Southern Star 5K

I ran the Southern Star 5K in Conroe this morning - for the 11th straight year.  I finished in 55:16 and was 1st of 1 in the 80 and over age group.

Tried to stay in the shade

 I ran 3.5 miles in town late this morning, trying to stay in the shade as much as possible.  No more bleeding, but am still  sore from the surgery on Monday.

Millican Summer Series 5K Trail Run Number 6

 I was somewhat apprehensive about running the 3.2-mile technical trail run tonight in Millican.  My back has been bleeding off and on since the surgery on Monday.  I went to the doctor this morning and they rebandaged it.  So, I went on to Millican tonight and ran the last race of the summer series.  My goal was to finish without tripping and falling.  I accomplished that.  My time was 1:06;55, over 2 minutes slower than the last race in the series 2 weeks ago.

Late morning at the park

 I ran 3.4 miles on the roads at the park late this morning.  The doc called today and wants me to start physical therapy.

Split run

 While I am obviously sore from the incision in my back, I am finding it easier and less painful to get upright and move around.  Tissue was removed from around two vertebra to relieve pressure on the nerve by the bulging disk. It was also going down my right leg, causing pain there.  The surgery seems to be working.  According to the post-op instructions, I cannot do anything strenuous for two week - an I cannot take a shower for 4 days.  I went to the park late this morning and ran 2.2 non-strenuous miles on the roads.  Later this evening, I went back to the park, met up with the Tuesday group and ran another 1.3 miles.  Total for the day 3.5 miles.  I hope to get back to a normal running schedule tomorrow.

Surgery done

 At midnight this morning, I went to the old mall parking lot in Huntsville and ran 3.5 miles.  Did not get much sleep afterwards and got up early and drove down to Conroe for my back surgery this morning.  The doc said all went well.  I suppose time and running speed will tell.  I am back home and being real lazy for the rest of the day.

Sunday Night 5K

 I ran the Sunday Night 5K in The Woodlands tonight.  It is held on the first Sunday of every month.  I finished in 55:22.

Spindle Tree 5K Park Run

I got up early this morning to run the Spindle Tree 5K Park Run in Magnolia at 7:30.  Finished in 55:03.

Early afternoon run

 With a race in the morning, I ran about 1 this afternoon.  Went to the park and ran 3.2 miles in the heat.

Completed one year of running at least a 5K every day

 With the Fass Brewery 5K in Conroe tonight, I have run at least a 5K (3.1 miles) every day for one year.  My average has been 3.56 miles a day.  My running streak (at least one mile a day per Running Streak Assn International) is nearly 4 years and 3 months long.

Stayed in town

 I stayed in town late this evening and ran 3.5 miles.

Group night at the park

 As usual for Tuesday, I met up with the group at the park this evening.  I ran 3.8 miles on the roads.

One week to surgery

 My back surgery is one week from today.  I am looking forward to obtaining some relief, but I know that keeping the streak alive will be a challenge, especially my "at least 3.1 mile" streak.  I waited until late this evening to run.  Stayed in town and ran 3.5 miles.

Dodging storms

 This was one of those afternoons with scattered thunder storms.  I went to the park late this afternoon and ran 3.4 miles on the roads.  There was lightning in the area, but no rain.  On the way home, I drove through a very heavy rain storm.  Then, no rain at my house.

Spindle Tree 5K Park Run

 I ran the Spindle Tree 5K Park Run in Magnolia this morning and finished in 56:12.  It was my 42nd race this year.

Hot mid-afternoon run

I went to the park in the middle of this afternoon and ran 3.3 miles on the roads.  Hot. 

Millican Summer Series 5K Trail Run, Race No. 5

 I ran the Millican Summer Series 5K (3.2 miles) this evening in Millican.  It was the 5th of 6 races in the summer series.  No mud this time.  I finished in 1:04:30 and was first of one in the 80 and over age group. After the race, I drove an hour over to Fass Brewing in Conroe.  They were celebrating the 3-year anniversary of the Fass Run Club.  I got there in time to join the celebration with a lot of good friends.

Hot and dry

 After so much rain for weeks, it has been hot and dry for about a week.  Guess that high pressure system found its way over Texas.  I waited until late this evening to run.  Got in 3.2 miles in town.

Group night at the park

 As usual for Tuesday, I met up with the group at the park this evening.  Ran 3.8 miles on the roads.

Ran in town

 I ran 3.5 miles in town late this afternoon.  I am so looking forward to the back surgery on August 4.