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.

Wrapping up the month

 I ran 1.6 miles in town this evening.  This gives me a total 67.5 miles for the month of June.  This was my 3rd month in a row with less than 100 miles.  I have 3 weeks until back surgery.  Hopefully, after that, I can get back to normal soon.

Getting behind

 I ran another 1.4 miles in town this evening.  With these short distances and fewer races, I am getting behind my normal pace.

Friday in town

 I ran 1.4 miles in town this evening.  I feel much better as far as the sinus infection goes, but no improvement in the back.

Missed Millican

 I missed Race 3 of the Millican Summer Series tonight.  This is my 4th straight year for the 6-race series and this was my first miss.  With the sharp pains in my back, I just thought that the technical trails would be too risky.  I managed more movement around the house today and got in a 1.2-mile run in town this evening.

Tried to do nothing today

 My goal today was to do nothing that would cause the intense pain in my back.  It usually is cause when I sit down and get up from a chair or in and out of my truck.  I am trying the learn the precise movement to avoid the pain.  Was almost successful today.  I had a meeting in town this evening and ran 1.2 miles afterwards.

Park with the group

 I stayed in bed most of the day.  Thankfully, my coughing lessened.  I met up with the group at the park this evening.  It has been a long time with the park closed for over a month.  They have even re-opened some trails.  I had misplaced by GPS, so I ran 25 minutes on the roads and trails, being very careful not to fall and mess up my back even more.

Trying to keep the streak alive

 While I have not had a fever from the sinus infection since last week, I feel lousy and the coughing never seems to stop.  Today was the day I was suppose to have surgery on my but was cancelled because of the sinus infection.  The bulging disc pain in my back has become more acute.  I have to move very carefully, especially getting up and down from a chair or in and out of my truck.  The back surgery is now scheduled for July 22.  In the meantime, I had an appointment with the cardiologist today,  It was suppose to be clearance to quit wearing compressions socks after 3 surgeries to neutralize veins in my legs.  Now, he wants to do one more.  I'm not sure what direction I am going with my back for the next few weeks,  but I am trying to take one day at a time.  I went over to the track at 9:30 tonight and ran 1 mile.

Late evening run

 I really felt lousy today, plus an errant to run in New Waverly and help my son from Houston work on my lawn mower.  I think I worsened by back yesterday when it broke down and I pushed and pulled it to the garage.  Anyway, the mower is now like my back and I have to find a part for it.  It was after 7 tonight I went to the old mall and ran 2 loops for a total of 1.4 miles.

Polish Pickle 5K

 For the 28th straight year, I drove up to Bremond this morning and ran the Polish Pickle 5K.  I did not feel too bad, except for the back issue, and finished in 55:00.  I was 3rd of 3 in the 80 and over age group.  The overall winner ran it in 15:03.  He was probably having a beer at the finish line before I got to the 1-mile marker.

Stayed in bed until 4 pm

 My temperature was up to 102 today and I stayed in bed until 4 pm.  It got down to 99 something later this afternoon and I went into town and ran 1.2 miles.

Sinus infection

  I finally got in to see my regular doctor this afternoon. He ruled out COVID and Flu and decided that I have a sinus infection.  He gave me antibiotics, steroids (start tomorrow) and a pill for coughing.  I took 2 doses of the antibiotic and I still have high temp late at night.  I went over to the track at 9:30 tonight and ran 1 mile.  I must have  looked drunk.  I was all over the track and nauseated.  The hard part is that I had to reschedule my back surgery from June 24 to July 22.

Fever

 I developed a fever today, which I suspect is a sinus infection.  I felt lousy, but I went to the park this evening and ran 1.1 miles on the roads.  Hopefully, I can get in to see my regular doctor tomorrow.  My big concern is the possible delay of my back surgery, which is scheduled for Monday.

Another short run

 My allergy symptoms and back issues were not any better today.  I am trying to avoid a sinus infection, which might delay my back surgery which is scheduled for Monday, June 24.  I went over to the old mall parking lot late this evening and ran 1.4 miles.

Park unexpectedly closed

 I spent much of the day in bed trying to beat the allergy symptoms, but went to the park late this evening.  When I drove in, the gate was closed with a nearby sign saying the park was closed today and tomorrow.  So, I went into town and started running.  Due to back pain, I opted to stop at 1.9 miles.

Woke up with full range of allergy symptoms

 I woke up this morning with a full range of allergy symptoms.  After church, I spent most of the day visiting family, taking some over the counter medication and napping.  I went to the park late this evening and ran 1.3 miles without much discomfort.

No Label Brewery 5K

 I "ran" the No Label Brewery 5K in Katy this morning.  I finished in 644th place out of 644 runners, with a time of 1:13:22.  At the start of the race, I felt totally unstable because of my back.  After 1 mile of running, I had to start walking (my first time walking at all in 852 5K's).  I walked the rest of the way to the finish and even had to stop several times to stretch my back.  My niece, Amie, joined me early in the race and stayed with me the entire time.  Thanks, Amie.  There were only 2 in the race over 80, so I was awarded a beer can lid medal for 2nd place.  On the positive side, I got to visit with a lot of good Houston friends before and after the race and safely drive the Katy Freeway, which is the widest highway in the world (26 lanes).

Split run

 I went out to the park early this afternoon and started running the roads.  Due to my back and sore leg from the surgery on Tuesday, I quit after 2.2 miles.  This evening, I went into town and ran another miles on the roads.  Total 3.2 for the day.

Millican Summer Series Race 2

 Was not sure whether I would be able to run technical trails after the surgery on Tuesday, but after running 3.1 yesterday on the park roads, I gave it a go at Millican tonight.  No rain, lightning, water-covered trails and mud tonight.  No falls, but with the sore leg and back issue, I ran slow and finished the 3.2 miles in 1:12:25.  I almost stepped on a Copperhead in a grassy area about 2/10ths of a mile from the finish.  In all my races on the trails at Millican, it was the first time I have seen a snake.

Finally back to the park

 The state park re-opened yesterday after so much storm damage.  The trails are still closed.  I waited until about 5 this evening to run.  My leg was still very sore from the surgery yesterday, but they said I could return to normal activity after 24 hours.  Before I could start running, the superintendent stopped by for a visit and update on the park.  After a mile of running, a lady stopped me to ask why the trails were closed and to tell me that she had the same race T-shirt I was wearing (2014 Texas 10 Plano).  Then, later in the run, I met a couple old friends from Huntsville who were hiking the roads.  We had a nice visit.  I finished up on the park roads with a total of 3.1 miles.

Last leg surgery done

 I ran 1.4 miles at the old mall parking lost at midnight this morning.  After a few hours sleep, I got up and drove down to Tomball for the 3rd and final surgery to neutralize bad veins in my legs.  This one was more painful than the other two.  After 24 hours, I can resume normal activity.  So, tomorrow, I am heading for the newly re-opened Huntsville State Park.

Noon run

 I went into town at noon today and ran 3.1 miles on the roads and sidewalks.

Late Sunday run

 I had a busy day and did not get around to running until about 7 this evening.  I went into town and ran 3.6 miles on the roads and side walks.

Greyhound 5K, Kosse

 For the 12th time over the years, I ran the Greyhound 5K in Kosse this morning.  The country road we run on keeps getting worse every year.  There is a trip hazard every step.  However, I ran extra slow and managed not to trip and fall.  My back definitely needs the surgery scheduled on June 24.  I finished in a slow 1:00:11 and was 2nd of 2 in the 80 and over age group.  My good Marine friend, Dennis, just turned 80, so we are competitors again.

3.1 in town

 Early this afternoon, I ran 3.1 miles on the sidewalks and roads in town.  

Fass Brewery 5K

 I went down to Conroe tonight and ran the Fass Brewery 5K for the 40th time.

Global Running Day

 Today was Global Running Day.  As I have done for many years, I went down to The Woodlands waterway and joined The Woodlands Marathon group (two other groups were also running the waterway).  I ran 3.5 miles, with several stops to visit with friends.

Park re--opening date moved again

 The state park re-opening date has been moved to June 12.  I feel guilty that I have not volunteered to help with the cleanup work at the park, but with my back issue, I would not be much help.  I did go to the hospital today for some pre-op testing, followed by yard work and a 3.1-mile run in town.

Two surgeries scheduled this month

 On June 11, I am scheduled for the 3rd and final surgery to neutralize a vein in my leg.  I kept my streak alive through the first two surgeries, so I am confident that I can get through the third.  The two injections in my back for the bulging disc have not helped much.  So, on June 24, they are going in and remove some ligament around the spinal cord.  The nurse said that I would have to rest for a week.  I explained to her about streaking.  She talked to the doctor and came back and said one easy mile a day for a few days.  In any case, I will be glad to get through this month and get back to my normal slow.  I did yard work for most of the afternoon and then went into town and ran 3.6 miles on the roads and sidewalks.

Back home in time for the Sunday Night 5K

 I squeezed in a 1.1-mile run Friday morning before leaving for Wylie (NE of Dallas).  I was so beat up from the trail run Thursday night, it would have been hard to get in a longer run.  After a busy day on Saturday, I went to run concrete trails at the park in nearby Plano.  I waited at the park for a while until it quit raining and then took off on the trails.  Some were under water and I had to double back and get creative.  I ended up with 3.1 miles.  I drove back to Huntsville this afternoon, changed into my running short and drove on down to The Woodlands to run the Sunday Night 5K for my 149th time.  I finished in 54:00.  My bulging disc is still a problem, despite the two injections.  I am waiting to be scheduled for a surgery to resolve the problem.

Millican Summer Series - Race 1

 I drove (51 miles) tonight to run Race 1 of the Millican Summer Series, 5K (+) Trail Run in Millican.  About the time the race started, there was heavy rain and lightning.  It was so dark in the woods, it was hard to see the trail.  Many of the trails were under water and the brown mud was extremely slippery.  This was the most miserable race I have ever run.  I slipped in the mud and fell at least 6 times.  I finished in about 1:12:00, but my back and the rest of my body is so sore.  I suppose the good news is that I won my 80 and over age group.

Park opening date moved

 The state park reported more damage from yesterday's storm and moved the reopening date to June 4.  Even then, the trails will still be closed.  In the meantime, I ran again in town this afternoon.  Did 3.3 miles.

Another heavy storm

 I was at Iron Works about noon when we got hit with another heavy storm, heavy rain, wind and hail.  When I got home, I found that one of the trees (next to the one that had the beehive two weeks ago) had several large broken limbs at the top.  It must have been a lightning strike.  The state park is suppose to reopen in a couple of days, but I suppose today's storm will delay it further.  Today's storm moved on and the weather for the rest of the day was pleasant.  I went into town this evening and ran 4 miles.

Long day

 I had to get up early this morning and put out the course marking signs and other tasks for our club's Memorial Day Run at my house.  All went well, except for the heat and humidity.  I took a nap this afternoon and then ran 3.3 miles in town late this evening.

Another busy day

With church today and a lot of tasks to get ready for the race at my house tomorrow, it was a busy day.  It was after 7 this evening that I finally got in a run.  Did 3.2 miles in town.

Saturday without a race

 I started to go down to Magnolia to run Spindle Tree this morning, but I decided not to since I had to be in Conroe at noon for a family affair.  When I got home later this afternoon, I had yardwork to do and then get all of the equipment out of the running club storage locker for our annual Memorial Day run at my house.  I ran the streets in town at 7:30 tonight.  Got in 3.3 miles.

Friday on the streets

 With the park still closed, I got my Friday run in on the streets.  Ran 3.1 miles.

Birthday

 I spent most of my birthday today doing yard work.  Tonight, I went down to Conroe and ran the Fass Brewery 5K.  I do have to share of photo of a pair of socks I received from my good friend, Bridgette Collins.  I'm glad she thinks I'm only 38.  Bridgette and I worked together in the early 90's.  Then, she moved to Dallas and began running.  She has since run a bunch of marathons, written 5 books (4 on running) and serves as a running coach.  She now lives in Cypress.  She is a great person and has done so much for the sport of running

State park still closed

 The latest is that the state park will reopen on May 30.  And even then, the trails will still be closed for a while.  At least, it is during biting horse fly season.  In the meantime, I ran 3.2 miles on the streets in town.

Amazing ankle recovery

 I learned over the years that injuries that come on suddenly tend to go away suddenly.  The ankle that hurt so much yesterday was much better today.  I ran 3.6 miles on the roads in town this evening.  I only had to deal with the back issue.  Wish that had come on suddenly.

Streak saver mile

 My ankle was sore as heck today.  I iced it three times today and waited until nearly 9 tonight to try to run.  I went to the mall parking lot and got in a little over a mile.  Painful, but I am confident that I did not make it worse.

Day did not go as planned

 I had to go to Houston this afternoon.  After church, I got in a mile at the mall parking lot, with the intention of running more at the track late tonight after getting back from Houston.  While in Houston, a beekeeper was suppose to remove a beehive from the tree in my front yard.  He showed up about 9 p.m. just after I got back from Houston.  My grandson went outside barefooted and stepped on a bee and got stung.  Somehow, in all the commotion, I did something to my ankle.  I figured it was a pinched nerve and would be okay after I started running.  I got to the track at 11 tonight and ran one painful lap.  I decided not to risk making it worse.  So, the streak is alive with 1.2 miles today.

Mindy Moses Memorial 5K

 I did not know Mindy Moses, but I ran the Mindy Moses Memorial 5K in Bellville (for the 4th time) this morning.  A nice town and a lot of nice people.  Mindy Moses's Mother came up and introduced herself and then introduced me to Mindy's brother.  Mindy must have been a well-liked person;  they always have a large crowd at this race.  I finished the race in 53:56 and was 2nd of 4 in the 70 and over age group.

No rain today

 For a change, we had no rain today.  With the park still closed, I ran 3.1 miles on the streets in town early this afternoon.

Another heavy storm

 Another heavy storm came through this evening and there is a lot of flooding in the area.  Huntsville State Park was suppose to reopen tomorrow, but I see on FB that they will remain closed for now.  This was my day for running with the Fass Brewing Run Club in Conroe, but the storm was in the forecast.  I went into town early this afternoon and ran 3.3 miles on the track and on the roads.

Streets in town

 Late this evening, I ran 3.3 miles on the streets in town.  The state park is suppose to re-open in 2 days, but another heavy rain is in the forecast for tomorrow.

Back to the mall

 I went back to the old mall parking lot late this evening and ran 5 laps for a total of 3.5 miles.

More rain today

 I had appointments this morning and then it rained most of the afternoon.  I finally got in a 3.5-mile run on the streets in town late this evening.

New venue

 It rained most of the day and I did not get a chance to run until later this evening.  With the state park still closed, I had to run elsewhere.  I ended up running around the outer edge of the West Hill Mall (now state offices) parking lot.  Not bad.  It is 7/10th of a mile around, flat, concrete and no tripping hazards and virtually no traffic.  I ran 5 laps for a total of 3.5 miles.  It might be a good place for one of those pre-operation midnight runs.

Miles and Smiles 5K

 I started streak year 4 off with the Miles & Smiles 5K in Madisonville.  I like the relatively short drive and 9 a.m. start.  Accurate course, mostly on a rough trail through a large park.  I felt lucky to have no slips and falls, but I did not have to stop once and get a rock out of my shoe.  I finished in a slow 57:46 and was first of one in the 80 and over age group.  I appreciate the belt buckle age group award, huge, heavy and beautifully designed.  It is much nicer than any marathon finisher belt buckle I have received.  I have been introduced at races before, but this was the first time I have been handed the microphone and asked to speak.  Well, it was a nice chance to convince everyone to start a running streak.

3-year streak

 I ran 3.2 miles on the streets in Huntsville late this morning.  This completed 3 years on my current running streak.  During this streak (1,096 days), I ran 3,903.1 miles, an average of 3.56 per day.  Also, during this 3 years, I ran 213 races, an average of 71 per year.

Fass Brewery 5K

 As usual for Thursday, I went down to Conroe tonight and ran the Fass Brewery 5K.  Not much pain in the back, but felt a little unstable.

Back injection #2

 I had the 2nd injection in my lower back to treat my bulging disc about noon today.  I was suppose to be completely asleep, but I sure felt it.  Hopefully, it will help.  I ran laps at the track early this morning to keep my streak alive.  Because of the injection, I was not able to eat or drink anything all morning.  I kept the distance at the track to 1 mile to avoid any dehydration issues.

Kate Barr Ross Park run

 Late this morning, I went over to the Kate Barr Ross Park and ran 3.1 miles on the roads.  A city cemetery maintenance truck passed me twice.  I must have looked bad.

Running the streets in town

 I worked out at Iron Works this afternoon and then took off running the streets from there.  So much traffic.  I got in 3.2 miles without getting run over.

Sunday Night 5K

 I ran the Sunday Night 5K in The Woodlands tonight.  I finished in a slow 54:33.

Hog Crazy 5K Trail Run

 I ran the Hog Crazy 5K Trail Run in Millican this morning.  As I expected, it would be muddy and slippery.  I fell once going up a muddy embankment.  No injuries; just got muddy.  I finished in 1:04:02 and was first  of one in my age group.

Day 1 without the park

 With the park closed due to damage caused by about 21 inches of rain since Sunday, I had to find another place to run today.  I waited for the heavier rain to ease up today and ran 3.2 miles on the streets in Huntsville, partly in a light rain.

Fass Brewery 5K

I ran the Fass Brewery 5K in Conroe tonight.  Nice sunny weather after about 12 inches of rain in Huntsville last night and this morning.  At Huntsville State Park, they worked this week cleaning out the lodge after the flood last Sunday.  Well, it flooded again today, as can be seen in the photo.  There is a paved street in front of the lodge, which is part of my road running route.  Of course, there are a lot of trees down and other damage to the park.  They announced today that the park will be closed until May 13.

First post-surgery run

 I ran 3.3 miles on the roads at the park early this afternoon.  I had some pain in the right leg from the surgery yesterday, but my back was more bothersome.  My upcoming challenge will be a 10K race this Saturday.

Leg surgery today

 I ran very early this morning (2 miles at midnight).  Normally, I would go to the track for a midnight run.  With all the rain, half the track would be muddy.  So, I went to the state park.  They gave me the code to get in after 10 pm and I ran on the roads, away from the camping areas.  Never saw anyone else or any cars driving around.  The only wildlife I saw were fizzy black caterpillars on the road.  I had an appointment with my pain management doctor in Huntsville this morning and he scheduled another injection in my back next Wednesday.  Then, I drove down to Tomball (just south of The Woodlands) for the 2nd of 3 surgeries to neutralize bad veins in my legs.  No running for the rest of the day.  For the month of April, I ran a total of 95.4 miles (average 3.18 miles a day).  This was the first month since August 2021 that I ran less than 100 miles.

Lots of trees down at the park

 Lots of trees fell at the park during the heavy storm last night.  Just driving into the park, 3 large trees had fallen over the road and had been removed.  I talked to the superintendent and he said there had been a lot of flooding.  There was 14 inches of water in the lodge.  I do not recall that ever happening in my 35 years or so visiting the park.  The trails must be a mess.  I stayed on the roads and got in 3.3 miles.

Before the rain

 We have a very heavy rain tonight, but I got in 4 miles at the park this evening, mostly on the trails.  I am sure the trails will be a mess tomorrow.

Unusual Saturday run at the park

 I usually have a race somewhere on Saturday.   I woke up a little before 6 this morning with the intention of driving down to Magnolia to run the Spindle Tree 5K at 7:30.  I decided against it and went back to sleep.  I went to the park late this afternoon and ran 4.4 miles on the trails.

Friday at the park

 I made it out to the park late this morning and got in 3.2 miles, mostly on the roads.

Fass Brewery 5K

 I felt much better today and went down to Conroe this evening and ran the Fass Brewery 5K.

Tough 5K

 My BP was low this afternoon, but I managed to get in 3.1 slow miles on the roads at the park.

Group night at the park

 As usual for Tuesday evening, I met up with the group at the park.  I ran 3.1 miles, almost all on the trails.

Back to Iron Works

 I stopped working out at Iron Works for 3 weeks while my back was at its worst.  I started back a few days ago, but am being careful not to make matters worse.  I worked out early this afternoon and then ran 3.4 miles at the park, mostly on the roads.  I have a follow up appointment with the pain management doc next week.  Maybe he has some solutions besides the inversion table.

Roads and trails

 I had visiting family today and did not make it out to the park until about 5 pm.  I started running on the roads and then switched to the trails.  Got in 4 miles.

Spring Fling 5K

 I ran our club's Spring Fling 5K at Elkins Lake Sub-division this morning.  My back and leg condition was a continuation of yesterday and I finished the very hilly course in 1:00:56.  Last year, I finished in 51:11.

Friday at the park

 I seem to have regressed on my back and leg issue, but I got in 3.4 miles on the trails at the park this afternoon.

Fass Brewery 5K

 I ran the Fass Brewery 5K in Conroe tonight - for the 35th time.

Inversion table

 The pain management doctor recommended that I get an inversion table to help ease the bulging disc.  I bought one and started using it today.  In the meantime, I ran 4 miles at the park this afternoon, mostly on the roads.

All roads

 I stayed on the roads at the park this evening and got in 4 miles.

Tax day

 This April 15th, I finished up my taxes this afternoon and gave them to the lady locking the post office door at 4:30 pm. I then went to the park and ran 4.4 miles, mostly on the trails.  The back and left leg are better, but still a way  to go to get back to 100 percent.

Trip to Tyler

 After the race in Conroe yesterday, I attended my grand son's football game in Huntsville and then drove to Tyler to attend my high school class reunion (class of 1959).  I drove back to Huntsville this afternoon and got to the park at 6 pm.  I ran 4 miles, some on the trails, but mostly on the roads.

B52 Brewing 5K

 I ran the B52 Brewing 5K in Conroe this morning and finished in 53:41.   Was 1st of 2 in the 80 and over age group.

Back to park trails

 Seems like it has been a while since I have been on the park trails.  Late this morning, I ran 3.3 miles on the trails and realized that my back and leg are not fully recovered.  However, the hardest thing I did all day was trying to assemble the inversion table I bought at the doctor's suggestion.

Fass Brewery 5K

 Tonight was my first post-injection run.  I felt better today and caught up on some yardwork.  Tonight, I went down to Conroe and ran the Fass Brewery 5K.  While my back and leg were not at 100%, I was able to finish the 5K without much pain.

Injection day

 At mid-night this morning, I ran 1.2 miles on the muddy track in town.  Then, this morning I went in for the injection in my back.  They put me out for the injection, but I was at the doctor's office for less than an hour.  Quick process.  The pain is still there from my bulging disc, but I do feel better.  The doctor recommended that I get an inversion table and I bought one this evening (a lot of assembly required). 

Streak saver run

 I went to the park early this afternoon and ran 1 mile, which is the minimum for the Streak Association.  I have to run again at midnight tonight, because I get the injection in my back tomorrow morning and cannot run for the rest of the day.

Eclipse day run

 I drove my son and grand son up to Waco this morning to watch the total eclipse and return to Huntsville.  I went to the park this evening to run.  It did not go well.  I only ran 1.2 miles.  I was afraid that my left leg was going to collapse.  I hope the injection in my back on Wednesday helps the leg too.

Sunday Night 5K

 I ran the Sunday Night 5K in The Woo0lands tonight and finished in 59:25.  I am so looking forward to the injection in my back and, hopefully, getting back to my normal slow.

Little further

 The pain in my back and left leg continues, but I was able to get in 3.2 miles on the park roads this evening.

Friday at the park

 It was not fun with the back problem, but I got in 3.1 slow miles on the roads at the park this afternoon.

Fass Brewery 5K

While it was slow and somewhat uncomfortable, I ran the Fass Brewery 5K in Conroe tonight.  With the change in seasons, it has changed from a night run to a daylight run.

New issue

 I woke up this morning with a very sore left calf.  I have no idea where that came from, unless it is from awkward running due to the bulging  disc.  I iced it and took it easy all day.  Late this evening, I went to the park to see if it was possible to run and try to get in a mile.  It was tough getting in a mile, but it did not get worse.  I kept going and got in 3.1 miles.

Pain Management doctor appointment

 I had an appointment with the pain management doctor this morning in reference to my bulging discs.  He schedule me for an injection in my back on May 10.  I did not get into the streaking with him.  He did say that they will put me out for the injection and someone will have to drive me home.  So, this evening, I met up with the group at the park and ran a slow 3.7 miles on the roads.

Snake number 1

 I went to the park late this Monday morning, but my back would allow me to run 1.2 miles on the trails.  I tried again this evening and was able to add 2.3 miles, for a total of 3.5 miles.  During the brief time on the trails this evening, I encountered a large black snake (about 4 feet), laying across the trail.  I'm not sure what kind of snake it was.