Two runs

 I planned to run the Fass Brewery 5K in Conroe tonight, but  there was a thunderstorm forecast.  So, I went to the state park early this afternoon and ran 3.1 miles on the roads - in the rain.  The forecast for tonight was updated and no rain was expected for Conroe.  I went down tonight and ran the 5K at 7 p.m.  That gives me 6.2 miles for the day.  I finished November with a total of 118.8 miles and 1,235.2 for 2023.

5 on the trails and roads

 I got in 5 miles on the trials and roads at the park early this afternoon.  Looks like bad weather for tomorrow.

Park roads

 After a crowded Thanksgiving weekend, the park was relatively empty today.  I went out late this morning and got in 3.5 miles, all on the roads.

50 and clear

 50 degrees and clear skies.  Good running weather.  I ran trails at the park early this afternoon.  Got in 4.1 miles.

Cool Sunday afternoon at the park

 It was in the 50's when I got to the park later this Sunday afternoon.  Still lots of people on the trails.  Got in 4 miles, all on the trails.

Work and run

 I worked at our club's annual Leftover Turkey Run this morning.  I put out the course markings and worked the finish line.  Nice crowd of 69 runners.  This afternoon, I ran 4.5 miles on the trails at the park.  

Friends of the Running Community 5K

I ran the Friends of the Running Community 5K in The Woodlands this evening.  This is the 3rd race of the Montgomery County Triple (three Thanksgiving week races in Montgomery County).  I completed all three, so I was awarded the Pine Cone Award.  After eating too much today, I ran a slow 52:45..

Run Thru the Woods 5-Miler

I ran the Run Thru the Woods 5-Miler in The Woodlands this Thanksgiving Day.  I finished in 1:26:37 and was first of one in the 80 and over age group.  There were 1,200 registered runners in the 5-mile race and 3,600 in the shorter races.  Big crowd and a lot of good friends.  Below are my finish times for this race.

2023        1:26:37

2022        1:22:01

2021        1:16:15

2020        1:10:35 (virtual)

2019        1:10:05

2018        1:07:33

2017        1:05:22

2016           59:17

2015        1:04:56

2014        1:00:47

2013        1:02:07

2012        1:00:44

2011        1:05:00

2010           55:35

2009           53:32

2008           58:47

2007           56:12

2006           58:56

2005           57:28

2004           53:14

2003           54:03

2002           51:10 (age 61)

Thanksgiving Eve run

 I got out to the crowded park at noon today and ran 3.2 miles on the trails.

Cooler

 It was back in the 50's today and good running weather.  Got in 3.7 miles on the trails at the park this evening.

Trails and roads

 Early afternoon run at the park after it quit raining.  3.5 miles on the trails and then the roads.

Around the lake

 Nice day for running, 68 degrees and cloudy.  I made it to the park late this morning and ran a 6.7-mile course around the lake.

Conroe Turkey Trot 5K

 I ran the Conroe Turkey Trot 5K this morning for the 9th time.  I finished in just over 51 minutes and was one of one in the 80 and over age group.

Trails and roads

 I went to the park late this morning and ran 3.3 miles on the trails and roads.

Fass Brewery 5K

 I went down to Conroe tonight and ran the Fass Brewery 5K (social run) at 7 pm.

Snake Number 5

 I encountered my 5th snake of the year while running 5 miles trails at the park late this morning.  This one was a gulf coast ribbon snake, non-venomous, but aggressive.

"Adventure" run

 I met up with the group at the park this evening and decided to run where I do not normally run.  I took off down a road that I had not been on for a while, then went on a trail that I had not run for years.  I found a narrow trail off that one, but eventually found the trail under water.  Anyway, I made it back after running 3.5 miles.  Someone in the group said the new trail was to a bird viewing stand.  I think maybe it was to a snake viewing stand.

Late morning at the park

 After working out at Iron Works, I went to the state park and ran 3.6 miles on the trails and roads, partly in a light rain.

Sunday at the park

 I made it out to the park mid-afternoon this Sunday and ran 4.7 miles on the trails.

CPT Rowdy Inman Memorial 5K

 I ran the CPT Rowdy Inman Memorial 5K on the Sam Houston campus here in Huntsville this morning. It was sponsored by the ROTC.  Except for a loop around the track at Bowers Stadium, the course is either up or down.  It was non-competitive and I finished in 54:05.  

Misting rain and cooler

 It was 52 degrees with misting rain when I arrived at the park early this afternoon to run.  I ran a completely unplanned course on the trails, which turned out to be 3.2 miles.

Late run

 I had to take my wife down to Tomball this morning for surgery (all is okay) and did not get back to Huntsville until after dark tonight.  I started to get to the park and run with a flashlight on the roads, but it was raining and I was not sure when they closed the park gates.  With dread, I went to Iron Works and ran 3.1 miles on the treadmill.

Almost the same course

 I went to the park early this afternoon and ran almost the same course I ran yesterday.  It came out to be 3.8 miles.

Snake #4

 I almost stepped on a copperhead on the trail this evening.  Luckily, my foot landed next to his (or her) tail as it straddled the trail.  Of course, I was running so fast that it would not have had a chance to strike. I felt okay running and got in 4 miles, mostly of which was on the trails.

Back to The Woodlands

 I had to take my wife to an appointment in The Woodlands today (that's 6 trips to Conroe or further south in the last 5 days), so I did not get to the park until later this afternoon.  Felt a little better and got in 3.6 miles on the trails and roads.

Texas 10 Katy 5K and Sunday Night 5K

 I drove down to Katy early this morning for the Texas 10K Series.  I was signed up for the 5-mile race, but switched to the 5K.  Nice clear weather and a flat course on concrete streets.   I struggled a bit at a half mile and again at 3 miles and finished in 54:28.  Slow, but better than yesterday.  I was the only one over 70, so I received a first place in age group award.  I drove back to Huntsville and we had visiting family all day.  I broke away later this afternoon and drove down to The Woodlands for the Sunday Night 5K.  I felt better and finished in 51:06.

Back Pew 5K

 I ran the Back Pew 5K at the Back Pew Brewery in Porter this morning.  Before becoming a brewery, it was a church.  From the start, I was dizzy and weak and the hills were particularly challenging.  My BP seemed to be back to normal, so I do not know what is going on.  Anyway, I finished in 59:51 and was 2nd in the 80 and over age group.

Later Friday run

 I had to take my wife to Tomball (hour+) for a doctor's appointment this morning and ended up going to the park late this afternoon.  Ran 3.1 miles on the trails.

Fass Brewery 5K

 I went down to Conroe and ran the Fass Brewery 5K at 7 pm today.  Flashlight all the way.  I did not even check my time, but am sure it was slow.

Lots of people on the trails for mid-week

 I ran 4.2 miles on the trails at the park early this afternoon.  I do not recall seeing so many people on the trails for mid-week.  Nice weather, I guess.