September 24, 2016

0800 hrs. Slept in a bit and let the sunlight hit the olive oil prior to heading out. Campus loop. Temps remain manageable and almost cool enough to enjoy: 70 degrees fahrenheit (21 degrees Centigrade) with a brutal 95% humidity. The sun was out in full-force at eight bells. Extended the route a bit for shits and giggles. Completed the 6.64 miles in 1:08:25 for a sub-sonic 10:19 min/mile average pace. Slow and Low that is the tempo...
Turned in 20.79 miles on four quality runs this week. Mahalo.

September 23, 2016

0545 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Solid run through familiar environs. First run of Autumn, 2016.  Smooth and luxurious from start to finish. Awoke to very Autumn-like conditions: 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius) and 85% humidity. Completed the 5.03 miles in 49:22 for a slowish 9:49 min/ mile average pace. Mahalo.

September 21, 2016

0545 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Headed out to warm temps (73 degrees Fahrenheit, 23 degrees Centigrade) and high humidity (100%). Reversed the loop for a change of pace. Entered the campus environs from the Eastern front. Completed the 4.02 miles in 40:14 for a 10:00 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

September 19, 2016

0540 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Took a three-day respite and blew off the weekend run. Back out on the trail this Monday to initiate another week of quality runs. The weather has reverted back to late summer heat and humidity: 74 degrees Fahrenheit (23 degrees Centigrade) and 95% humidity. Completed the 5.10 miles in 50:30 for a sub-sonic 9:54 min/mile pace. Solid pace. Cool weather allegedly arrives next week. Mahalo.

September 15, 2016

0540 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Beautiful weather for a pre-dawn run through familiar environs. Autumn looms. 63 degrees Fahrenheit (17 degrees Centigrade) with 85% humidity and a slight North breeze. Completed the 5.12 miles in 48:43 for a 9:31 min/mile average pace. Mahalo.

September 12, 2016

0540 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Cool temps prevail. Hit the road to a lovely 63 degrees Fahrenheit (17 degrees Centigrade) with 80% humidity and a slight North breeze. Cut through campus and shortened the route a bit. Completed the 4.55 miles in 44:10 for an average pace of 9:42 min/mile. Smooth from beginning to end. Mahalo.

September 10, 2016

0730 hrs. Game Day. Campus Loop. Inaugurating another year of OU football with the first home game of the season. Not as many professional tailgaters out this morning. Perhaps the initial loss at Houston, the late afternoon kickoff time (1800 hrs) or the lack of competition with Louisiana Monroe (+46) coming to town is the culprit, but the scene on campus was relatively calm by OU standards. Ohio State brings it next weekend and the vibe will no doubt be proper. Hit the road to cool, Autumn-like temps: 63 degrees Fahrenheit (17 Centigrade) and 90% humidity. Beautiful, post-thunderstorm bliss. Completed the 6.25 miles in 1:01:18 for a 9:49 average pace. No complaints. For the week: 16.48 miles on three runs. Sunday respite. Mahalo.

September 9, 2016

0530 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Hit the road to hot and humid conditions: 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Centigrade) with a lovely 100% humidity. Poached the bathroom at Reeves Park due to undeniable Bowel-Related Issues (BRIs). Proud moment. Took care of business and finished the run tranquilo. Completed the 5.15 miles in 50:51 for a sub-sonic  9:52 min/mile average pace. Mahalo.

September 5, 2016

0700 hrs. Daylight run. Campus Loop. 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Centigrade) with 95% humidity at the onset of this morning's run. Headed out to quiet, deserted streets due to the Labor Day holiday. Finished the go-to campus loop in hot, muggy conditions. Cooler temps on the horizon, but Summer, 2016 is definitely lingering. Completed the 5.08 miles in 50:35 for a 9:58 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

September 3, 2016

0730 hrs. Mid-Morning Run. Back to Back. Track work. Temp was a manageable 64 degrees Fahrenheit (18 degrees Centigrade), while the humidity was 90%.  Planned on getting a six-mile campus loop in the books; however, changed my mind as I was running by Norman High and saw that the track was open. It's a beautiful Tartan track that is reminiscent of the Villa Olimpica in Tegucigalpa. So instead of working my way through the campus environs, I took care of business on the track. Completed 6.72 miles in 1:05:58 for a 9:49 min/mile pace. Ended the week with 20.20 miles on four solid runs. Sunday off. The vibe is proper. Mahalo.

September 2, 2016

0545 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Abbreviated Campus Loop to inaugurate another month of running. A veritable Autumn morning with the temp a manageable 66 degrees Fahrenheit (19 Centigrade) and 90% humidity. Completed the 3.35 miles in 30:49 (38 seconds faster than last Friday's run) for a 9:12 min/mile pace. Solid from beginning to end. Mahalo.