Wrapping up September

 I ran 4.1 miles in town this evening.  This barely put me over 100 miles for September  with 100.1.  That's 844.7 for the year, way behind last year.  However, it is two straight months of at least 3.1 miles every day.  I had my 3rd rehab appointment for my back this afternoon.  So far, no magic.

Sunday afternoon at the park

 The weather has been slightly cooler the last few days and I did not encounter any biting horseflies at the state park this afternoon.  Got in 3.5 miles on the trails.

Running Towards Conservation 5K

 I ran a new 5K in Lufkin this morning, the Running Towards Conservation 5K at the Lufkin Zoo.  I have run other races at the zoo, but it has been a few years ago.  I did not realize that the "race" was not timed, but I finished in 59:14, according to my GPS.  The course, which was about half trails, was spot on 3.1 miles.  They had about 50 runners, a nice T-shirt, race packet, finisher medal and plenty of refreshments.  I think I would have won a 70 and over age group.

Park was probably closed

 I read on the news this morning that there was a police chase that ended up at Huntsville State Park early this morning.  They caught one guy and the other ran into the woods.  I presumed that the park was probably closed due to a police search.  The guy would probably surrender after being attacked by biting horse flies.  In any case, I ran 3.1 miles in town today.

50th Fass Brewery 5K

 I drove down to Conroe tonight and ran the Fass Brewery 5K for the 50th time.

3.6 in town

 I had a long list of errands today and finally got to run this evening.  Rather than driving to the park, I ran 3.6 miles in town.

Split run

 I went to the park early this afternoon and started running roads.  I did not feel well and quit after 2.2 miles.  Later this evening, I went to the old mall parking lot and ran another 1.4 miles.  Total 3.6 for the day.

Two appointments today

 I had an appointment with my cardiologist this morning to review the results of the ultrasound check of the veins in both legs a couple weeks ago.  The 4 surgeries in 2024 to remove bad veins were successful and I am good to go.  That means no more bothersome compression socks.  The second appointment was the first appointment with the physical therapy clinic regarding my back pain.  If left there without a lot of confidence that the back pain issue will be resolved.  Maybe I am wrong.  After all that, I mowed the yard and then went into town and ran 3.6 miles.

Sunday at the park

 Back to the park this Sunday afternoon.  Got in 3.5 miles, mostly on the trails.

Woodforest 5K

 I woke up this morning sneezing and had allergy symptoms all day.  I drove down to Conroe this morning and ran the Woodforest 5K.  It was hot and humid and I felt lousy.  Even got dizzy after the race.  I finished in 58:52 and was 4th of 4 in the 70 and over age group.  The good part was that I got to visit with a lot of good friends.

Noon run

 It was hot and sunny, but I ran 3.2 miles in town at noon today.

Fass Brewery 5K

 I ran the Fass Brewery 5K in Conroe this evening, the last part in the dark.  Guess it's getting to be that time of year. 

Stayed away from the park

 I did a lot of yard work today (cut left hand, sprained right pinkie, cactus thorns in both hands and a sore back) and ended up running in town this evening, rather than driving to the park.  Got in 3.6 miles.

I was warned

 Just as soon as I parked my truck at the state park this evening, a huge black biting horse fly landed on my window.  Those things are normally gone by the end of July.  I put on extra repellant and wore a cap (keeps them off the head and gives you a weapon to swat them with).  I ran 3.3 miles, mostly on the trails.  They were all over the place, but I did not get bit.

Got up to 4

 I ran 4 miles in town this evening.  After all the back issues since January and the sprained ankle a couple weeks ago, this is the first time I ran 4 miles in several months.  The back pain will continue for a while (first physical therapy appointment is next Monday), but at least the ankle sprain is nearly healed.

Missed the storm

 I went to the park late this afternoon and ran 3.5 miles, all on the trails.  During the last mile, I could hear the storm approaching.  I managed to finish before it hit, but drove home in heavy rain.

Spindle Tree 5K Park Run

 I got early this morning and drove down to Magnolia to run the Spindle Tree 5K Trail Run.  Finished in 56:29.

Trip to Tyler

 I made a trip to and from Tyler today, so I did not get to run until later.  I went into town and ran 3.2 miles.

Fass Brewery 5K

 As usual for Thursday, I went down to Conroe tonight and ran the Fass Brewery 5K.  The crowd there seems to grow each week.

Followup appointment on my back surgery

  I had an appointment today with the doctor who did my back surgery on July 22.  Obviously, the pain has not gone away, even though I am not getting the sharp pains.  More surgery would be more invasive and would break my running streak.  So, he referred me to physical therapy.  Hopefully, that will help.  Maybe they can fix my sprained ankle, too.  I need to get back to my normal slow running.  I am tired of walkers passing me.  In the meantime, I ran 3.5 miles in town this evening.

Forced onto the trails

 I met up with the group at the park this evening, as usual for Tuesday.  I started running on the roads, but got unmercifully attacked by biting horse flies.  They are usually out only during May, June and July.  After being bit 8 or 10 times in just over a mile, I got on the trails to finish 3.3 miles.

Ran in town

 I planned to run at the park this evening, but I-45 was a big mess due to a bad accident on the north side of Huntsville.  So, I ran in town.  Got in 3.6 miles.

Sunday at the park

 I made it out to the park this evening and ran 3.2 miles on the park roads.  With my ankle still hurting, I'll probably stay off the trails for a while.

Tunnel to Towers 5K

 I ran the Tunnel to Towers 5K in Cypress this morning.  Finished in 56:34 (48:00 last year).  This was my 40th race in 2024 (54 at this point last year).

Noon run in town

 I ran 3.1 miles in town at noon today, enjoying a little cooler weather.

Rainy Fass Brewery 5K

 As usual for Thursday, I ran the Fass Brewery 5K in Conroe tonight - the whole distance in a light rain.

Trip to Tyler

 I made the 2 1/2-hour drive to Tyler this morning.  Had lunch at my nephew and his wife's New York style pizza place, visited family for an hour and then drove back to Huntsville.  Then, I mowed the lawn and went into town and ran 3.6 miles.

Met up with the group

 I met up with the group (only me and Jason) at the park this evening.  I ran 3.2 miles on the roads.

Labor Day 5K

 I ran our club's annual Labor Day 5K in the very hilly Spring Lake Sub-division.  My ankle bothered me a lot, especially on the steep downhills.  I finished in a slow 1:02:17.

Sunday Night 5K

 I ran the Sunday Night 5K in The Woodlands this evening.  Finished in 56:07, four seconds faster than last month.  I guess that back surgery is helping.  My ankle was sore, but tolerable.