Tuesday at the park

Jacob and I were the only ones in the group at the state park this evening.  I ran 2.5 miles on the wet and, in some places, muddy trails.

Cold, dark park

Got busy today and did not get to the park to run until later than normal.  There was so much rain this morning, I figured the trails would be a mess.  So, I ran 2 miles on the park roads and finished in the  dark.  After running in the 60's yesterday, it was the cold 40's this evening.  In any case, it was running streak day 3,319.

La Porte By the Bay Half Marathon

I made the hour and thirty eight minute drive down to La Porte this morning to run the La Porte By the Bay Half Marathon at 7:30.  Nice weather, 60's, partly cloudy and no wind.  The 13.1-mile course included two trips up and over the Fred Hartman Bridge.  I finished in 3:10:26 and was 2nd of 4 in the 75-79 age group.  I ran this race two years ago in 2:51 something.

Conroe Turkey Trot 5K

My sinuses were stopped up last night and I did not get much sleep.  I ran the Conroe Turkey Trot 5K this morning.  It did not start until 9 a.m., so I got to sleep in.  I ran the course in 40:16 and was 5 of 6 in the 60 and over age group.  After the race, I drove down to The Woodlands to pick up my packet for next Thursday's race there.  I felt lousy this afternoon and spent most of it in bed.  Half marathon tomorrow and I have to get up at 4:30 a.m.

Long day

With two races this weekend, I went to the park this morning and ran 1.3 miles on the trails.  Then, yard work all day and the Cody Johnson concert tonight.  It was at the rodeo arena at the local fairgrounds, 7/10th of a mile from my house.  Got a little cold.

Park roads

After spending much of the day doing yard work, including mowing the grass for the last time, I worked out at Iron Works and ran 3 miles on the park roads.

Early run

I had to be somewhere at 4 this evening, I so worked out at Iron Works and ran at the park earlier than normal this afternoon.  I was late getting to the park, but I squeezed in 2 miles on the park roads.

Cold

Darn, it was cold (mid-30's) for our park run this evening.  It was just me, Jacob and Glen.  I ran 2.5 miles on the trails.  This coming weekend, I have a 5K and my first half marathon of the season.  Unless I sign up for any more races, I plan to complete 2018 with 70 races.

Rain, again

It rained off and on today.  I went to the park this evening and ran 2 miles on the park roads in a light rain and temperature of 45.

Sweat IV Vets 5K

I ran the Sweat IV Vets 5K in Humble this morning.  It was my 4th drive down to Houston or the Houston area this weekend.  Nice weather in the 40's and no rain.  Flat course on smooth asphalt in and around the Harris County Sheriff's Training Center and a state prison next door.  I finished in 39:18 and was 2nd of 3 in the 70 and over age group.  This was race number 60 for this year;  about 10 more to go.

Run the Woodlands 5K

I ran the Run the Woodlands 5K in The Woodlands this morning.  Temperature in the 40's and no rain.  I finished in 40:00 flat.  I had to back to Houston later this evening to have dinner with family and headed back down tomorrow for another race.

Not so normal Friday

Normally, I run laps at the track on Friday to rest up for weekend races.  However, just two 5K's this weekend.  So, I went to the park late this morning and ran 2.4 miles on the trails.  Four trips to the Houston area this weekend.  Ugh!

Early run at the park

We had a running club meeting this evening.  So, I went to the park earlier than usual for Thursday and got in 2 miles on the park roads.

Ran in town

Busy day and it got too late to drive to the park.  So, I went to the track and ran 2 miles around the campus.  I am reminded of why I usually avoid running the streets in town when school is in session.

Tuesday park run

I got so tied up watching election results last night, I forgot to blog.  I met up with the group at the park and ran 2.5 miles on the trails.  With the temperature back in the 80's, the mosquito's were the worst I have seen at the park.

Distance change

After working out at Iron Works this afternoon, I went to the park with the intention of running 1.3 miles on the trails.  After realizing that I was not tired from yesterday, I took a left turn and ran 2.4.

Texas 10 Series Katy

I ran the Texas 10 Series Katy 10-Miler this morning.  Drove down there in heavy rain and it rained most of the race with the temperature in the 60's.  I finished in 2:19:43 and was 2nd of 2 in the 70 and over age group.  I ran the same race last year in 2:27 something.  This was actually my fastest 10-miler since early 2017.  Bring on the rain for the next race!

Alex's 5K

I got up early this morning and ran Alex's 5K in Houston.  Nice cool and clear weather and a flat course.  I finished in 40:04 and was 5th of 6 runners in the 75-79 age group.  Got to visit with a lot of good friends.

Friday rest day

With a couple races this weekend, I went out to the park this morning and ran 1.3 miles on the trails.

Park roads

I had to be somewhere at 7 this evening, so I met up with the group at the park and ran 2 miles on the park roads.  Then, a quick koolaid and home for a shower.