We had a little break in the mugginess about mid-week last week. Today, it was back in full force. Today was an SRD, but I got up and ran a 3.25 mile loop on some trail I did some work on yesterday.

QOTD: Supposedly, it isn't really bad down here, but I have a friend who said he had it. I am not completely convinced he had Lyme. I am no doctor, but I won't let that stop me from diagnosing people. I know some doctors, and that qualifies me. But seriously, I don't think it is a big deal down here.

As far as bug remedies, I don't really have much of a problem with mosquitoes. They normally don't bother me that much, but horseflies and deer flies drive me nuts. This stuff works well at keeping horseflies and deer flies off me:

http://www.cutterinsectrepellents.com/Products/Personal-Repellents/Cutter-Alternative-Solutions/Natural-Aerosol.aspx

DISCLAIMER: They do not market this as a horsefly repellent, but it really worked for me.

Sitting at work on another lovely day when I have better things, like running, to do at home .  Ankles are really bothering me lately. I think it's a product of too much road running and too many injuries conspiring to give me some arthritis. Oh well, poop happens.

QOTD:  Haven't had a tick in years. When I'm doing a lot of trail running I'm pretty religious about treating my clothes with Permethrin. Seems like a lot of people don't like it, won't use it but for those that do they swear by it for tick bite prevention.  For regular old bugs I just use something with a lot of DEET.

Oh the conundrum of Lyme disease.  It's the number one complaint of the psychotic  Hypochondriac. It's almost a chic complaint among some people in this area. One family in our church always has it. They never find the ticks but just know that's what they have .  Of course all of them are nuts.   At the same time it's a very real and potentially devastating disease and I know one person who actually did end up dying from it. I  pity the Dr's who are trying not to abuse antibiotics but still have to balance out the danger of not treating if someone actually does have it.  I'm not a big fan of vaccines for everything as I think they carry a lot more risk then the medical field admits, but I do wish there was a reliable one for Lyme.  The benefits would easily outweigh the risks.

7 miles yesterday and 5 miles today.

Qotd 40% deep is as strong as you can buy. Off makes wipes I keep in my fanny pack in case I forget to put on spray

I did a few short creaky runs this weekend. One of them somewhat interesting at Warwick Park. There was a marked course for part of my run and when I hit the main parking lot I saw some runners with bibs. When I got to the big hill climb I noticed some inspirational saying along with a photo of some guy in a hospital had been posted along the trail. All during the climb I kept seeing them over and over and when I reached the top I paused a bit and became somewhat emotional on the last photo. Here I am whining about a little knee pain and there is a guy who most likely was a wounded serviceman with a smile on his face even as he is in the hospital. Perspective is everything. I silently thanked him for his service and his lesson.

No run today. Maybe some light yardwork followed by a dip in the pool and a cold one or two on the deck.

In other news, saw the orthopod today, told him of my knee niggles and my plans to run 100 miles this weekend. He did not flinch, examined my knee, did not think there were any new structural issues, then drained 50cc of fluid from the joint and gave a cortisone shot to top it all off. He wished me luck and sent me on my way.

QOTD: Ticks are a problem here. I don't take any special precautions other then checking myself and showering post run. The missus goes over the Lady extensively to see how many she has carried home. For horse/deer flies someone once recommended carrying dryer sheets but I always forget to try that technique.

AT - Yeah, it looks like a warm one. Last year was 85-88 I believe as a high, but humidity I think will be higher this year.

I did a few short creaky runs this weekend. One of them somewhat interesting at Warwick Park. There was a marked course for part of my run and when I hit the main parking lot I saw some runners with bibs. When I got to the big hill climb I noticed some inspirational saying along with a photo of some guy in a hospital had been posted along the trail. All during the climb I kept seeing them over and over and when I reached the top I paused a bit and became somewhat emotional on the last photo. Here I am whining about a little knee pain and there is a guy who most likely was a wounded serviceman with a smile on his face even as he is in the hospital. Perspective is everything. I silently thanked him for his service and his lesson.

 

In other news, saw the orthopod today, told him of my knee niggles and my plans to run 100 miles this weekend. He did not flinch, examined my knee, did not think there were any new structural issues, then drained 50cc of fluid from the joint and gave a cortisone shot to top it all off. He wished me luck and sent me on my way.

 

1) So true.

2) Less edema and a steroid shot...looks like you're good to go, then.

Another easy day of 3.1 miles.

qotd: I don't know if my area is a hot spot for Lyme, but I've been treated once and I know others who have also.