Fass Brewery 5K

 As usual for Thursday, I went down to Conroe tonight and ran 5K with the Fass Brewery Running Club.  I finished up February with 112.8 miles  Combined with January, it's 236.8 miles for 2024, including 13 races.

Much cooler

 The temperature was in the 50's when I went to the park late this morning, much cooler than yesterday.  They were still doing the prescribed burn on the south side of the park.  I usually run on the north side, anyway.  I ran 3.4 miles, mostly on the trails.  Had my second rehab appointment at physical therapy later this afternoon.  So far, no improvement in my lower back.

Mid-80's

 It was in the mid-80's when I went to run at the park this afternoon.  Somewhere in Texas, it was at least 90 degrees.  The news reported that it was only the 9th time in 124 years that the temperature reached 90 degrees in Texas.  In any case, I ran 3.8 miles, mostly on the trails.  The only challenge was retying a shoestring with my sore back.

Smoky park

 They are doing a prescribed burn on the southern side of Huntsville State Park today.  I ween out there this afternoon after running elsewhere for four day and ran 4.2 miles.  I ran the trails on the north side, but it was a little smoky.

Late run in town

 I spent much of the day visiting family in Conroe .  It was after 5 pm when I got a chance to run.  It was almost too late to drive to the park to run, so I ran 4.1 miles on the roads in Huntsville.

The Woodlands 5K

 I ran The Woodlands 5K this morning.  This is an event of The Woodlands Marathon, which is next Saturday.  I finished in 50:40 and was 2nd of 3 in the 75 and over age group.

Run the Ramps 5K

I ran the Run the Ramps 5K at Kyle Field in College Station tonight.  This was only the 2nd time the race has been held at night.  Three trips up the ramps, around the top of the stadium and down again.  Really nice at night with the field lit up.  My GPS showed the course to be 3.2 and I finished in 53:43.  This was the 15th time I have ran this race, starting in 1997.  It was not held many times because of work on the stadium and COVID.  My back did not bother me too much, except going down the ramps.

First therapy appointment today

 I had my first appointment at the physical therapist this afternoon.  They think the back pain is from arthritis in my spine.  The therapist also concluded that my hip and butt was weak.  I told her that I had only missed 31 days of running in the last 27 years.  Guess I have to start doing a series of exercises every day.  So, I took my weak parts down to Conroe tonight and ran the Fass Brewery 5K

Lower back issue

 I have not mentioned it before, but I have been fighting lower back pain for over a month now.  I have been though doctor visits and medication, but it seems worse now.  It is affecting my running.  Tomorrow, I start physical therapy.  I have no idea what they are going to do.  In the meantime, I ran 4.4 miles on the trails at the park this afternoon.  The last mile or so was a challenge.

Trails I have not been on in a while

 I started out on the  trails this evening and included some trails I have not been on in a while.  One was the trail along the lake - muddy as heck and standing water.  No rain in a week and a half.  It must have really been bad for the Rocky Raccoon 50.  In any case, I ran 3.5 miles, most on the trails.

All trails

 I got out to the crowded park later this afternoon and ran 4.5, all on the trails.

Law Week 8K

 I ran the Law Week 8K (4.96 miles) in downtown Houston this morning.  It is one of only 2 races I have been running in Houston in recent years.  It was cold and windy this morning, but still good running weather.  I finished in 1:18:11 a little over 2 minutes slower than last year.  I was 4th of 4 in the 80 and over age group.  Got to visit with some good friends.

Trails and roads

 I went to the park late this morning and ran 3.4 miles, mostly on the trails.  They are still muddy in places after nearly of week with no rain.

Fass Brewery 5K

 I ran the Fass Brewery 5K in Conroe tonight.  10 years ago today, I ran my 101st and last marathon (Love.Run.Marathon) on the trails at Huntsville State Park.  Since then, I have run 675 races, including 62 half marathons.

Back to the trails

 It was another relatively warm and sunny day, so I got back on the trails at Huntsville State Park.  The trails were still a little muddy in places.  I ended up running 5.8 miles, but the last 1.5 miles on the roads.

Group evening at the park

 I met up with the group (just me and Jacob today) at the park this evening.  I ran 3.7 miles, all on the park roads.

Sunny, 50's and windy

 I ran a little on the trails at the park this afternoon, but am not ready for the deep muddy areas.  Got in 4.3 miles, almost all on the roads.

More rain

 There was a heavy rain yesterday during the Rocky Raccoon 50 at Huntsville State Park and there was another heavy rain this morning and tornadoes in the area.  I went to the park this afternoon to run and took one attempt on the trails.  I ended up running 4.1 miles on the roads.

Spindle Tree 5K Park Run

 I ran the Spindle Tree 5K Park Run in Magnolia this morning.  Had to run through a little mud and water and some rain, but not bad.  Finished in 52:34.

Trails at the park

 I made it out to the park early this afternoon and ran 3.1 miles on the trails.

Fass Brewery 5K

 I ran the Fass Brewery 5K social run in Conroe tonight for the 25th time.

Last sunny day before more rain

 It was rather warm and sunny this afternoon.  I ran 4.2 miles on the roads at the park.  More rain in forecast for the next few days, just in time for the Rocky Raccoon 50 trail at the park this weekend.

Tuesday with the group

After doing a lot of yard work this afternoon and hauling a big load of yard waste to the city dump, I met up with the group at the park and ran 4 miles, mostly on the trails.

Beaten down trails

 I went back to the park this afternoon to run.  The trails were beaten down after the Rocky Raccoon 100 this weekend.  With over 2 inches of rain on Saturday, there was a lot more mud and water on the trails.  I started on the trails this afternoon and then finished up on the roads - 3.8 miles total.

Texas 10 Series Sienna 5-Miler and Sunday Night 5K

 I got super early and drove 100 miles down to Missouri City to run the Texas 10 Series Sienna 5-Miler.  Beautiful sunny weather.  I finished in 1:23:52 and was 2nd of 2 in the 70 and over age group.  This evening, I drove down to The Woodlands and ran the Sunday Night 5K for the 145th time.  I finished in 51:35.  Today was day 1,000 on my current running streak.  It is the 8th time I have run 1,000 consecutive days.  During this streak, I ran 3,581.8 miles (average 3.58 per day).  Also during this streak, I ran 200 races.

999 days

 Today was the 999th day on my current running streak.  With the state park closed for the Rocky Raccoon 100, I had to run elsewhere.  I planned to go down to Magnolia for the Spindle Tree 5K Park Run, but the forecast last night was for thunderstorms at race time.  So, I slept in.  Then, a buddy called while I was still in bed and asked why I was not at the race.  He said that it rained, but no lightning.  Well, I could have been there.  Late this morning, I went to Kate Barr Ross Park here in Huntsville and ran 3.2 miles on the roads.

Lots of activity at the park

 The Rocky Raccoon 100 is this weekend at the state park, so there was a lot of activity today.  All the course markings are up and people showing up for packet picket.  Lot of runners camping.  In fact, the park is closed to the public this weekend.  I was there early this afternoon and ran 3.5 miles on the trails.

Sandwiched in a run

 I was in Conroe most of the day for my grand daughter's high school wrestling tournament and we had our annual  running club meeting in Huntsville this evening.  In between, I went to the state park and ran 3.4 miles on the roads.  While running through a camping area, I heard my name called.  It was an old friend, Jason Hanley, who I had not seen for years.  While going to Sam Houston State, he ran trails with us.  We had a nice visit.  He was at the park to help with the Rocky  Raccoon 100 this weekend.