December 28, 2018

1130 hrs. Back in the proverbial game after a self-imposed respite. URI demanded it. Stepped out to overcast skies and intermittent drizzle. The sky opened up around the fourth mile. Temp was a spring-like 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius) with variable winds. Layered up with long sleeves and shorts. Spartacus Redux mix on the box, yet again. Completed the 6.02 miles in a sub-sonic 59:54 for a 9:57 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

December 22, 2018

1130 hrs. A back-back to finish out the week. Abridged route on the nature trail and through Central Park for a change of pace. Temp was a cool 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius) with clear, blue skies and a nice breeze from the west. Layers of dri-fit. Spartacus Redux mix on the box. Completed the 4.01 miles in 38:27 for a 9:35 min/ mile pace. Mahalo. 

December 21, 2018

1400 hrs. Rare early PM run through familiar territory. Cool, overcast, and misty, on this, the Winter Solstice. Temp was a deceiving 47 degrees Fahrenheit (8 degrees Celsius). Layered up with long sleeves, tights, and a skull cap for good measure. Spartacus Redux mix on the box. Solid effort from beginning to end. Completed the 5.02 miles in 46:51 for a 9:20 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

December 18, 2018

0945 hrs. Another quality run with my prettier, smarter half. Good times, as always, getting a rare 10k in with Jo. Beautiful morning, too. Temp was cool 52 degrees Fahrenheit (11 degrees Celsius) with a bit of a breeze from the north. Layered up with long sleeves and shorts. Spartacus Redux mix on the box. Completed the 6.71 miles in 1:13:56 for a sub-sonic 11:01 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

December 15, 2018

1115 hrs. Rained out yesterday, but the skies cleared this morning for what turned out to be wonderful running weather. Temp was a mild 55 degrees Fahrenheit (13 degrees Celsius) and a slight breeze from the west kept things cool.  Layered up with long sleeves and shorts. Musical entertainment provided by the go-to Spartacus Redux Mix. Completed the 5.06 miles in 47:10 for a 9:19 min/mile average pace. Mahalo.

December 12, 2018

1115 hrs. Cool and sunny with a slight breeze from the west. Temp was a chilly 48 degrees Fahrenheit (9 degrees Celsius) at the onset. A solid run through familiar territory. Layered up with long-sleeves, a skull cap, and shorts. Continued with The 1980s Revisited mix for the musical entertainment. Completed the 5.04 miles in 47:01 for a 9:20 min/mile average pace. Mahalo. 

December 10, 2018

Another week of running commenced under cloudy skies and a cool north breeze. The temperature was a lovely 46 degrees Fahrenheit (8 degrees Celsius), while the wind and the grey and the humidity made it feel a bit colder. Layered up with long-sleeves, a skull cap, and shorts. The 1980s Revisited mix on the box. Completed the 5.07 miles in 45:42 for a 9:00 min/mile pace. Solid. Mahalo.

December 8, 2018

1000 hrs. Cool morning run with overcast skies, the hint of rain, and a slight breeze from the north. Temp at the starting line was 11 degrees Celsius (about 51 degrees Fahrenheit for those of you scoring at home). Layered up with shorts, a skull cap, and long-sleeved dri fits. The 1980s Revisited mix provided the musical entertainment. Extended the go-to maintenance run to the threshold of "long run" distance, but stayed in single-digit mileage. Completed the 9.01 miles in 1:31:13 for an average pace of 10:07 min/mile. A solid run from beginning to end. Finished the week with 25 miles. Mahalo.

December 6, 2018

1300 hrs. Layered up with long-sleeves and a skull cap, but still managed to wear shorts for this one. Hit the road with a cool north breeze and 9 degrees Celsius (48 degrees Fahrenheit). Hard to imagine better running weather. The 1980s Revisited for musical enjoyment. Completed the 5.03 miles in 46:23 for a 9:14 min/mile pace. Cooler weather looms. Mahalo. 

December 4, 2018

1145 hrs. Out the door at the crack of noon. Temp was a beautiful 55 degrees Fahrenheit (13 degrees Celsius) with a slight breeze out of the north. Wonderful running weather. Layered long-sleeves and shorts. Music provided by the Lithium-inspired Spartacus Redux mix. Completed the 6.03 miles in 56:34 for a 9:23 min/mile pace. Started strong, per custom, and then settled into a decent groove. Solid run. Mahalo. 

December 2, 2018

1430 hrs. First run of December. Rare late afternoon run. Tried to get a Sunday fun run in the books between waves of rain. Made it to the fourth mile and then the skies opened up. Ran the last mile in typhoon conditions. Temp was a warm 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius) at the onset. Shorts and sleeveless. Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Completed the 5.03 miles in 48:31 for a 9:39 min/mile pace. Closed out November with 85 miles. Mahalo.

November 29, 2018

Hit the trail at 1145 hrs. The temperature was a perfect 58 degrees Fahrenheit (14 degrees Celsius) under clear, blue skies. Great running weather as we rapidly approach December. Layered long-sleeves and shorts. Early Pearl Jam on the box for this one. Completed the 5.03 miles in 46:00 minutes for a 9:09 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

November 27, 2018

0945 hrs. A rare run with my beautiful, smarter half! Out the door to almost cold temps (48 degrees Fahrenheit, 9 degrees Celsius). "And the shadows too chilly to linger..." comes to mind. Tights, layers, and a soft shell. Gloves would have been nice. Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Completed the wife's "go-to" 7.65-mile route in 1:27:35 for an 11:27 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

November 25, 2018

0945 hrs. Out the door to bleak skies, marine layer fog, and a cool breeze from the north. Temp was a pleasant 54 degrees Fahrenheit (12 degrees Celsius), but the wind and humidity made it feel cooler. Layered long-sleeves and shorts. The 1980s Revisited mix on the box. Completed the 6.03 miles in 57:08 for a 9:28 min/ mile pace. Finished last week with 18 miles. Mahalo.

November 23, 2018

1000 hrs. Post-Thanksgiving run. Wine-soaked late night (early morning) and still managed to hit the trail at a respectable hour. The weather was absolutely beautiful: cool temps (56 degrees Fahrenheit, 13 degrees Celsius), partly cloudy skies, and a nice breeze from the east. Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Completed the 6.04 miles in 56:19 for a 9:20 min/mile average pace. Mahalo.

November 21, 2018

0900 hrs. Another beautiful autumn morning for hitting the trail. Temp was a coolish 49 degrees Fahrenheit (9 degrees Celsius) with a cloudless sky and a nice breeze from the north. Layered up a bit, but kept the shorts. Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Completed the 6.05 miles (9.73 kilometers) in 58:54 for a 9:45 min/mile average pace. Mahalo.

November 19, 2018

0900 hrs. Out the door relatively early to commence another week of quality runs. 9th run of the cycle. Hit the trail to 55 degrees Fahrenheit (13 degrees Celsius) with a slight breeze from the north. Layered up with long sleeves and shorts. Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Completed the 6.03 miles in 57:57 for a 9:37 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

November 17, 2018

1000 hrs. A beautiful, clear, crisp Saturday morning run. Temp was a pleasant 61 degrees Fahrenheit (16 degrees Celsius) with a light north wind. Shorts and long-sleeves. Spartacus Redux mix on the box. Completed the 6.02 miles in 55:29 for a 9:13 min/mile average pace. Finished with 23.53 miles on four runs for the week. Mahalo.

November 15, 2018

1300 hrs. Abridged route. Back to back for S and Gs. Hit the trail to classic autumn temps (48 degrees Fahrenheit, 9 degrees Celsius), overcast skies, and a steady breeze from the west. Beautiful running conditions. Shorts and long-sleeves. (The gloves and soft-shell come out at 45 degrees.) B-Sides on the box. Completed the 3.46 miles in 31:29 for a 9:06 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

November 14, 2018

Out the door at the crack of 1115 am. Overcast skies and cool temps (57 degrees Fahrenheit, 14 degrees Celsius) with a nice breeze from the north. Felt stiff at the onset, but gradually worked into a nice rhythm. Finished strong. Shorts and long-sleeves. Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Completed the 6.03 miles in 58:21 for a 9:41 min/mile pace. Mahalo.  

November 12, 2018

0845 hrs. A Veteran's Day run through familiar territory. Out the door to cool temps (57 degrees Fahrenheit, 14 degrees Celsius) and an overcast sky with a faint breeze out of the west. Back in the game after taking the weekend off. Extended the go-to maintenance route by two-miles. Shorts and long sleeves. The 1980s Revisited mix on the box. Completed the 8.02 miles in 1:21:19 for a 10:09 min/mile average pace. (Longest run since December 23, 2017.) Mahalo.

November 8, 2018

1045 hrs. Deceivingly warm and humid despite overcast skies and a slight breeze from the west. 72 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius) at the start. Cooler weather looms. Long-sleeves and shorts. The 1980s Revisited mix on the box. Completed the 6.03 miles in 59:52 for a 9:56 min/mile average pace. Continue to focus on form and cadence, breathing and stride. Solid run. Mahalo.

November 6, 2018

0930 hrs. Out the door to overcast skies, drizzle, and a very manageable 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius). Rain started around mile two and did not let up. Running in the rain should be mandatory! The 1980s Revisited mix on the box. Sleeveless and shorts. Completed the 6.06 miles in 59:38 for a 9:51 min/mile average pace. Mahalo.

November 4, 2018

0745 hrs. Out the door for a nice Sunday morning run through familiar territory. A beautiful, overcast morning with the temp a cool 51 degrees Fahrenheit (11 degrees Celsius) and a steady breeze out of the north. Long-sleeves and shorts. Ditched the music and listened to my breathing instead. Cadence and form on the menu. Solid run. Finished strong. Completed the 6.04 miles in 1:00:09 for a 9:58 min/mile average pace. Mahalo.

November 2, 2018

1200 hrs. Another month of running commences. Hit the trail at noon after trying to wait out the steady downpour that started in the early morning hours. To no avail. And besides, a little rain never killed anyone. Temp was a cool 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius), but it felt cooler with the rain and breeze out of the west. Long-sleeves and shorts; Spartacus Redux Mix on the proverbial box. Completed the 6.02 miles in 59:30 for a 9:53 min/mile average pace. Mahalo.

October 31, 2018

1100 hrs. Another late start to this, the last run of October. Out the door to 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius) and a nice breeze from the east. Long-sleeves and shorts; Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Completed the 6.02 miles in 1:01:26 for a 10:12 min/mile pace. October's numbers: 86.6 miles (+24) on 15 runs. Mahalo.

October 29, 2018

1045 hrs. Another week of running begins today! Out the door at the crack of 1045 am after taking Sunday off to rest a bit. Temp was a manageable 67 degrees Fahrenheit (19 degrees Celsius) with a cool breeze from the west. Long-sleeves and shorts, per custom. Spartacus Redux Mix (with a heavy rotation of Smashing Pumpkins) on the box. Completed the 6.04 miles in 1:00:04 for a 9:57 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

October 26, 2018

1130 hrs. Pushed the start time to later in the morning, as the rain sputtered out, leaving heat and humidity in its wake. This was a full carbohydrate-depleted run, and it felt like it. Hit the proverbial trail to 75 degrees Fahrenheit (24 degrees Celsius) and 95% humidity. Punk back on the box for a Friday groove. Completed the 6.00 miles in 1:03:25 for a 10:33 min/mile pace. Finished out the week with 18 miles (-6.0) on three runs. Mahalo.

October 24, 2018

1015 hrs. Coolish (67 degrees Fahrenheit, 19 degrees Celsius), sunny, and a sustained breeze from the east. Beautiful running weather. Long-sleeves and shorts. Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Continuing to work on form and mechanics. Simple tweaks to help with flow and fluidity. Completed the 6.01 miles in 59:18 for a 9:52 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

October 22, 2018

1030 hrs. Another week on the road begins. Awoke to 58 degrees Fahrenheit (14 degrees Celsius) and a nice breeze from the South. A crisp Autumn day, Florida-style. And absolutely perfect for running. Long-sleeves and shorts. Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Completed the 6.01 miles in 59:09 for a 9:51 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

October 20, 2018

0945 hrs. Saturday morning run through familiar environs. Temp was a hot 78 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius) with a slight breeze out of the north. Wisely ditched the long-sleeves for this one. Punk playlist on the box. Completed the 6.02 miles in 1:02:53 for a 10:27 min/mile average pace. Finished the week with 24 miles (+6.0) on four runs. Mahalo.

October 18, 2018

Out the door at the crack of 1015 am. Clear skies and an almost cool 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius). Long-sleeves and shorts. Cooler temperatures loom. Newly created B-Sides Compilation on the box. Completed the 6.07 miles in 1:00:56 for a 10:02 min/mile average pace. Mahalo.

October 16, 2018

0900 hrs. Tuesday run through familiar territory. Warm (75 degrees Fahrenheit, 24 degrees Celsius) and overcast. The humidity was off the chart. Completed the 6.01 miles in 1:04:06 for a 10:40 min/mile pace. Slow and Low that is the tempo. It was the 415th fastest six-miler that I've run since 2011, per Runkeeper. Proud. Lithium-inspired Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Mahalo.

October 14, 2018

0730 hrs. Greeted with another beautiful, autumn-like morning for today's run. Hit the trail to 16 degrees Celsius (62 degrees Fahrenheit) and a nice breeze out of the north. Long-sleeves and shorts. Kept the 1980's Revisited Mix on the box, and in the process got to hear some great REM tunes that I hadn't heard in far too long. Completed the 6.02 miles in 1:03:36 for a 10:35 min/mile average pace. Last week's effort: three runs for 18 miles (+3.70). Mahalo.

October 12, 2018

0900 hrs. Out the door to the coolest temps since moving to Tallahassee back in August. It was an autumn-like 62 degrees Fahrenheit (16 degrees Celsius) for this morning's run. Long-sleeves and shorts. Absolutely amazing running conditions. Spartacus Redux Mix on the box, with a heavy rotation of Pearl Jam to keep things interesting. Completed the 6.01 miles in 1:03:00 for a 10:29 min/mile pace. Solid work. Mahalo.

October 9, 2018

1530 hrs. Back to Back. Hit the trail to squeeze in a pre-Hurricane Michael run. Overcast, yet hot (80 degrees Fahrenheit, 27 degrees Celsius) and super-humid (95%). Mirrored yesterday's six-miler. Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Completed the 6.04 miles in 1:04:46 for a sub-sonic 10:44 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

October 8, 2018

1000 hrs. Inaugurated another week of running with a 10k jaunt through the neighborhood. Nice and easy. A rare cloudy day with a sustained breeze from the south. Temp was a warm 76 degrees (24 degrees Celsius) and the humidity a bearable 85%. Hip Hop on the box. Completed the 6.07 miles in 1:02:41 for a 10:20 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

October 5, 2018

1040 hrs. Daily maintenance run through familiar territory. Heat continues: 78 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius) with 90% humidity. The 1980s Revisited on the box. Completed the 4.20 miles in 43:51 for an average pace of 10:27 min/mile. 14.30 miles (-1.0) on three runs for the week. Mahalo.

October 3, 2018

0930 hrs. Back to Back. Reversed Loop. Another warm (24 degrees Celsius, 76 degrees Fahrenheit) and humid (90%) morning run through familiar territory. The 1980s Revisited on the box for a nice change of pace. Completed the 5.04 miles in 51:22 for a 10:12 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

October 2, 2018

0900 hrs. Inaugurating another month of quality runs. Out the door to 73 degrees Fahrenheit (23 degrees Celsius) and 90% humidity. A mere five-degree drop in temperature, but it was definitely appreciated. Will dance in the street when the morning temp breaks into the 60's and below. Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Completed the 5.06 miles in 51:53 for a 10:16 min/mile average pace. September's numbers were solid: 62.70 miles on 13 runs. Mahalo.

September 29, 2018

0900 hrs. Wine-soaked run through the neighborhood. Out the door to 78 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius) and 90% humidity. Summer remains; autumn is somewhere over the horizon. The 1980's Revisited on the box. Solid work in spite of the heat, humidity, and neighborhood-wide garage sale traffic. Completed the 5.02 miles in 54:05 for a 10:47 min/mile pace. Closed the week with 15.07 miles (-3.73) on three runs. Mahalo.

September 27, 2018

0900 hrs. Hot (77 degrees Fahrenheit, 25 degrees Celsius) and humid (90%) with no meaningful breeze of which to speak. Van Halen mix on the box. Completed the 5.01 miles in 51:50 for a 10:21 min/mile pace. Started strong with three sub-ten minute miles before substantially slowing down for miles four and five. Mahalo.

September 23, 2018

0800 hrs. Sunday Fun Run to begin another week out on the trail. Saturday may have been the first day of autumn; however, summer temps continue to rule in these parts. Stepped out to 78 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius), 90% humidity, and a slight breeze from the north. Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Completed the 5.04 miles in 52:29 for a 10:25 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

September 21, 2018

1000 hrs. Back-to-Back, on this, the official last day of Summer, 2018. Hit the trail to 78 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius) and 90% relative humidity. The famed Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Completed the 4.02 miles in 42:50 for a 10:38 min/mile pace. A solid week with 18.78 miles (+2.48) on four runs. Mahalo.

September 20, 2018

0900 hrs. The Song Remains the Same. Go-to five-mile neighborhood loop. Out the door to 25 degrees Celsius (78 degrees Fahrenheit) and a brutish 95% humidity. No breeze this morning. Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Solid effort from beginning to end. Completed the 5.06 miles in a sub-sonic 53:37 for a 10:36 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

September 18, 2018

0900 hrs. Yearning for Autumn. A mere 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius) with 95% humidity as I hit the trail at the crack of nine this morning. Started with a couple of decent miles before bonking shortly after the 3.5-mile mark. The original Spartacus Redux on the box for nostalgia purposes. Completed the 3.71 miles in 38:04 for a 10:16 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

September 16, 2018

0745 hrs. Sunday Fun Run through familiar environs. Hard to qualify, but this was my "best" six-mile run since moving. The combination of heat, humidity, and hills have taken a bit of getting used to; however, I've definitely felt more comfortable with each run. I was in a nice groove from beginning to end this morning. Hit the road to 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius), 90% humidity, and a slight breeze from the south. My go-to Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Completed the 6.00 miles in 1:03:51 for a 10:38 min/mile pace. Finished the week with 16.30 miles (+3.30 miles) on three runs. Mahalo.

September 13, 2018

0930 hrs. Hit the trail to a very warm 78 degrees Fahrenheit (26 degrees Celsius) and 90% relative humidity. The sun was out in full-force. Another uneventful loop through the neighborhood. Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Completed the 4.29 miles in 44:58 for a 10:29 min/mile average pace. Slow and Low. Mahalo.

September 11, 2018

0900 hrs. Hot (26 degrees Celsius, 78 degrees Fahrenheit) and humid (90% humidity) with the sun out in blast mode as I hit the trail this AM. Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Stopped at mile 3 for a life-saving water stop and rested for five minutes before completing the second half of the run. Completed the 6.01 miles in an underwhelming 1:07:03 for an 11:10 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

September 9, 2018

0800 hrs. Sunday morning run through the neighborhood. Hit the trail to 78 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius) and 95% humidity. Very warm, but after a month in town, the heat and humidity are becoming a bit more manageable. Left the music at the shack. Completed the 5.15 miles in 56:43 for an 11:00 min/mile average pace. 13 miles last week. Mahalo.

September 6, 2018

0930 hrs. Overcast. Hit the trail to 78 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius), 90% humidity, and absolutely no breeze. Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Extended the route by one-mile. Completed the 5.13 miles in 53:14 for a sub-sonic 10:23 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

September 4, 2018

0930 hrs. Tuesday Morning Run. Reversed the loop for S and G's. Out the door to overcast skies and a slight breeze. Temp was a manageable 74 degrees Fahrenheit (23 degrees Celsius) with 90% relative humidity. Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Once again, started with an unsustainable 9:15 first mile, followed by 9:41 for the second. Returned to form for miles three and four. Completed the 4.07 miles in 40:29 for a 9:57 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

September 2, 2018

0800 hrs. Sunday Morning Run and the first run of September. Yesterday marked the first time in ten years that this author missed game day in Norman. I made a custom of running through the campus in the early morning hours as the tailgaters prepared for the game. I'll definitely miss it. Anyhow, hit the trail this AM to 75 degrees Fahrenheit (24 degrees Celsius) and 95% humidity. Sans music. Completed the 4.14 miles in 43:06 for a 10:25 mni/mile pace. Mahalo.

August 31, 2018

0930 hrs. Friday Morning Run. Out the door at the crack of 930 am! The sky was overcast and deceiving. Temp was 76 degrees Fahrenheit (24 degrees Celsius) with 90% humidity. Started "fast" once again: 9:18 for the first mile, 9:40 for the second, and then it was all downhill from there. Rush compilation on the box. Completed the 4.04 miles in 40:18 for a 9:59 min/mile pace. Wrapped up the month with eleven runs for an underwhelming 39 miles. Mahalo.

August 29, 2018

0930 hrs. Back-to-back. Neighborhood Loop with an overcast sky, a manageable 72 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius), and 90% relative humidity. Post-Thunderstorm Bliss. Started "fast" with two consecutive sub-10 minute miles (9:24 and 9:44, respectively.) Completed the 3:47 miles in 33:57 for a 9:47 min/mile average pace. An impressive collection of Van Halen tunes on the box. Good times. Mahalo.

August 28, 2018

0845 hrs. Neighborhood Loop. Out the door later than usual to 76 degrees Fahrenheit (24 Celsius) and 95% humidity. The sun was out in full force, but nothing too heavy. One steadily becomes used to the heat. Completed the 3.5 miles in 36:22 for a 10:23 min/mile average pace. Mahalo.

August 25, 2018

0745 hrs. Hit the trail to 75 degrees Fahrenheit (24 degrees Celsius) and 95% humidity. An overcast sky made it bearable. Yet another improvised route through increasingly familiar surroundings. Completed the 4.02 miles in 41:58 for a 10:26 min/mile pace. Broke in the new UltraBoost ST Parley's this morning. Nine miles on three runs for the week. Looking to increase mileage moving forward. Mahalo.

August 22, 2018

0545 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Another out and back in the new neighborhood. Hot and humid, per recent custom. 75 degrees Fahrenheit (24 degrees Celsius) with 95% humidity. Completed the 3.14 miles in 33:38 for a sub-sonic 10:42 min/mile average pace. Mahalo.

August 20, 2018

0600 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Abridged neighborhood loop. Out the door a bit late this AM, so I settled for a short run through unfamiliar territory. Temp was a warm 74 degrees Fahrenheit (23 degrees Celsius) with 95% humidity and no breeze. Completed the 2.14 miles in 22:20 for a 10:26 min/mile average pace. Mahalo.

August 18, 2018

0645 hours. Dawn Patrol. 75 degrees Fahrenheit (24 degrees Celsius) with 96% humidity. Imagine running in a rain forest...or a steam room. Welcome to August in Florida. Solid run through unfamiliar environs. Hills are also new to this Okie. Completed the 5.01 miles in 54:40 for a 10:55 min/mile average pace. Low mileage week: eight miles and change on two runs. Mahalo.

August 15, 2018

0545 hrs. Dawn Patrol. First run in Tallahassee after moving the family to the Sunshine State. Hit the trail to a warm 78 degrees Fahrenheit (26 degrees Celsius) with 90% humidity. New to the neighborhood, so the run was a pretty uneventful down and back. Completed the 3.17 miles in 33:07 for a 10:27 min/mile average pace. Mahalo.

August 7, 2018

0615 hrs. Out the door as the sun hit the olive oil. 74 degrees Fahrenheit (24 degrees Celsius) with 75% humidity. Very comfortable running conditions. Back with home field advantage after three weeks on the road. A nice and easy "down and back" on Robinson Ave. Completed the 4.08 miles in 42:34 for a steady 10:27 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

August 4, 2018

0630 hrs. Dawn Patrol for a final Roatán run. Completed the 3:16 miles in 38:32 for a 12:11 min/mile average pace. The four runs on the island were super hot and humid. The elevation to Foster's Bay was serious, as well. Running on the beach is a great early AM experience. Mahalo.

August 2, 2018

0715 hrs. Another beach run with a bit of asphalt thrown in for good measure. Same route: West Bay beach and up the road to the entrance to Foster's Bay, down the road to the beach, before heading back to the West Bay. Completed the 3.00 miles in 34:13 for a 11:24 min/mile average pace. Mahalo.

July 31, 2018

0645 hrs. Hot and humid in spite of hitting the trail early in the day. Ran down the West Bay beach and up the hill to Foster's Bay before returning back to the beach. Completed the 3.32 miles in 39:08 for an 11:48 min/mile pace. Finished July with 44.6 miles on 12 runs. Mahalo.

July 30, 2018

0630 hrs. West Bay, Roatán. Hit the trail early to avoid the tremendous heat. Combined a beach run with a bit of asphalt work. Completed the 3.33 miles in 38:12 for a subsonic 11:29 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

July 27, 2018

Last treadmill run of the cycle at Cybex. Ten-minute warm-up, followed by a 3.00-mile run, and a ten-minute cool-down walk. Spartacus Redux Mix, per custom. Twenty minutes in the steam room for S and Gs. Ended the Tegucigalpa tour with six runs in two-weeks. Mahalo.

July 25, 2018

1010 hrs. Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Cybex. Another 3.00 miles on the treadmill: 30 minutes elapsed time for a 10:00 min/mile pace. Ten-minute warm-up walk, ten-minute cool down walk, and 20-minutes in the Steam Room. Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Mahalo.

July 24, 2018

1015 hrs. Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Cybex. Treadmill Bliss. The formula is fairly straightforward: ten minute warm-up walk, 3.00 mile timed run at 30:00 minutes for 10:00 min/mile average pace, with ten-minute cool down walk. Steam Room for 20 minutes, post-run. Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Mahalo.

July 19, 2018

1015 hrs. Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Cybex. Treadmill Bliss continues. Ten-minute warm-up, followed by 3.00 miles in 30:00 for a 10:00 min/mile average pace. Cool-down with a nice and easy ten-minute walk. 50 minutes of exercise. Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Steam. Mahalo.

July 17, 2018

0930 hrs. Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Cybex. Treadmill Bliss. Ten-minute warm-up walk, followed by 3.0 miles in 30:00 minutes for a 10:00 min/mile average pace. Cool down with another ten-minute walk. Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Steam. Mahalo.

July 16, 2018

0930 hrs. Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Cybex. Treadmill Bliss. Completed the 6.0 miles in 1:00:00 for a steady 10:00 min/mile pace. Spartacus Redux on the box. Steam. Mahalo.

July 11, 2018

0830 hrs. Campus Loop. Stayed up too late channeling my inner Winston Churchill, which, combined with the heat, made for a very uncomfortable run this morning. It was 75 degrees Fahrenheit (24 degrees Celsius) with 80% relative humidity when I hit the pavement. Completed the 3.01 miles in 33:00 for a super-slow 10:59 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

July 9, 2018

0845 hrs. Campus Loop. The sun was out and it was hot! Temp was an uncomfortable 81 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) with 80% relative humidity. No breeze of which to speak. Completed the 3.37 miles in 36:12 for a 10:44 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

July 7, 2018

2100 hrs. Campus Loop. Moonlight Run. Temp was a warm 83 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius) with 75% humidity. Headed South from the Boyd Street Portal to the Highway 9 boundary before tacking North through the Eastern edge of campus. Different buzz running at night; definitely more aware of traffic. Solid run, albeit a bit slow. Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Completed the 6.23 miles in 1:08:10 for a 10:57 min/mile average pace. Managed 10.63 miles on two runs for the week. Mahalo.

July 5, 2018

0815 hrs. Back in the game after taking a few days off for R and R purposes. Hit the road to brutal heat (83 degrees Fahrenheit, 28 degrees Celsius) and high humidity (90%). No breeze. Started somewhat respectable, and then cratered around the three-mile mark. Proud. Spartacus Redux Mix on the box, per custom. Completed the 4.40 miles in a sub-sonic 48:23 for an 11:00 min/mile pace. Water stop at mile three saved me. Mahalo.

June 30, 2018

0830 hrs. Campus Loop. Second leg of a back to back. 80 degrees Fahrenheit with 80% relative humidity and a solid breeze from the South. Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Completed the 6.00 miles in 1:04:59 for a 10:50 min/mile average pace. Entered the campus environs from the Jenkins Portal, heading South to the Weather Center, skirting West along the Highway 9 perimeter, before heading back North through the South Greek and residential environs. Week: completed four runs for 15.30 miles. Month: 61.20 miles on 14 runs. Solid. Mahalo.

June 29, 2018

0715 hrs. Campus Loop. First of a planned back to back. Temps remain warm (78 degrees Fahrenheit, 26 degrees Celsius) with 90% relative humidity. Completed the 3.31 miles in 35:23 for a 10:42 min/miles pace. Mahalo.

June 27, 2018

0645 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Amended "out and back." Two mile fun run for a rare back to back. Temp was a warm 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius) with 80% relative humidity. Nothing over the top. Completed the 2.05 miles in 21:39 for a sub-sonic 10:32 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

June 26, 2018

0640 hrs. Campus Loop. Extremely humid (95%) and warm (74 degrees Fahrenheit, 23 degrees Celsius) for this week's first run. Stepped out to a sauna this morning. Completed the 4.0 miles in a pedestrian 42:10 for a 10:32 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

June 23, 2018

0930 hrs. 10th run of the month. Campus Loop. Post-Thunderstorm Bliss. Cool (69 degrees Fahrenheit, 21 degrees Celsius) with a slight breeze from the South. Humidity was not an issue. Spartacus Redux on the box. Completed the 6.16 miles in 1:04:53 for a sub-sonic 10:32 min/mile pace. Slow and methodical from the onset. Three runs and 13.44 miles for the week. Will add another run to the routine beginning next week. Mahalo.

June 21, 2018

0635 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Beautiful morning on this, the first day of summer. Cool and manageable temperature (72 degrees Fahrenheit, 22 degrees Celsius) with 85% relative humidity and a slight breeze from the North. Too faint to call it a cold front (cool front, perhaps?), but it was nice. Completed the 4.0 miles in 41:18 for a 10:19 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

June 19, 2018

0645 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Another week of running inaugurated with a go-to 5k maintenance run through the campus. Temp was a manageable 22 degrees Celsius (72 degrees Fahrenheit) with 85% relative humidity. The lower than usual temperature and humidity made for an almost "cool" run this morning. Completed the 3.28 miles in 33:55 for a 10:21 min/mile pace. Blaming it on the rum. Salud. Mahalo.

June 16, 2018

0830 hrs. Campus Loop. Hot (78 degrees Fahrenheit, 26 degrees Celsius), humid (90% relative humidity), and windy. Extended the route to the Highway 9 boundary, before heading North through the East Campus.  Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Slow and deliberate, although it all started reasonably enough, the heat eventually conquered me. Water stop at the park saved my life. Completed the 5.46 miles in a sub-sonic 59:15 for a 10:51 min/mile pace. Wrapped up the week with 13.27 miles on three runs. Mahalo.

June 14, 2018

0645 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Thursday Fun Run. Hit the trail to 78 degrees (26 degrees Celsius) and 90% relative humidity. Almost like running in a sauna. Managed to complete the 4.06 miles in 41:38 for a 10:15 min/mile pace. Started with a sub-10 minute mile pace and then settled into a slower groove round mile three. Solid effort. Mahalo.

June 11, 2018

0700 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Warm temps (75 degrees Fahrenheit, 24 degrees Celsius) and high humidity (85%) to start the day. A slight breeze helped keep things manageable. Completed the 3.75 miles in 39:50 for a 10:38 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

June 9, 2018

0800 hrs. Campus Loop. Out the door later than planned, per weekend custom. The temp was a very warm 75 degrees Fahrenheit (24 degrees Celsius) with 90% relative humidity and a slight breeze from the South. Shorts and sleeveless. No tunes on the box this morning. Reversed the loop and headed East through the campus environs, South to Highway 9 perimeter, and then home through familiar territory.  Completed the 5.31 miles in a slow 57:01 for a 10:45 min/mile average pace. Had 14.10 miles on three runs this week, as the build continues. Mahalo.

June 6, 2018

0630 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Another cool morning run through familiar territory. Temp was a cool 64 degrees Fahrenheit (18 degrees Celsius) with 90% humidity. Reversed the loop for S and Gs. Shorts and the sleeveless. Completed the 3.78 miles in 39:23 for a 10: 26 min/mile pace. Not too bad after a night of Panama Pacific. Mahalo.

June 4, 2018

0630 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Very nice temperature change to inaugurate another week of running. Temp was a cool 62 degrees Fahrenheit (16 degrees Celsius) with 90% humidity and a slight Southerly breeze. Shorts and short-sleeves. Completed the 5.0 miles in sub-sonic 53:32 for an average pace of 10:43 min/mile. It was my 398th fastest five-miler since 2012. Proud. Mahalo.

June 1, 2018

0715 hrs. Campus Loop. First run of the month. Hot (75 degrees Fahrenheit, 24 degrees Celsius) with 95% humidity. Shorts and the sleeveless. Out on the trail as the sunlight hit the olive oil. Slow and sluggish after taking three days off. Completed the 5.0 miles in 53:37 for a sub-sonic 10:44 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

May 28, 2018

0530 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Last run of the month. Hit the trail to hot (73 degrees Fahrenheit, 23 degrees Celsius) and humid (90%) conditions. Shorts and sleeveless. Completed the 4.05 miles in 43:31 for a slowish 10:45 min/mile pace. May, 2018: 53 miles on 12 runs. Mahalo.

May 26, 2018

0700 hrs. Campus 10K. Reverse loop, extended to the Highway 9 perimeter, through the South Campus, and back to the shack. Hot and humid (71 degrees Fahrenheit, 21 degrees Celsius with 95% humidity.) Shorts and sleeveless. Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Nice, consistent pace from start to finish. Completed the 6.21 miles in 1:05:04 for a 10:29 min/mile average pace. 14.26 miles on three runs for the week. Mahalo.

May 24, 2018

0545 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. The 10th run of the month. Hit the trail to 72 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius), 95% humidity, and a slight breeze from the South. Long-sleeves and shorts. Go-to maintenance run originating from the Boyd Street Portal. Completed the 4.02 miles in 41:35 for a sub-sonic 10:20 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

May 22, 2018

0545 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Another week of running begins today. New go-to maintenance run reverts to four-miles. Stepped out to a beautiful Spring morning--66 degrees Fahrenheit (19 degrees Celsius) with 90% humidity. Shorts and long-sleeves. Completed the 4.03 miles in 40:20 for a 10:01 min/mile average pace. Mahalo.

May 19, 2018

0715 hrs. Campus Loop. Out the door a bit late this morning. Temp was a warm 72 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius), 90% humidity, and a slight breeze from the South. Wine-soaked heat. Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Had every intention of getting a solid seven miles in today. Completed the 5.45 miles in a slow and sluggish 59:59 for a 11:00 min/mile pace. Saved by the water stop at mile four. 12 miles for the week on three runs. Mahalo.

May 17, 2018

0545 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. 66 degrees (19 degrees Celsius) with 90% humidity and a slight breeze from the South. Shorts and long-sleeves. Solid effort under very favorable conditions. Preferred 5k maintenance run through familiar environs. Completed the 3.31 miles in 32:41 for 9:53 min/mile pace. Will undoubtedly extend the route for Saturday's planned seven miler. Mahalo.

May 15, 2018

0545 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Post-Thunderstorm Bliss. Go-to 5k maintenance run to begin another week on the road. 66 degrees Fahrenheit (19 degrees Celsius) with 90% humidity. Negligible breeze. Shorts and long-sleeves. Completed the 3.29 miles in 34:14 for a slow and sluggish 10:25 min/mile average pace. Mahalo.

May 12, 2018

0700 hrs. Campus Loop. 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius) with a serious pollen-laden breeze from the South. Shorts and sleeveless. Extended the campus maintenance route, per Saturday custom. Headed South from the Boyd Street Portal to the Highway 9 perimeter before trekking North, through the campus and the residential environs. Completed the 6.05 miles in a sub-sonic 1:04:34 for a 10:41 min/mile pace. Started "fast" and then slowed to a manageable, i.e., sustainable pace. Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Good times. Finished the week with 12.63 miles on three runs. Mahalo.

May 10, 2018

0600 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Out the door at the appointed hour for a nice and easy 5k. Temp was a manageable 67 degrees Fahrenheit (19 degrees Celsius) with 90% humidity. Long-sleeves and shorts. Completed the 3.3 miles in 32:56 for a 9:59 min/mile average pace. Feels good getting my legs and endurance back. No issues to convey at this stage. A 10k for Saturday looms. Mahalo.

May 7, 2018

0545 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Hit the trail with the temp a manageable 60 degrees Fahrenheit (16 degrees Celsius) with a slight breeze from the South.  Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Shorts and long-sleeves for this one. Completed the 3.28 miles in 33:23 for a 10:11 min/mile average pace. Mahalo.

May 5, 2018

0630 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Long-sleeves and shorts. A cool 58 degrees Fahrenheit (14 degrees Celsius) with a nice breeze from the South. Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Completed the 5.03 miles in 52:05 for a 10:22 min/mile pace. Solid. Mahalo.

May 1, 2018

0545 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Three weeks of self-imposed downtime came to an end this morning. Hit the trail at the appointed hour for an abridged maintenance run. Shorts and long-sleeves. Temp was a coolish 67 degrees Fahrenheit (19 degrees Celsius) with a nice breeze out of the South. Completed the 2.42 miles in 25:20 for a sub-sonic 10:28 minute/mile pace. Felt good to be back in the game again. Again. Will continue to build miles and endurance as the summer running season has officially started. Mahalo.

April 8, 2018

1400 hrs. Red Bud Classic. Cold (45 degrees Fahrenheit, 7 degrees Celsius) with a strong wind out of the South. Layered up with shorts, long-sleeves, and a light-weight running jacket. Hit the trail with McKinnis leading the way and setting the pace; Al Pacino sat this one out, as his training wasn't where he wanted it to be. Solid work from beginning to end. The cool weather made for absolutely perfect running conditions. Completed the 6.21 miles in 58:30 for a 9:25 min/mile pace, which was a bit faster than my usual pace. Felt depleted afterwards; sore for a couple of days. Mahalo.

April 3, 2018

0600 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Inaugurated the month of April with a 5k maintenance run through familiar environs. Warm, humid, and windy. Shorts and long-sleeves. Completed the 3.19 miles in 32:25 for a 10:09 min/mile pace. Bowel Related Issues (BRIs) made this run a potential disaster. Solid boundaries preclude this author from saying anything more. Finished March with 40 miles on 10 runs. Mahalo.

March 31, 2018

0730 hrs. Campus Loop. Cool and windy. Temp was a manageable 52 degrees Fahrenheit (11 degrees Celsius), but it felt a lot cooler with the strong South wind. Long-sleeves and shorts. No tunes on this one. Completed the 3.88 miles in 40:35 for a pedestrian 10:28 min/mile pace. Not bad for an Easter fast of 36-hours. Ten runs for the month. Mahalo.

March 28, 2018

0600 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Marine Layer Fog. Post-thunderstorm bliss. Cool 45 degrees (7 Celsius) with zero wind. Layered up with a soft shell, gloves, long-sleeves, and shorts. Completed the 3.30 miles in 34:34 for a 10:29 min/miles. Solid effort; felt good from beginning to end. Mahalo.

March 26, 2018

0600 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Back on the street to begin another week of fun and games. Cool and windy (62 degrees Fahrenheit, 17 degrees Celsius) for the week's first run. Long-sleeves and shorts. Completed the 2.4 miles in 24:49 for a 10:20 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

March 24, 2018

0800 hrs. Campus Loop. Extended the route into 10k range. Temp was a mild 60 degrees Fahrenheit (16 degrees Celsius) with a brisk Southern breeze. Beautiful Spring day out on the rail. Long-sleeves and shorts. Hip Hop on the box. Completed the 6.18 miles in 1:05:25 for a slowish 10:35 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

March 22, 2018

0700 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Another cold and windy start: 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius) with a strong South wind. Layered up with the soft shell, gloves, tights, and dri-fit long-sleeves for this one. Completed the 3.27 mile loop in 33:49 for a 10:20 min/mile pace. Slow and Low. Splits were consistent from beginning to end. Will look to double the route on Saturday. Mahalo.

March 20, 2018

0630 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Another cold (32 degrees Fahrenheit, 0 degrees Celsius) and windy (18 mph, 29 kph) morning out on the trail. Layered up with a soft shell and gloves, long-sleeves and tights. Extended the route South to the Lloyd Noble before heading back North. Completed the 4.72 miles in a sub-sonic 49:19 minute for a 10:27 min/mile average pace. Mahalo.

March 17, 2018

0800 hrs. Campus Loop. Reversed the route after months of hitting the trail from the Boyd Street portal. Out the door a bit later than usual for a rare daylight run. Temps a very manageable 42 degrees Fahrenheit (6 degrees Celsius) with a strong North breeze. Shorts and long-sleeves, soft shell and gloves for this one. Spartacus Redux on the box. Completed the 5.76 miles in 59:18 for a sub-sonic 10:17 min/mile average pace. Mahalo.

March 1, 2018 (out of sequence)

0545 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Hit the road to the waning vestiges of winter temps (32 degrees Fahrenheit, 0 degrees Celsius) and a negligible breeze from the North. Layered up for the elements, although it probably was overkill. Completed the 3.30 miles in 34:43 for a sub-sonic 10:31 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

March 14, 2018

0545 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. A sporadic running schedule continues. The Hash Bud Classic (10k) is but a mere 24 days away. Hit the trail with the temp right at freezing (32 degrees Fahrenheit, 0 degrees Celsius) with a slight North breeze. Felt slow and sluggish, which is to be expected, I suppose. Completed the 3.51 miles in a pedestrian 37:14 for a 10:36 min/mile average pace. Will have to double at some point this week to get to three runs. Mahalo.

March 6, 2018

0545 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Cold-ish (36 degrees Fahrenheit, 2 degrees Celsius) with a fairly substantial North breeze. Layered up and hit the trail. Completed the 3.00 miles in a sub-sonic 30:42 minutes for a 10:14 min/mile average pace. Bowel Related Issues (BRIs) caused fleeting waves of panic and fear; however, I managed to make it home before anything serious transpired. Listen to your body--before, during, and after a run--is always good advice. Mahalo.

February 26, 2018

0545 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Back in the game after a horrible, already discussed ankle sprain, which was followed up by a month off due to a minor eye surgery that kept me sidelined for most of February. I have gained 15 lbs and am rapidly approaching "Bloated Toad" status. Cleared by the doctor to resume physical activity, I'm back in the saddle again. Layered up and hit the cold trail (35 degrees Fahrenheit, 2 degrees Celsius) in the pre-dawn hours. Completed the 3.28 miles in a sub-sonic 35:34 for a 10:51 min/mile pace. Not my fastest work, but it did feel good to be out on the road again. Mahalo. 

January 25, 2018

0550 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Frozen 30 degrees Fahrenheit (-1 degrees Celsius) with a slight breeze from the South. Slow and Low. Left ankle blues continue. Tight and a bit sore. Completed the 3.31 miles in a sub-sonic 35.00 minutes for a 10:35 min/mile pace. The pace was methodical as I continue to get my legs and lungs back after a month off. Mahalo.

January 23, 2018

0550 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Back in the game after taking a month off due to a horribly sprained ankle that I suffered on December 27, 2017. Hit a hole in the street and before I knew it I was on the ground writhing in pain. Occupational hazard of running in the dark, I suppose. Feels good to be back at it. Headed out to frigid conditions (30 degrees Fahrenheit, -1 Celsius) with a slight breeze from the North. Completed the 3.33 miles in a sub-sonic 34:29 for a 10:22 min/mile pace. Ankle and knee were a bit tight and sore post-run. Will ease my way back into the groove. Mahalo.