I can happily share that I am back on the trail, running with out a catheter. Seems like kind of a dream after sporting a cath 24/7 and not knowing whether I would be able to live without the dreaded medical attachment or need an operation (to dissolve my enlarged prostrate gland) or I would be doing what Dave loves to do.
The catheter was taken out and yes, hurray, I was able to pee. A status that is usually taken for granted, but I am in a time frame in life where I seek to be thankful for everything that may not have appreciated in the past. This example, in particular.
There is a certain beauty to being able to run (again) and there is a significant beauty to running during summer in the desert southwest. No the catheter did not affect my mental status. While it can be scorching hot, frying runners and non-runners alike, it is the season for the unique wildlife to come out late in the day as I hit the trails. This is actually my favorite season as I love photography and love to encounter wild things along my route. I hope to be posting some interesting and varied photos such as the Gila Monster I saw a couple days ago (photo above). They are the gem of the desert to see as they spend about 90% of their livelihood in their burrow. Generally an animal occupies two burrows over the course of a year, one from autumn through early spring and another during the warmer spring and summer.
Javelina (seen last night)
Almost time to hit the trail, although after a super mild May and early June the temps are now spiking. 105 degrees, but I will be out there!