Afternoon in Conroe

My wife and I both had doctor's appointments in Conroe this afternoon, so I went out to the park this morning and ran 2.5 miles on the trails.

Breaking in new shoes

My new Brooks Dyads were worn out after the Fort Worth Half on Sunday.  I ordered two more pair, but they will not arrive for another week.  I still had a new pair of Asics Fortitude, so I starting breaking them in today.  I ran 2.3 miles at the park this evening, half on the trails and half on the roads.

Back to the trails

After Iron Works this evening, I went out to the park and ran 2.3 miles on the trails.  Looking toward another 5K on Saturday and half marathon on Sunday.

Explore the Falls 5K and Fort Worth Half Marathon

I ran the 1st Annual Explore the Falls 5K in Spring Saturday morning.  Nice race in a nice neighborhood.  Well organized.  Nice cool weather and a flat course.  I finished in 38:47 and was first in the 60 and over age group.  I was the only one and was somewhat surprised that there were not more.  Nice wooden finisher medal and another wooden medal for the age group win.  Then, Saturday afternoon, I drove about 200 miles up to the north side of Fort Worth for the half marathon this morning.  I ran into my friend, Loren, at packet pickup on Saturday and we had a good visit.  The Fort Worth Marathon, Half Marathon & 20-Miler has really grown in size since I ran the full there several years ago.  There was a light rain this morning just before the race started at 8 a.m.  The temperature was in the 60's, but, of course, very humid.  I finished in 3:15:46 and was 1st in the 75-79 age group (yes, I was the only one).  The race today was my 92nd half marathon and 991st race.  Getting close to reaching my goals.

Friday at the track

With two races this weekend, I went to the track this morning and ran laps.

Club meeting

We had a club meeting at 6 this evening, so I ran 2 miles on the trails with the group at the park, went home for a shower and got to the club meeting just in time.

Cool and wet

The temperature was in the low 50's today with off and on drizzle.  I got in a 2.3-mile trail run at the park this afternoon.

Only Glen and me

Only Glen and me showed up at the park at the new earlier time this evening.  I ran 2 miles on the park roads.

Adjusting to the time change

Maybe it is my age, but adjusting to the time change over the weekend seems to get harder.  I am hungry and sleepy at the wrong time.  I did go to Iron Works an hour earlier than normal for a workout.  Then, I went to the park and ran 2.6 miles on the trails.

Texas 10 Series Katy

I got up at 4:15 this morning to make the trip down to Katy to run the Texas 10 Series 10-miler.  The temperature was in the 80;s and the humidity was close to 100%.  I finished in 2:27:55 and was 4th in the 70 and over age group.  My niece, Amie, was at the finish line and we went out for breakfast after the race and had a nice visit.

Early morning run

I had to go up to Tyler all day for a family thing, so I got up early and went to the track and ran laps.  Got back from Tyler about 8:30 tonight.

Trails rather than laps

Usually, I run laps at the track on Friday.  With no race tomorrow, I went out to the park this afternoon and ran 3.3 miles on the trails.

Usual park run

As usual for Thursday, I met up with the group at the park and ran 3 miles on the roads.  The temperature was back up in the 80's, just when I was getting use to running in the 60's.

Errands in Conroe and The Woodlands

I spent most of the day at a doctors appointment in Conroe and running errands there and in The Woodlands.  I got back late this afternoon and got in a 2.5-mile run at the park, mostly on the trails.

Late post

My PC was being worked on last night, so I never got a chance to post.  The forecast was for a thunderstorm yesterday evening at the time the group meets at the park.  I went out earlier in the afternoon and ran 2.6 miles on the trails.

Nice weather continues

It is suppose to rain tomorrow, but nice weather again today.  After Iron Works, I went out to the park and ran 2 miles on the roads.

Sunday at the park

I still had visiting family this afternoon, but I went out to the park in this great running weather and ran a little over 2 miles, about half on the trails and the other half on the roads.

Huntsville Half Marathon - 50th Wedding Anniverary

I ran the Huntsville Half Marathon this morning and my wife walked the 5K.  We both came in 3rd in our age group.  It was also our 50th wedding anniversary.  I finished in 3:04:14.  It was 37 degrees at the start of the race.  For me, that was ideal, especially with low humidity.  It was nice having family visit this weekend and attend the race.  It was my 91st half marathon.

Another busy day

I had so many things to do today (mostly related to tomorrow's race), I had to make a list.  One item on the list was "run.."  I got to that about mid-afternoon.  I went to the track to run 4 laps.  After my first lap, a police officer stopped and met me at the gate.  At first, I thought I was going to get a speeding ticket.  Instead, he was an old friend and wanted to stop and visit.  So, after he left, I ran 4 laps to get in my continuous mile.

Getting ready for the weekend

I am running the Huntsville Half Marathon this Saturday and I have family coming in for the weekend.  Busy day.  I met up with the group this evening and ran 2 miles on the park roads.

Park roads again

My right calf has been hurting lately and is worse on some days.  Maybe it is something that stems from the hip problem.  Anyway, it was little worse today, so I cut the run to 2 miles on the park roads this afternoon.

Enjoying this cool weather

It was clear again today, with a temperature in the 60's.  After Iron Works, I met up with the group at the park and ran 3 miles on the roads.

Back from Tyler

Yesterday afternoon, I drove up to Tyler for a family get-together and got back to Huntsville this afternoon.  I worked out at Iron Works this evening and then ran 3 miles on the roads at Huntsville State Park.  Here's hoping for no more cancelled races.  I have to find open dates and races to reach my goal of 1,000 races by December 17 and 101 half marathons by February 17.

Another cancelled half marathon

I got up at 4:30 this morning and drove to College Station for the Octoberfest Half Marathon at 7 a.m. at Kyle Field.  Not long after I arrived, it started raining.  Close to 7 a.m., they announced a delay and an 8 a.m. start due to lightning.  Then, close to 8 a.m, they changed it to 9 a.m.  A few minutes before 9 a.m,, they cancelled the race.  Everyone was invited to proceed to the "post race party."  I got my T-shirt, beer mug and a beer and finisher medal.  It quit raining, so I went for a run.  Ran for 1.5 miles and then left town.  Now, I have to find another replacement half marathon.

Willis Volleyball 5K Trail Run

I made the short trip down to Willis to run the Willis Volleyball 5K Trail Run.  This a a nice run put on the high volleyball team.  It is run on trails through the Moran Ranch, 704 acres next to I-45 between Willis and Conroe.  I finished in 40:22.  They did not have age groups, but I won a pumpkin for being the oldest runner (of 94).  The  two lead runners ran into 6 wild pigs on the course, but the ranch dog, who was running the race, ran the pigs off.  They should have given the dog a pumpkin too.
I went from Willis to College Station to pick up my packet for a race there tomorrow.  Then, I got home in time to attend the Sam Houston State football game.  I left at half time and went to church with my wife, since I will not able to make it tomorrow.

Laps at the track

With a couple races this weekend, I ran laps at the track this morning.

Started Year 9

I started my 9th year of streaking today with a 2-mile run on the park roads.  Hoping that my 2 races this weekend are not rained out.

8 Years

I ran 2.6 miles on the trails at the park this afternoon.  This run completed 8 years on my current running streak.

Cool and low humidity

You could not ask for better running weather today.  Cool (60's) and low humidity.  I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran 5 miles on the hilly roads at the park.

Cooler weather

It was about 70 this evening when I went to the park and ran 2 miles on the roads.  Storms predicted this weekend and I have 2 races.  Hope nothing gets cancelled.

No half marathon today

Today, I was suppose to be running my 91st half marathon in Tyler.  But, as reported in an earlier post, the race was cancelled and the company putting it on went out of business.  So, after church this morning, I attended our church bazaar, ate too much and took a nap when I got home.  Then, I went out to the park and ran 3.3 miles on the trails.

Stesti Brewry 5K Trail Run

I drove 40 minutes to the Stesti Brewry out in the sticks near Lovelady this morning to run their 5K Trail Run.  The race had been cancelled and entry fees refunded.  However, they still had the race, complete with bibs, T-shirt, timing, beer and breakfast.  Just no awards.  There were about 40 to 50 runners.  Nice weather.  I ran slow and steady and did not fall or hurt my hip any further.  I finished in 45:38 and got to visit with a lot of friends.

Busy Friday

I had a very busy Friday, doing a lot of non-running related stuff and working on the course for the Huntsville Half coming up in a couple weeks.  In between it all, I went to the track and ran laps.

Park roads

James, who use to run with us at the park, showed up this evening.  We ran 3 miles on the park roads and had a good visit.

Physical results

I got a call this morning from my doctor to inform me that all the lab results were in and everything is good.  I thanked him and told him that I would see him in a couple months for my annual sinus infection. 
I received an email this morning telling me that the Rose Half Marathon in Tyler on Sunday has been cancelled due to extremely low participation.  No refunds, but they will mail T-shirts and finisher medals in a couple weeks.  That is a bunch of crap.  If races are cancelled for that reason, they should give a complete refund.  The race is put on by Mellew Productions.  I emailed George the owner and let him know what I thought.  Told him that I would never participate in one of his races in the future.  Now, I have to figure out how to squeeze in another half marathon somewhere to stay on my schedule to complete half marathon 101 on February 17.
So, after working out at Iron Works this afternoon, I ran 2.6 miles on the trails at the park.

Annual physical

Busy day, starting with my annual physical this morning.  Looks like I may make it another year, depending on the results of the blood work.  I had a lot of errands to run and phone calls to make regarding the Huntsville Half Marathon.  I had just enough time to go to the park and run 2 miles on the roads to get back in time for a 6 p.m. neighborhood party.

Back to trails

After Iron Works, I went to the park this afternoon and ran about. 2.5 miles on the trails.  Next up as far as racing goes, is a 5K and half marathon this coming weekend.

Texas 10 Series Cypress

I ran the Texas 10 Series 10-Miler in Cypress (NW of Houston) this morning.  It got rather warm and humid for the second 5-mile loop.  I finished in 2:23:13, about 13 minutes slower than the same race last year.  However, it was an improvement over my 2:29 some in Huntsville two weeks ago.  It was my 985th race.  After I got home and attempted to take a nap, I met Steve to help me start measuring a new course for the Huntsville Half & Quarter Marathon & 5K.  Not a lot of fun walking around pushing an engineer wheel after running 10 miles.

Back from Wylie

I drove up to Wylie (NE of Dallas) yesterday morning to attend my grandson's 5th grade football game this afternoon.  Got in runs in Wylie yesterday and today.  Ready for 10 miles tomorrow morning.

Course work

Due to roads being torn up in the university area, I have been working on a new course for the Huntsville Half and Quarter Marathon & 5K to be held on October 28.  As a backup, we hoped to start and finish at the football stadium parking lot.  The we found out yesterday that it is not available.  I have since been working on a new venue and course.  I got that all done today and the necessary approvals.  Now, I need to find time to go measure the course.  In the meantime, I met up with the group at the park this evening.  We ended up doing a lot of visiting before our run and it got to be late.  So, I got in just 2 miles on the park roads.  I have a 10-mile race coming up this Sunday.

Combination run

I went out to the park this afternoon and could not decide whether to run roads or trails.  So, I did a combination.  I ran 1.1 miles on the roads and another 1.4 on the trails.

Enjoyed the rain today

I think the rain today was the first since the Hurricane Harvey.  I enjoyed having my coffee this morning on the back porch and watching the rain.  It was a little muggy for my run this evening, though.  I ran 3 miles on the park roads.  Another 10-mile race coming up this Sunday.

Campus run

I ran 2 miles on the streets around the campus this evening.  With our half marathon coming up in less than 3 weeks, I had to check on road construction progress.

Sunday Night 5K

For the 87th time, I ran the Sunday Night 5K in The Woodlands this evening.  I finished in 38:38.  My son from Houston drove up to watch me race and we had dinner after the race before I headed back to Huntsville.

Caprock 5K

For the third year in a row, I ran the Caprock 5K in College Station this morning.  The weather was clear and a little cool.  They had chip timing, but the race results were so screwed up they cancelled the award ceremony.  When I left, the results showed that I was 2nd of 2 in the 70 and over age group, with a time of 41:39.  The results posted online later today shows that I was 5th of 5 in the 70 and over age group.  I am not sure what the correct results are.  In any case, it was my 983rd race.

Track

Since it is Friday and I have a couple races this weekend, I rested up with a mile run at the track.

More trails now open at the park

More trails have been reopened at the state park, but this evening, I opted to run 3 miles on the park roads.  Two 5K's coming up this weekend.

Campus run

I wanted to check out the road construction on the campus today, so I ran a 2-mile loop around the campus.  I survived the traffic.

2,900

Minor milestone.  Today was my 2,900th consecutive day of running.  After Iron Works, I met up with the group at the park and ran 3 miles on the park roads.

Trails

I went back to the park this evening after Iron Works and ran 2.5 miles on the trails.

Texas 10 Series 10 Miler, Huntsville

I ran the Texas 10 Series 10 Miler here in Huntsville at 7 this morning.  It is billed as the toughest 10 miler in Texas.  The heat and humidity was as challenging as the hills.  With the hip problem, I did not expect a good time.  I ran every step, but ever so slowly.  I finished in 2:29:38, my slowest of 27 Texas 10 Series 10 mile races.  I was the oldest runner in the race and was 4th of 4 in the 70 and over age group.  While the hip was somewhat painful, it held up for the distance.

Woodforest Charity 5K

I ran the Woodforest Charity 5K in Conroe this morning.  Warm and humid, but a very flat course through downtown Conroe and some neighborhoods.  I finished in 40:29 and was 3rd of 4 in the 70 and over age group.

Friday laps

I went to the track this morning and ran laps.  Resting up for the weekend.

Tapering

With a 5K on Saturday and 10-miler on Sunday, I decided to taper a bit.  I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran 2 miles on the park roads.

Veterans Memorial Parkway Run

After Iron Works this evening, I ran 5 miles on the sidewalk along hilly Veterans Memorial Parkway.  Rather warm, low 90's with a heat index of over 100.  Two races coming up this weekend, 5K on Saturday and a 10-miler on Sunday.

First group run at the park since the hurricane

Our group met at the park this evening for the first time since the hurricane.  There are still only a few trails open.  I ran 2.6 miles.

Park roads

It rained off and on today.  First rain since Hurricane Harvey.  After Iron Works this evening, I went to the park to run trails.  After getting there, I decided to run park roads.  Ran 3 miles.  The only car that passed me was a park police officer.  I thought he would give me a speeding ticket, but no such luck.

Running of the Bulls 5K

I ran the Running of the Bulls 5K at NRG Stadium in Houston this morning.  Hot and humid.  I finished in 42:27, which placed me 7 of 11 in the 70 and over age group.  This was my 980th race.

Back to the park

I went back to the park about noon today to run trails.  I have a 5K in the morning, so no long run today, anyway.  Instead of running trails, I just ran 2 miles on the park roads.  Running streak day 2,890.

Park is open again

Huntsville State Park reopened today, but most of the trails are still closed due to fallen tree and bridges.  I did go out there this afternoon and ran 2.6 miles on an open trail.  The trail is pretty rough, with new erosion and exposed roots and small branches on the trail.

Another avenues run

From the track, I ran 2 hilly miles in the avenues.  During the run, I got bit 3 times by horse flies.  Usually, that occurs at the park in the early summer.  What's going on?

Loop around town

I checked earlier today and the state park is tentatively scheduled to reopen this Friday.  In the meantime, I ran a 5.4-mile loop on the streets around town this evening.  With the students in town, heavy traffic and so many streets under construction, not getting run over is a challenge.  This was running streak day 2,887.

Enjoying this cooler weather

This 80's temperature is great for running.  Not a drop of rain since the hurricane a couple weeks ago.  We seem to get too much or none.  I ran an unplanned route from the track this evening.  Across town and around the park on 7th street.  Relatively flat.  Turned out to be 2.6 miles.

Early run

I had to go to The Woodlands this evening for dinner with family, so I went to Iron Works and then out for a run earlier than normal.  I ran an unplanned route around town and the campus.  It turned out to be 2.1 miles.

A couple miles around the campus

This afternoon, I ran 2 miles on the streets around the campus.  There does not seem to be much progress in the road construction.  But surely they will have it completed before our Huntsville Half Marathon on October 28.

Gruene Hall 10K

I ran laps at the track Friday morning and then drove over to New Braunels (north of San Antonio) to run my 7th straight Gruene Hall 10K this morning.  Clear and cool weather, around 70 degrees.  Very comfortable.  I finished in 1:26:13, about 5 minutes slower than my normal.  Because of the hip issue, I took it easy and I stopped once to remove a rock from my shoe.  I was relieved that I did not get sharp pains in the hip.  I was the only runner in the 75-79 age group, so I got first.

Tapering

I guess you can call it tapering.  With a 10K on Saturday, I ran 2 miles in the hilly avenues this evening.  My last 27 races have been 5K's, so the 10K will be a test for my sore hip.

Longer road run

I have a 10K coming up this Saturday, so I need to test the hip.  I ran an unplanned course from the track, which included a loop through my old sub-division.  The course turned out to be 4.9 miles.  The hip held up okay, but not without some pain.  A cool front came through last night and the temperature this evening was in the low 80's.

Park is still closed

Huntsville State Park is still closed due to the hurricane, so no trails today.  After Iron Works, I ran 2 miles around the campus.  Lots of traffic.

Labor Day 5K

This morning, I ran our club's Labor Day 5K in the hilly Spring Lake Sub-division.  Finished in 41:54.

Sunday Night 5K

I ran laps at the track Friday morning and then drove up to Wylie (northeast of Dallas) for a weekend family visit.  I got in a run in the neighborhood Saturday and then drove back to Huntsville this afternoon.  Then, I drove down to The Woodlands for the Sunday Night 5K.  Jon Walk and I ran together and we both finished in 39:26.  It was my 977th race and 2,877th consecutive day of running.

Back to the avenues

It was sunny this afternoon and the temperature was up to about 90.  I was getting use to the lower temperatures due to the storm.  I ran the avenues 5K course this afternoon.  No one stopped and offered me a ride, but I got charged at by two dogs.  No physical contact.  Darn owners.  Don't they know about the leash law?

Missing the park

Another day of running the streets.  Starting to miss trail running at the park.  Hopefully, the park will reopen next week.  I ran 2 miles around the campus this afternoon.  Part of the course was through the campus to avoid the construction area.

It finally passed

Hurricane/Tropical Storm Harvey finally passed.  It rained all morning, but finally stopped this afternoon.  I really feel for those who were hurt so badly by the storm.  While all this is going on, you feel somewhat guilty out running.  However, as long as I can physically keep up the streak, I will keep running.  My hip was hurting a little, so I ran a 1.3-mile loop on the streets in town.

And more rain

It rained virtually all day again today, but less than yesterday. After Iron Works this afternoon, I decided to check out the trails at the state park.  As I drove the mile or so Park Road 40 entrance to the park, I noticed that they had removed about 5 large trees that had fallen on the road.  That was not a good sign.  Then, they told me at the gate that the park was closed for day use and would probably open again after Labor Day.  So, I went back to town and ran an unplanned route on the streets.  It rained the entire time.  An old friend stopped me to tell me I was crazy, but she always said that anyway.  The course turned out to be 3.1 miles.

The rain continues

It rained all day in Huntsville without a break.  Still raining.  The good news was the temperature was down in the low 70's.  This afternoon, I ran the hilly avenues 5K course, which traverses the highest point between Houston and Dallas.  While running in the rain today, I had 3 people stop and offer me a ride.  There are really nice people in Huntsville.

Wet run

The forecast for today was for rain all day from the northeast side of Hurricane Harvey.  So this morning, I ran 2 miles around the campus in the rain.  Not too bad, but at the corner of Bobby Marks and Bowers, the water was half way up to my knees.  I really feel for the people in Houston, where there is much more rain and so much flooding.

Avenues run

We had very little rain today from the hurricane, but are suppose to have tons in the next few days.  I went to the track this afternoon and, from there, ran an unplanned route in the hilly avenues.  It turned out to be 1.8 miles.  My race in The Woodlands tomorrow morning was cancelled.  So, I will have to find another race to stay on target for race 1,000 on December 17.

Hurricane

Hurricane Harvey is scheduled to hit the Texas coast this weekend.  While Huntsville is not in the direct path, we will get lots of rain on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.  So, running may be fun for the next few days.  I have a 5K race in The Woodlands on Saturday.  I wonder if it will be cancelled.  I had an running club officer meeting this evening, so I went out to the park early ahead of the group and ran 2.5 miles on the trails.

Deep sand

We have had no rain for 2 weeks+, so the trails at the state park and very dry.  In some places, the sand is very deep and tough for running.  With the tropical storm coming in from the Gulf this weekend, we are suppose to get lots of rain.  In the meantime, I went to the park this afternoon and ran 2.5 miles, some of it in deep sand, of course.

Back to the park

After Iron Works this evening, it was back to the park to run with the group.  It was me, Jacob, Glen and Gretchen.  I ran 2.5 miles on the trails.  Still have some lower back pain to go along with some hip pain.  Getting old is not for wimps.

Laps

I usually do not run laps on Monday, but my lower back was still hurting today.  The long run yesterday did not work out whatever caused it.  So, I went to the track this evening and ran laps.

Hot run at the park

Am not sure how I did it, but I pulled a muscle in my lower back while getting dressed for church this morning.  I took 3 Ibuprofen tablets at the restaurant after church and then laid on a heating pad for a long time after getting home.  Then, I filled up the camel back with water and headed for the park.  According to my truck thermometer, the temperature was 99 degrees.  I ran 7.4 miles on the near-empty trails.  My back loosened up a bit, but I did get some pain in the old hip.  I took one fall and skinned up my left knee, which has taken a beating after years of trail running.  At least, I'm ready for a couple 10K's next month and hopefully a 10-miler.

Heat Wave 5K

I ran our club's annual Heat Wave 5K this morning.  As expected, it was hot.  It is held at the Waterwood Sub-division, about 20 miles east of Huntsville.  I finished in 41:52.  Guess my hip is not fully recovered.  I missed this race last year, but in 2015, I ran it in 38:52.  Of course, I was young then.

Four days in a row

For the fourth straight day, I ran my 2.5-mile loop on the trails at the park.  My truck thermometer said it was 99 degrees when I ran at 2 p.m.  Hornets were everywhere, but luckily I did not get them upset.  I remember years ago and one of the races at the park, a runner stirred up a ground hornet's nest.  Me and a bunch of others in the area got stung.

Race Schedule

I have been working on my race schedule for the next few months.  I am trying to reach several goals and have a couple milestones coming up.  My wife and I celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary on October 28, which happens to coincide with the Huntsville Half.  Then, I will run race number 1,000 in Galveston on December 17.  Running streak day 3,000 will be on January 4.  Then, my 101st half marathon will be the Love Run Half Marathon at Huntsville State Park on February 17.  I ran my 101st full marathon at this race in 2014 in honor of all those who have served with the 101st Airborne Division, the unit I served with in Vietnam.  I will do the same for my 101st half marathon.

     In the meantime, I ran 2.5 miles on the trails at the park this evening.

Saturday, August 19, Heat Wave 5K, Waterwood
Saturday, August 26, Run the Woodlands 5K, The Woodlands

Sunday, September 3, Sunday Night 5K, The Woodlands                          

Monday, September 4, Labor Day 5K, Huntsville                                       

Saturday, September 9, Gruene 10K, New Braunfels

Saturday, September 16, College Prep 10K, Houston                                  

Sunday, September 17, Running of the Bulls 5K, Houston

Saturday, September 23, Woodforest 5K, Conroe 

Sunday, September 24, TX 10 Series 10-Miler Huntsville

Sunday, October 1, Sunday Night 5K, The Woodlands                        

Sunday, October 8, TX 10 Series 10-Miler, Cypress

Saturday, October 14, Stesti Beer 5K Trail Run, Lovelady

Sunday, October 15, Tyler Rose Half Marathon, Tyler            

Sunday, October 22, Octoberfest Half Marathon, College Station 

Saturday, October 28, Huntsville Half Marathon (50th Wedding Anniversary)

Sunday, November 5, TX 10 Series 10-Miler, Katy

Saturday, November 11, Explore Falls 5K, Spring

Sunday, November 12, Fort Worth Half Marathon

Thursday, November 23, Run the Woods 5-Miler, The Woodlands

Saturday, November 25, Leftover Turkey 5K Run, Huntsville    

Sunday, November 26, First Responder Half Marathon, Waco              

Sunday, December 3, TX 10 Series 10-Miler, Conroe                                 

Saturday, December 9, Reindeer 5K, Lufkin                                               

Sunday, December 10, BCS Half Marathon, College Station

Sunday, December 17, Santa Hustle Half Marathon, Galveston (Race 1,000)           

Monday, January 1, Texas Half Marathon, Kingwood 

Thursday, January 4 – RSD 3,000

Saturday, January 6, River Road Half Marathon, New Braunfels

Sunday, January 7, Sunday Night 5K, The Woodlands

Sunday, January 21, 3M Half Marathon, Austin

Sunday, January 28, TX 10 Series 10-Miler Boerne 

Saturday, February 17, Love Run Half Marathon, Huntsville  (101st Half Marathon)

Back to the park

With many schools now in session and all the road construction in town, traffic is starting to get bad.  As I will do on most days, I went back to the park this afternoon and ran 2.5 miles on the trails.

Normal Tuesday

After Iron Works, I met up with the group at the park and ran 2.5 miles on the trails.

Checking on construction

I ran 2 miles around the campus this evening.  I wanted to check on construction of the streets where we will hold the Huntsville Half Marathon on October 28.  Right now, the pavement is completely gone and they are installing large pipes under the street.  It is really a mess right now, but hopefully they will be finished in time for the race.

Stretching out the distance

It's August and I have longer races coming up next month.  I went to the park late this morning and ran 6 miles on the trails.  With this heat and humidity, I will need to carry more than one bottle of water to run farther.

Run the Woodlands 5K

Obviously, I decided to go down to The Woodlands this morning to run RTW 5K.  I finished in a slow 41:08.  In any case, it was my 975th race.

Debating

I am debating with myself as to whether or not to run the The Woodland 5K in the morning.  I estimate that my 1,000th race will be the Santa Hustle Half Marathon in Galveston on December 17, 2017 and have asked them for bib 1,000.  They are considering it and will get back to me.   I've completed 974 races and have a lot of races coming up this Fall.  I may have to slow down to make Galveston 1,000.  I also plan to make the Love.Run Half Marathon on February 17th my 101st half marathon.  Between now and then, I have Texas 10 Series races and some races that I always run.  So, orchestrating all this may be difficult.  I may or may not run the 5K tomorrow.  In the meantime, I went out to the park this afternoon and ran 2.5 miles on the trails.

Another hot and steamy trail run

We had a larger group at the park this evening, but the same hot and steamy weather.  I ran my normal 2.5-mile loop on the trails.  Curtis met up with a rattlesnake on his run.  I have only seen one snake on the trails all summer.  Maybe I just have bad eyesight.

Solo trail run

After Iron Works this afternoon, I went out to the park and ran 3 miles on the trails.  Did not see another person or creature (except flying ones) on the trail.  Humid as heck.

Just me and Jason

It was just me and speedy Jason at the park this evening.  He ran nearly 5 miles and I ran 2.5 and we finished about the same time.

Campus run

This evening, I ran 2 miles around the campus, partly to check on construction projects that might interfere with upcoming races  on the campus.  There are so many streets dug up and closed for traffic.

Sunday Night 5K

As I do every first Sunday of the month, I ran the Sunday Night 5K in The Woodlands this evening.  My friend, Jon Walk, stayed with me the entire race.  We had a nice visit and solved a lot of world problems.  We finished in 39:18.

Southern Star Brewing 5K

I did not get much sleep last night, but I got up this morning and drove to Conroe to run the Southern Star Brewing 5K.  It was my first race in my new Brooks Dyad running shoes.  I finished in 39:48 (4 seconds faster than last year).  There were two of us in the 70 and over age group and I was second.

Back from Tucson

I got back from Tucson, AZ about 11:30 tonight.  I flew out there early Wednesday morning. to attend my youngest son's graduation from the law enforcement academy.  He is now a Deputy Sheriff in Yuma, AZ.  Had a good time visiting with him and his wife and some of her family.  We had a busy schedule, but I managed to get in runs all three days there.  There was a park with a running trail about 2 blocks from the hotel. There were scattered showers in Tucson, so the temperature and humidity was about the same as Huntsville.  My flight was Tucson to Dallas today was interesting.  Not only crying babies, but two dogs barking at each other.  Back in 1961, I was on a Trans Texas flight (DC-3) from Tyler to Dallas and there was a crate of roosters behind the last seat.  I never thought I would see dogs on planes.  Roosters I can understand.

Regular 2.5 Miles

After mowing my yard and working out at Iron Works, I ran my regular 2.5-mile course at the state park.  Sara joined us for the first time in a while.  Good to see an old friend.