End of the month

 On this last day of the month, I ran 2.4 miles in town.  That gives me 50.2 miles for the month and 644.2 for the year.  At this time last year, I was at 774.5 miles.

Cleared by the doc

 I had a surgery follow-up appointment with the doctor this morning.  My bandages were removed and I was told that I have no more restrictions.  I know that I am not fully recovered, but I did meet up with the group at the park this evening and run 2.5 miles on the roads.

Monday run

 I did a lot of yard work this afternoon and then went into town and ran 1.2 miles.

Got up to 2

 I went to the park this afternoon and ran 2 miles on the roads.  No sharp back pain, it is just taking time to get my strength back.

Mid-afternoon run

 I went into town this afternoon and ran 1.4 miles on the roads.

Park open again

 Huntsville State Park is open again, even though the trails are all closed.  I went there this afternoon and ran 1.3 miles on the roads.

Fass brewery run

 I went down to the Fass Brewery Run in Conroe tonight and ran 1.5 miles.

No strenuous exercise

 My post surgery instructions says no strenuous exercise for 2 weeks.  After I explained streaking when he scheduled the surgery, my doctor told that I could run an easy mile for a few days after the surgery.  So, this evening, I ran 1.2 miles in town, after mowing the back yard (riding lawn mower).

Easy mile tonight to keep the streak alive

 After pretty much laying around all day, I went to the old mall parking lot late tonight and ran an easy mile.  The hard part was general fatigue, not so much the back.

Surgery done

 I ran a mile at the old mall at midnight this morning.  I went to a surgery center in Conroe early this morning for the long-waited back surgery.  The surgeon went in from 2 holes in the back and removed part of the ligaments around the bulging disc.  This is suppose to permanently remove the pressure and pain.  Hopefully, it will.  The surgeon spent a lot of time in the prep room explaining everything to me and my family members.  Then, he held my hand and asked if he could say a prayer with me.  That was appreciated, but inn all my surgeries over the years, it was a first.  I have to take it real easy for a few days.

Sunday afternoon run

 I went into town this afternoon and ran 1.2 miles.  Surgery tomorrow.

Dog Days 1-Mile

 I ran our club's Dog Days 1-Mile Race this morning at the Elkins Lake Sub-division and finished in 18:46.  It was the first 1-mile race I ran since 2020.  I did add another .2 miles to the run for a total of 1.2.  I started to run the hilly 5K course, but I may have messed up my back even more.  So looking forward to surgery Monday morning and hope I can get back to normal soon afterwards. 

Park is still closed

 The state park is still closed due to hurricane damage..  I am starting to get use to running in town.  My back is no better, so I ran 1.2 miles in town this afternoon. 

Fass Brewery run

 I met up with the group at the Fass Brewery this evening and ran 2 miles.

More distance

 I went into town this evening and ran 2.3 miles.

Better

 I felt a little better today and ran 1.7 miles in town.  Just do not want to come down with something that will delay my surgery next Monday.

Surgery a week from today

 My back surgery is scheduled a week from today.  Last month, it was cancelled after I came down with a sinus infection the week before.  Now, today, I felt lousy, besides the back.  I got in 1 mile in town this evening and it was not fun.

Late run at the old mall

 It was after 8 tonight before I got a chance to run.  Went to the old mall parking lot and ran 1.4 miles.

Too much yard work

 I spent much of the day doing yard work and did not get around to running until late this evening. Got in 1.2 miles in town.

Another short run

 Did some back jarring yardwork for a few hours today and then a 1.2-mile run in town this afternoon.  I am getting behind on my distance and races.  My back surgery is a week from this coming Monday and I have high hopes that it will resolve the problem.

Fass Brewery Run

 I was signed up for Millican this evening, but I did not think my back was up to a very technical trail run.  So, I went down to the the Fass Brewery in Conroe and ran 1.8 miles.

$100 run

 I did some heavy yardwork this afternoon and did not feel well for my run this evening.  I went into town and ran just 1.2 miles.  Just as I was finishing, I found a $100 bill folded up in the street.

Clear day

 Nice sunny day today, but the state park is closed again due to the hurricane yesterday.  I went in to town this evening and ran 2 miles.

Hurricane day

 Hurricane Beryl came through Texas today.  In fact, the eye passed over Huntsville this afternoon.  I was scheduled for leg surgery in Tomball this afternoon, but could not reach anyone to confirm that it was still on.   I presume that they had no power and that my appointment was cancelled.  I finally got around to running in town late this evening.  My back limited me to 1.5 miles.

Sunday Night 5K (150th)

 I ran the Sunday Night 5K in The Woodlands this evening - for the 150th time.  It was also my 1,400th race.  I finished in 58:01.  We had a light rain for most of the race.  The rain was from the outer band of Hurricane Beryl, headed for Huntsville tomorrow.

Park roads

 I went out to the crowded 4th of July weekend state park this afternoon.  The back limited me to 1.3 miles on the park roads.

2 in town

 Being a hot summer day, I waited until late this evening and then ran 2 miles in town.

Stu's Country Mile 5K

 I ran Stu's Country Mile 5K in Centerville this morning - for the 28th straight year.  Another tough 5K with the back pain.  The results have not been posted, but I believe my time was around 57 minutes.  In any case, I was 3rd of 3 in the 70 and over age group.

Another short run

 I went into town this afternoon and ran 1.2 miles.

Back limitations

 I went to the park this evening and was able to squeeze in a 1.2 mile run, mostly on a relatively smooth trail.

Park run

 I went to the park this evening and ran 1.9 miles on the roads.  This is my 5,555th post on this blog.