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.