August 2019 Run Updates and Excess Photo Dump

A busy running month coupled with much to do at work left few interesting bonus photos for the end-of-month round-up.  And, so it goes.

Miles: 155
Runs: 23 total, 6.7 miles average
Long: 11.5 miles
Pubs: 13 on runs, 16 overall

Out for a longer run than normal (lately) one Saturday this month, I planned to double-dip the fine pubs at the northwest edge of Halesowen before heading home.  After the Waggon & Horses I found the George shuttered (Rest In Peace) but still managed to take in the Queen’s Head without too much of a change in direction:

Thankfully, some civic-minded soul replaced the “M” (however tentatively) on this street sign.  Or, leading as it does into the Gay Village, perhaps the “M” stands for “Misleading.”

The Collossus of Digbeth appeared before us on our Bank Holiday weekend ramblings and, for some reason — perhaps drugs were involved — I had “Get Down Tonight” by KC and the Sunshine Band stuck in my head for the next two days:

The days continue to diminish as we head into September.  By the next update, night will dominate; until then….