the trails at the park this evening.  It was one degree colder today, plus a light rain in the last mile.

Temperature drop

 After two days of hot weather, it was 35 degrees when I ran at the park this afternoon.  In fact, it was a little colder when I finished 3.1 miles on the trails.  Not surprisingly, I did not see anyone else on the trails.

Another warm day

 I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran 3.1 miles on the roads.  It was another warm day - with mosquitos. 

Warm

 The weather here changes so fast.  After cold weather this weekend, it was in the 80's when I went out to the park to run early this afternoon.  Got in 5 miles on the trails.

Crowded park

 I went out to the park early this afternoon to run.  I had to wait in line for a while to get in the gate.  I ran 3 miles on the trails and passed about 150 people.  Most were hiking, but a few were bikers.  No one else running.  I do not recall ever seeing that many people on the trails.

Law Week 8K

 I got up real early this morning to drive to downtown Houston to run the Law Week 8K (4.96 miles).  It is one of the oldest races in Houston and well-organized and supported.  They had about 500 runners, including some good friends.  I finished in 1:12:04 and was 2nd of 2 in the 80 and over age group.  My good friend, Larry Lindeen, was first.  I last ran this race 5 years ago and finished in 1:04:52.

Race tomorrow

 With a race in the morning, I only ran 3 miles on the trails at the park today.

Lorie joined us

 Lorie joined the group at the park this evening.  We have not seen her for a couple months, so it was good to catch up.  I ran 3.1 miles on the park roads.

Out and back

 Late this morning, I ran a out and back course on the trails at the state park.  Total 5 miles.

Unplanned course

 I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran an unplanned course on the trails.  Even ran some trails I have not been on for a while.  I ended up with 3.4 miles.

Late run

 I had visiting family today and did not get out to the park until late.  I managed to get in 3.2 miles on the roads before dark.

Texas 10 Series Bridgeland 5-Miler

 It was a little below freezing early this morning for the Texas 10 Series Bridgeland 5-Miler in Cypress.  I finished in 1:16:51 and was 3rd of 3 in the 70 and over age group.  Got a chance to visit with a lot of good friends.

Spindle Tree Parkrun 5K

 I ran the Spindle Tree Parkrun 5K in Magnolia (behind The Woodlands)  this morning.  The race is part of the world-wide parkrun system and is held every Saturday at 7:30 am. I got to the parking lot 45 minutes ahead of the race.  No one showed up, so about 7:20, I started looking around.  I found a sign with and arrow to the parkrun.  So, I followed the signs.  They kept taking me down through the neighborhood.  A half mile later, I found the race (next to another parking lot).  As it was nearly 7:30, I arrived at the race site running.  The race had already started.  I ran to the start line and ran the course.  I finished in 48:04, which included my late start.  The good news is that the forecasted rain held off, I was first in the 80-84 age group and my friend, Jon Walk, gave me a ride back to my truck.

Warmer

 It was sunny and 72 degrees when I went to the park to run late this morning.  Did 4 miles on the trails.

Thursday with the group

 As usual for Thursday, I met up with the group at the park this evening.  I ran 4.2 miles on the trails.

Nice weather

 This cool and sunny weather is nice for running.  I made it out to the park this afternoon and ran 5 miles on the trails.

Another 4

 I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran another 4 miles on the trails.  To get in 100 miles this short month, I have to average 3.44 every day for the rest of the month.

Early afternoon on the trails

 I ran 6 miles early this afternoon on the trails at the park.

Sunday Night 5K

 I ran the Sunday Night 5K in The Woodlands this evening and finished in 45:15.

Old neighborhood

 With the Rocky Raccoon 100-Mile Trail Run in full swing at Huntsville State Park this weekend, I had to run in town.  After working out at Iron Works late this morning, I ran from there to and around Forest Hills, my old neighborhood for 20+ years.  I got stopped by a couple friends, but got in 3.5 miles on the streets.

27 and breezy

 Another cold day.  I went to the park early this afternoon and ran 3 miles on the trails.  I did not see anyone else on the trails, but with the Rocky Raccoon 100 tomorrow at the park tomorrow, there was a lot of activity going on.

33 and rain

 It was 33 degrees and raining when I ran at the park late this morning.  I ran 3.1 miles on the roads and got stopped 3 times by people driving by.

Combined run

 Late this morning, I went to the park to run.  The first 1.7 miles was on the roads.  Then, I got on the trails, ran some trails that I have not run in a long time, and finished up with a total of 5.4 miles.

Dry 3.1

 Since it is Tuesday, I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran 3.1 miles on the road.  No rain today.

Rainy 3 miles

 I went to the park late this morning and ran 3 miles on the roads in the rain.  That gives me 125.2 miles for the month, which is more than any month in 2021.

Texas 10 Series College Station 5-Miler

For the second morning in a row, I was up very early.  This morning, I ran the Texas 10 Series 5-Miler in College Station.  I finished in 1:13:46 and was 2nd of 2 in the 70 and over age group.  I also won $50 cash in the post-race drawing.

Hog Wild 10K Trail Run

 I ran the Hog Wild 10K Trail Run on a ranch in Bremond this morning.  The course is long (6.4 miles according to my GPS) and I finished in 1:44:00.  I was first in the 80 and over age group.  They had some good food after the race and I got a chance to visit with some old friends.

Two races this weekend

 With two races this weekend, I went to the park this morning and ran just 3 miles on the trails.

No violin music on the trails today

 I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran 3.1 miles on the trails.  The lady playing the violin on the trails was not there today.

Something new on the trail

 I ran 4.2 miles at the park this afternoon, most of it on the trails.  After over 30 years running those trails, I saw something new today.  A lady was alone and standing in the middle of a trail bridge - playing a violin.  She even had a music stand in front of her.  I did not even stop to ask why.  Later today, I emailed a professional violinist friend of mine and asked her if it was some violinist ritual.  She just thought it was strange, too.

Back with the group

 I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran 3.6 miles on the roads.

Cold and rainy

I made it to the park early this afternoon and ran 3.1 miles on the park roads in the cold (40's) and rain.

Back to regular trails

 Late this morning, I went to the park and ran 7 miles on the trails.  Nice clear weather in the 60's and a lot of people at the park.

Frost Your Fanny 5K

 I ran our club's Frost Your Fanny 5K in the Spring Lake Sub-division this morning.  The temperature was in the 20's and the course hilly has heck.  I finished in 46:55.

Last Quarantine Run

 This was the last day of my COVID quarantine.  I went to the park about noon and ran 3.3 miles on the empty south perimeter road.

3.1 at noon

 It was about noon today when I got to the park.  I ran 3.1 miles on the south perimeter road.

10K distance

 I made it out to the park late this morning and ran 6,2 miles, almost all on the south perimeter road

Empty south perimeter road

 I made it out to the park early this afternoon and ran 3.2 miles on the south perimeter road.  I had it all to myself.

Same

 I went out to the park early this afternoon and ran the same 4-mile course as yesterday.

Back to the south perimeter trail

 Because of COVID, no church this morning.  So, late this morning after watching Houston Marathon coverage on TV, I went to the park and ran 4 miles on the south perimeter trail.  I saw a couple other people, but there is plenty of room for adequate spacing.

Cold and windy

 It was in the mid-40's and very windy when I went out to the park early this afternoon.  To avoid people, I went out to the outer parking lot and ran the south perimeter jeep trail.  Two and a half miles out and back for a total of 5 miles.  Still no fever and just a little sinus drainage.  Good luck to all my friends running the Houston Marathon tomorrow.

Positive

 I was surprised about midnight last night when I received an email saying that my COVID test was positive.  I called my doc this morning and he told me to keep taking the medication he prescribed for a sinus infection.  No fever for 3 days now, just some sinus drainage, sore throat and occasional coughing.  I went out to the park late this morning and ran 4 miles on the trails, making sure I stayed clear of everyone.

No COVID test results, yet

 Hopefully, my COVID test results will be in soon.  I have not had a fever since Tuesday, so I expect the sinus infection diagnosis was correct and the prescribed medication is working.  I would be very surprised if the COVIED test results come back positive.  In the meantime, I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran 3.l miles on the roads.

Trails after COVID testing

 Even though the doc thinks I have a sinus infection, he recommended COVID testing.  So after getting tested late this morning at a kiosk, I went straight to the park and ran 4 miles on the trails.

Hard 3 miles

 I had a doctors appointment this morning, by phone.  My temp was over 100.  He diagnosed my problem as a sinus infection and prescribed medication.  However, he wants me to get tested for COVID.  I have an appointment tomorrow morning.  I met up with the group at the park this evening and with a fever was tempted to run one mile.  I ended up running 3 miles on the park roads. 

Empty trails

 I went out to the park late this morning and ran 3 miles on the trails.  Never saw another person on the trails.  Today marked 8 months on my current running streak (never less than a mile).  However, today also marked 4 months of running at least 3 miles a day.  Tonight, I have a fever, presumably a sinus infection.  Hopefully, I can see my doc tomorrow.

Sunday afternoon at the park

 This afternoon, I ran 7 miles on the trails at the park.  I encountered one other runner, a lot of bikers and hikers and one green snake.

Run The Woodlands 5K

 For the 106th time, I ran the Run The Woodlands 5K this morning and finished in 46:13.

Regular 4

 Late this morning, I went to the park and ran what is becoming my "regular" 4-mile out and back course on the trails.  I know the roots so well, I avoided tripping and falling again.

Road 5K distance

 As usual for Thursday, I met up with the group this evening and ran 3.1 miles on the park roads.

4 on the trails

 Late this morning, I ran 4 miles on the trails at the park.  High 60's and sunny.

Park seems back to normal

 The park seems to be back to normal now that the holidays are over.  There was no line to get in when I met up with the group this evening.  I ran 3.1 miles on the roads.

Clear and in the 40's

 Nice running weather today.  I made it out to the park this afternoon and ran 4.2 miles on the trails.

Sunday Night 5K

 I ran the Sunday Night 5K in The Woodlands this evening and finished in 44:10.  The temperature was about 40 degrees cooler than yesterday.  Low 40's and very comfortable running weather.

New Years Resolution 10K

 I ran our club's New Years Resolution 10K this afternoon.  The course is a very hilly out and back, mostly on Veterans Memorial Parkway.  Plus, the temperature was in the 80's (tomorrow's low temperature is suppose to be 28).  I finished in 1:41:30, about 6 minutes slower than last year.