End of the month

 Wrapped up the month of September today with a 3.5-mile run (mostly trails) at the state park this evening.  That gives me 104.6 miles for the month (average 3.49 per day) and 983.2 miles for the year (average 3.60 per day).  I have run at least 3.1 miles every day for 14 months.

Interrupted run

 I started running on the roads at the state park this evening.  After a quarter mile, I found a couple with a dead battery and in need of a jump start.  So, I ran back to my truck and drove back to their car.  Gave them a jump and took off running from there.  Ended up with 3.9 miles, about half on the trails.

Sunday afternoon at the park

 Nice sunny 90 degree afternoon at Huntsville State Park.  Got in 4 miles, mostly on the trails.

Spindle Tree 5K Park Run

I ran the Spindle Tree 5K Park Run in Magnolia this morning.  I finished in 53:40 something (according to my watch), but the official results online shows 54:08.  No enough difference to worry about.  Slow either way.

All trails

 I stayed on the trails at the state park early this afternoon.  Got in 3.5 miles.

Fass Brewery 5K

 I ran the Fass Brewery 5K in Conroe tonight.  It is getting dark so early now, that for me  most of the run is a "night run."

Cooler weather

 A cold front moved through today and the high temperature went from the 90's to the 80's.  However, the rain in the area missed my house.  I went to the park about 3 this afternoon and ran 3.7 miles, about half on the trails and half on the roads.

Ran into an old friend on the trails

  

I went to the park to run trails this evening.  Barely go started and ran into an old friend, Monica, who I had not seen in a year or so.  She is an amazing trail runner.  We had a great visit.  Finished up with 3.5 miles.

Mostly trails

 I made it out to the park late this afternoon.  Ran 3.6 miles, mostly on the trails.

6000

 As a runner and streaker, I am always on the lookout for a milestone.  Well, this is my 6,000th post on this blog.  I started on April 19, 2008 at the suggestion of my running friends, Jon Walk and Katy Lampson.  Over the years, the blog has become an important part of my motivation to keep running.  And, I really appreciate those who follow me and help keep me motivated.  Hopefully, somewhere along the way, the blog has encouraged someone else to start running to stay healthy.  According to the stats provided with the blog, it has received 761,774 visits.  It was a nice hot (low 90's) Sunday afternoon in Huntsville.  I went to the park and ran 4.5 miles on the trails.  Managed to stay upright the whole time.

Lumber Jacked 5K

 I drove 81 miles to Lufkin this morning to run the Lumber Jacked 5K, which is run in conjunction with the Lumber Jack Festival.  The course was on concrete walkways and trails.  I finished in 55:51, but they had no age group competition.  I was the only runner over 70.  Met some nice people and got to visit with some old friends.

Noon run at the park

 I went to the state park at noon today to run.  I ran 3.5 miles, mostly on the trails. 

Fass Brewery 5K

As usual for Thursday, I went down to Conroe tonight and ran the Fass Brewery 5K.  With the shorter days, it is quickly turning into a night run.

Rehab evaluation today

 I had my rehab evaluation appointment with  the doctor today.  He even had me running in the parking lot.  Then, one of the techs having me do exercises.  Not sure where it is going from here,  but I have a regular rehab appointment tomorrow.  Guess, it depends on the insurance company.  Anyway,  I went into town this evening and ran 3.3 miles

Challenging rehab appointment

 I had a new "rehaber" for my back rehab appointment today.  Lots of new strenuous new exercises.  The table was covered with sweat after I finished.  So, when I got to the park this evening to run, my back and leg hurt.  That was on top of sinus issues.  I managed to get in 3.5 miles on the park roads.

Back to park roads

 I felt like I was coming down with something, so I laid around much of the day.  I did go out to the park this evening and get in a slow 3.2 miles on the roads.

All trails

 I waited until late this afternoon and then went to the state park and ran 3.5 miles on the trails.

Change of plans

 I  did not sleep well last night and woke up feeling lousy.  So, I decided not to go down to Magnolia to run Spindle Tree.  I went into town to run this afternoon, but quit after 1.2 miles.  I have to go to my grandson's football game this evening and then out to dinner.  Late tonight, I went to the track and ran 2.3 miles  (total of 3.5 for the day).

Mid-afternoon run

 With a race in the morning and a high school football game tonight, I ran at the state park at 3 this afternoon.  It was hot and my BP was still low.  I ran 3.5 miles, mostly on the trails.

Fass Brewery 5K

 I ran the Fass Brewery 5K in Conroe tonight.  With the days getting shorter, it is pretty dark for my last half mile or so.

Back in town

 It has been a week or so since I ran in town.  Rather than driving to the park, I ran 4 miles in town this afternoon.

Tuesday with the group

 I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran 3.5 miles, mostly on the trails (no falls).  Even though my allergies continued to cause sinus problems, I felt much better than yesterday.

Park roads

 I seem to be experiencing a bout of low BP, which probably explains my slow 5K yesterday.  Plus, my allergies are acting up.  Sneezing all day.   I went to the park this evening and ran 3.3 miles on the roads.  It was a struggle.

Sunday Night 5K

 I ran the Sunday Night 5K in The Woodlands this evening - for the 164th time.  The race is held on the first Sunday of every month.  After running a 51:06 5K race yesterday, I expected something close to the same time.  However, that was not the case.  I finished in 58:09, one of my slowest 5K's in a while.  Maybe it was the weather.  The temperature was only 80, but the humidity was extremely high.

Tunnel to Towers 5K

 I got up early this morning for the 82-mile drive down to Cypress to run the Tunnel to Towers 5K.  I finished in 51:06, which is my fastest 5K since last December.  They did not not have age group competition, but I would have won the 70 and over age group.

Mostly trails

 I made it out to the park early this afternoon and ran 3.6 miles, mostly on the trails.

Fass Brewery 5K

 As usual for Thursday, I ran the Fass Brewery 5K in Conroe tonight.

Mostly roads

 I ran 3.8 miles at the park this evening, mostly on the roads, but partly on the trails.

Continuing rehab

 I had my 4th back rehab appointment today, worked out at Iron Works and then ran 4.1 miles on the roads at the park. 

Labor Day 5K

 I ran our club's Labor Day 5K in the hilly Spring Lake Sub-division in Huntsville this morning.  I finished in 52:47 and was 1st of 1 in the 80 and over age group.  This was my 50th race in 2025 (not counting any Fass Brewery social runs).  I should end up with about 75 for the year.