1700 hrs. The 16th Run of the Cycle. Treadmill Bliss. Home 2 Suites, Lakewood Ranch. The go-to 10-40-10. A ten-minute walk, followed by a four-miler at a ten-minute per mile pace, and a ten-minute walk to top it off. Nirvana on the Box.
Sunday, April 14, 2024
March 26, 2024
1730 hrs. 15th Run of the Cycle. Overcast, windy. 70 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius) with storms on the horizon. Lithium Mix on the Turntable. Solid four and change. Completed the 4.45 miles in 47:39 for a 10:42 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
March 24, 2024
0530 hrs. 14th Run of the Cycle. Cinta Costera for the third and final run of the trip. Nice and easy four-miler. 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius) with 90% humidity. Lithium Mix on the Turntable. Completed the 4.00 miles in 45:56 for an 11:29 min/mile average pace. Mahalo.
Friday, March 22, 2024
March 22, 2024
0600 hrs. The 13th Run of the Cycle. It was 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) with 90% humidity at the crack of 600 AM. La Cinta Costera. Stuck to the grass sections instead of the hardscape. Lithium Mix on the Turntable. Completed the 4.01 miles in 45:31 for an 11:21 min/mile pace. The final run of the trip is planned for Sunday. Mahalo.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
March 20, 2024
0700 hrs. A rare run with Jo. The 12th Run of the Cycle. Ciudad de Panamá and the Cinta Costera. A very pedestrian-friendly hardscape of bricks and asphalt, green spaces and outdoor activities. Bike and pedestrian bliss. Nice and easy, extremely warm and humid. 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) with 90% humidity at the crack of seven. Like a steam room, with an intermittent breeze of the Gulf of Panama. Sans Music. Completed the 4.12 miles in a sub-sonic 54:14 for a 13:10 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
Sunday, March 17, 2024
March 17, 2024
1800 hrs. The 11th Run of the Cycle. Steady rain from the beginning to the end. Eastern Approach, including a loop around the baseball fields for S and Gs. The temp was a manageable 72 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius) with 90% RH. An absolutely beautiful day for running. Fruit Salad Mix on the Box. Completed the 6.11 miles in 1:09:34 for an 11:24 min/min pace. Mahalo.
March 15, 2024
1800 hrs. The 10th Run of the Cycle. Go-to trail run through familiar territory. West Loop Revisited. Overcast and humid. Bliss. Hal Higdon rules in effect. 78 degrees Fahrenheit (26 degrees Celsius) with 70% RH. Hum on the Box. Because, of course. Completed the 4.40 miles in 51:56 for a sub-sonic 11:39 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
March 7, 2024
1730 hrs. The 9th Run of the Cycle. The heat is building; the waning days of a weak Florida winter are upon us. The temp was 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and the 70% RH made it slightly uncomfortable. Probably could have ditched the long-sleeves for this one. Rediscovering Hum after a 30-year hiatus. Deep dive. Completed the 4.44 miles in a pedestrian 49:53 for an 11:15 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
Friday, March 1, 2024
February 22, 2024
1730 hrs. The 5th Run of the Cycle. The go-to Western Loop. Sunny and relatively warmish 73 degrees Fahrenheit (23 degrees Celsius). Lithium Mix on the Box. Completed the 4.44 miles in 49:53 for an 11:15 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
March 1, 2024
1730 hrs. The 8th Run of the Cycle. Drake on the Box. Soft rain throughout the final third. A very manageable 61 degrees Fahrenheit (16 degrees Celsius) with overcast skies and low humidity. Fading daylight. Empty spaces. Sea legs returning. Completed the 4.44 miles in 50:05 for an 11:16 min/mile pace. Strong finish. Mahalo.
Thursday, February 29, 2024
February 26, 2024
1800 hrs. 7th Run of the Cycle. A beautiful 72 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius) with negligible humidity. Winter may be in the rearview mirror. Solid trail run through Allied territory. Western Approach. Lithium Mix on the Box. Completed the 4.44 miles in 49:53 for a 11:15 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
February 24, 2024
0800 hrs. The 6th Run of the Cycle. Treadmill Bliss. Hampton Inn Style. The go-to 10-40-10 routine. Ten-minute walk, followed by a four-miler in 40 minutes, and a ten-minute cool down walk for S and Gs. Nirvana on the Box. Mahalo.
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
February 19, 2024
1800 hrs. The 4th Run of the Cycle. Western Approach. Cool 62 degrees Fahrenheit (17 degrees Celsius) with 60% RH. Beautiful sunset on the home stretch. Lithium Mix on the Turntable. Completed the 4.38 miles in 52:08 for an 11:54 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
Monday, February 19, 2024
February 17, 2024
1600 hrs. 3rd Run of the Cycle. Gray and muddy. Saturday afternoon run through familiar territory. The temp was an uncomfortable 42 degrees Fahrenheit (6 degrees Celsius) with wind and constant drizzle. Trails were hammered. Lithium Mix on the Turntable. Completed the 4.45 miles in 52:43 for an 11:51 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
February 11, 2024
0930 hrs. 2nd Run of the Cycle. Blue skies for days; the sand and surf for good measure. Walked for 3.16 miles with Duckworth and then we ran/walked another 3.67 miles for good measure. The beach vibe was solid and the weather was perfect. Reggae on the Box. Completed the 3.67 miles in 1:07:54 for a sub-sonic 18:30 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
January 28, 2024
1300 hrs. Inaugural Run of 2024 and, subsequently, the 1st Run of the Cycle. At the crack of January 28th. Proud. Back in the game after a ten-week, self-imposed exile from all things healthy and life-sustaining. Beautiful weather; 60 degrees Fahrenheit with blue, cloudless skies. Lithium Mix on the Box. "No one sings like you anymore..." Finished the 4.06 miles in 48:35 for a sub-sonic 11:58 min/mile pace. The 2024 goal is 120 runs for the cycle, which, for those of you scoring at home, is 38 more runs than I managed in 2023. Buena suerte, como dice la gente. Mahalo.
Monday, November 13, 2023
October 24, 2023
1730 hrs. Sanctuary. 82nd Run of the Cycle. 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) with 50% RH. Lithium Mix on the Box. Waning afternoon sunlight. Cloudless. Abridged East Loop. Completed the 3.33 miles in 35:47 for a 10:45 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
October 18, 2023
1830 hrs. 81st run of the Cycle. West Loop Blues. A refreshing 65 degrees Fahrenheit (18 degrees Celsius) with 60% RH. Blue Skies for days. Nirvana on the Box. Lounge Act in heavy rotation. Completed the 4.40 miles in 48:09 for a 10:56 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
November 13, 2023
0900 hrs. Back after a three-week, self-imposed respite. A rare weekday AM run through familiar territory. 83rd Run of the Cycle. A cool 60 degrees Fahrenheit (16 degrees Celsius) with 60% RH. Gray and Overcast. Lithium Mix and Long-Sleeves. Autumn in the Horse Latitudes. Completed the 4.50 miles in 49:26 for a 10:59 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
Friday, October 13, 2023
October 12, 2023
1900 hrs. Hip Hop on the Box. Retro. 80th Run of the Cycle. Soggy, overcast skies. Post-Thunderstorm Bliss. The temp was a cool 21 degrees Celsius (69 degrees Fahrenheit) with 95% RH. I'm not all in on Autumn being here, but it was a beautiful run and a precursor of things to come. East End; abridged. Completed the 3.63 miles in 43:13 for a sub-sonic 11:54 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
October 9, 2023
1800 hrs. 79th Run of the Cycle. Paradigm Shift as cool temps rule the day—71 degrees Fahrenheit, 22 degrees Celsius—with 50% RH. Beautiful late afternoon run on the West Loop. Lithium Mix on the Box. Completed the 4.44 miles in 48:49 for an 11:00 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
Friday, October 6, 2023
October 4, 2023
1900 hrs. The 78th Run of the Cycle. The temp was 81 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) with 65% RH. Autumn on the Brink. Lurking, patiently. Lithium Mix on the Box. The Garden of Sound. East to West and fading sunlight. Completed the 4.00 miles in 43:55 for a sub-11 10:58 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
September 30, 2023
1300 hrs. A rare Saturday afternoon run through Allied territory. The 77th of the Cycle. A very warm 28 degrees Celsius (82 degrees Fahrenheit) with 60% RH. West End Blues. Lake Jackson and surrounding environs. Lithium Mix on the Box. Creep. Completed the 4.45 miles in 51:15 for a pedestrian 11:30 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 
September 27, 2023
1900 hrs. 76th Run of the Cycle. A mere 73 degrees Fahrenheit (23 degrees Celsius) with 90% RH. Absurd humidity. Florida-style. Lithium Mix on the Box. Rested Legs Syndrome. Fo' Real. Soggy trails; mud, fear. Completed the 4.56 miles in 51:38 for an 11:19 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
September 23, 2023
0600 hrs. 75th Run of the Cycle. Treadmill Blues Recalibrated. Hampton Inn, Sarasota. Heated pool and bar. Half-mile warm-up, three miles nice and easy, half-mile cooldown. 3.01 miles in 30:09 for a 10:01 min/mile pace. Nirvana on the Box. Mahalo.
September 20, 2023
1900 hrs. 74th Run of the Cycle. Temp was a pleasant 78 degrees Fahrenheit (26 degrees Celsius) with 75% RH. Started at the East Loop trailhead and finished on the West Loop. RATM on the Box. Completed the 5.00 miles in 57:09 for an 11:26 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
September 18, 2023
1800 hrs. 73rd Run of the Cycle. The temp was a manageable 81 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) with 50% RH. Sanctuary: Cloudless and Blue. RATM on the Box. Completed the 4.44 miles in 50:33 for an 11:23 min/mile pace.
Saturday, September 16, 2023
September 16, 2023
1300 hrs. A rare mid-day weekend run. 72nd Run of the Cycle. Blue sky, distant Gulf-fed Thunderstorms brewing. 84 degrees Fahrenheit (29 degrees Celsius) with 75% RH for another steamer. OG Western Loop. Lithium Mix on the Box. Completed the 4.45 miles in 53:15 for an 11:58 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
September 13, 2023
1900 hrs. 71st Run of the Cycle. Overcast. Gray. Warm 83 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius) with 80% RH. Steam Room Blues Reconsidered. Lithium Mix on the Box. Debris-laden trails remain in effect. East Loop embarkation with a strong finish via the West approach. Completed the 5.00 miles in 58:13 for an 11:38 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
September 9, 2023
0600 hrs. 70th Run of the Cycle. Holiday Inn Express in Foley, AL. Treadmill Blues Revisited. Ten-minute warm-up, solid three miles, and a ten-minute walk around the perimeter. The Cure on the Box. Mahalo.
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