Hurricane Alex

As Hurricane Alex approached the Mexican coast today, we got plenty of rain from the northern bands. I had a busy day, I squeezed in a run at the track at noon and a workout at Nautilus this evening before going to Conroe for dinner with some family and friends.

Tuesday Trails

I met up with the group and ran 3 miles on the trails at the park. It was good to see Mariah running trails after a long absence.

Monday Routine

Worked out at Nautilus, ran 3 miles on the road and ate dinner at the Farmhouse Restaurant. That is my Monday routine.

Wild Animal Attack

The day after my encounter with a kitten in Bremond, I got attacked today by a duck. I was minding my own business, running my 3-mile course on the roads. As I passed the Sam Houston Museum, I got attacked by a duck. I will survive. Thank goodness, I will not have to break my running streak.

Polish Pickle 5K

I ran the Polish Pickle 5K in Bremond, Texas this morning - for the 15th straight year. Finished in 33:39. Beer for breakfast was good. As usual, it was hot and humid. The main door prize was a heifer and the second was 20 bales of hay. I won neither - for the 15th straight year. My wife took the above photo of the first place kitty (I passed him (or her) in the last mile).

Friday

Since it is Friday and I have a race tomorrow, I went to the track in the middle of the afternoon heat and ran laps. Early to rise tomorrow.

Lavonne Back on Trails

It was good to see Lavonne back on the trails at the park this evening, after a long absence. Most of us ran the 4.2-mile course, but Lavonne finished on a different trail and did 4.6. After all the rain this morning, it was a little cooler - but so humid.

Felt Better Today

After being light-headed most of yesterday, I felt better today. I worked out at Nautilus this evening and then ran 3 miles on the roads around town.

Did Not Feel Well

I felt light-headed today and spent much of the day in bed. This evening, I had to attend a visitation at the funeral home and then went out to the park. I was late and the group was already running. I ran a mile+ out and back course on the trails and then joined a birthday party in the parking lot for three members of the group. I felt okay afterwards. Hopefully, tomorrow will be more normal.

No More Ramp Romp

I received an email from Drew McMillen in Rec Sports at Texas A&M today telling me that the Ramp Romp will be no more. Sad news. The Ramp Romp was a 5K at Kyle Field and had been held for 18 years. You started on the stadium track, ran a mile around the campus, came back to Kyle Field, ran up and down all three sets of ramps at the stadium and then finished on the track. It was one of my favorite races. I have run it the last 7 years and 2 times before that. Even good things eventually come to an end
After working out at Nautilus, I ran 3 miles on the roads in town this evening.

In the Heat of the Afternoon

I ran 3 miles on the roads in heat of the afternoon (upper 90's). It is still early in the summer, so it will get worse.

Mud Maxx 5K

I ran the Mud Maxx 5K in Humble this morning. The event was not timed and I did not wear my watch, so I have no idea how fast I completed the race. Lots of mud, water, rocks, tall grass, dust and embankments. I glad I was in the back of the crowd; the runners up front scared off the snakes, I'm sure. Marilynn went down with me and ended up working as a volunteer.

Weight

Last summer, my weight was 208 pounds. I decided that I was not going to run a bunch of marathons in the fall and winter months at that weight. I went on a diet and got down to 193 (I weighed 159 when I got home from Vietnman in 1968). Anyway, I ran 13 marathons and rewarded myself with lots of food after each one. Earlier this month, I checked my weight and I was up to 211. So, for the last two weeks, I have cut back. Three light meals a day and nothing inbetween. I have never eaten anything out of the water and I have not eaten poultry since I was a kid. My diet consists mostly of vegetables, fruit and beef. Lots of Mexican food. If they would only make diet cheese enchiladas!
My running today consisted of a one mile run at the track in the afternoon heat.

Four at the Park

Another hot and humid day in Huntsville. I met up with the group at the park and I ran 4 miles on the park roads while the rest ran trails. I am still having some issues with my left knee and hopefully staying off the trails for a while will help.

Dodging the Rain

It was not suppose to rain in Huntsville today. I drove 3 miles into town to workout at Nautilus and then run. Just as I stepped into Nautilus it started raining. For at least 30 minutes, we had a "gully washer." It stopped raining as I left Nautilus. I drove to the track and then ran 3 miles on the roads around town; water was still running down the streets, but no rain. I then drove home and found that we never got a drop at my house.

Nice Crowd at the Park

We had a nice crowd at the park this evening. The consensus was to run only three miles. Due to an issue with my knee, I did my three on the park roads, while everyone else ran trails.

Another 3

Monday routine, workout and Nautilus and then 3 miles on the roads around town. I did it earlier this afternoon, so it was hot.

Late Run on the Roads

I did not get around to running until nearly 8 p.m. this evening. I drove to the track and then ran 3 miles on the roads around town.

Greyhound 5K

Got up early this morning and left at 5:30 a.m. for Kosse, Texas and the Greyhound 5K. Talk about a small town race. They had about 60 runners and the race started and finished at the City Park. The course was on gravel and oil roads. Really rough to run on and that slowed me down somewhat. I finished in 33:48 (2nd in age group). My son, Ben, ran also and finished in 30:48 (1st in age group). Really a nice run and I got to visit with old friends and meet some nice people. We left Kosse and then drove up to Tyler to visit family. While there, I drove part of the Tyler Rose Marathon course. There are some long hills on the course - something to look forward to on October 10. Got back tonight and I am a little beat.

Resting Up

Since I have a 5K race tomorrow morning, I only ran 2 miles on the roads around town this evening.