October 20, 2021

1800 hrs. Another beautiful fall afternoon in N. Florida—the temperature was a mild 80 degrees (27 degrees Celsius) with negligible humidity. Ditched the ear buds and ran sans music for this one. Cadence, breathing, and the sounds of the wild in lieu of the usual suspects. Completed the 4.55 miles in 52.15 for a sub-sonic 11:29 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

October 12, 2021

1800 hrs. Autumn on the Brink. A relatively cool 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) with 10% humidity. Cloudless skies and dry trails. The promise of cooler weather looms. Blink 182 on the Box. Completed the 4.46 miles in 52:45 for a sub-sonic, carbohydrate-deprived 11:50 min/mile pace.  

October 7, 2021

1800 hrs. Another solid trail run through familiar territory. West Loop and beyond. Summer returned with the temperature an uncomfortable 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius) with RH in the 85% range. The Sauna Returns. Nirvana on the Box. Again. Completed the 4.58 miles in 50:41 for a lethargic 11:05 min/mile pace. Drain Me. Mahalo. 

October 5, 2021

1800 hrs. Post-Thunderstorm Trail Bliss Revisited. Overcast and humid. The temperature was a pleasant 78 degrees Fahrenheit (26 degrees Celsius) and there was a decent breeze. Nirvana on the Box. Completed the 4.55 miles in 49:06 for a 10:47 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

September 23, 2021

1800 hrs. (out of chronological order) Relatively cool with the false hope of Autumn--77 degrees Fahrenheit, 25 degrees Celsius--providing a nice, short-lived respite from the heat and humidity. The Psychedelic Furs on the Box, which remains one of my favorites, dating back to the early 1980s. Completed the 4.60 in 51:35 for an 11:13 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

September 30, 2021

1800 hrs. Overcast and brutally humid, but the cloud cover made for a nice change. The temp (85 degrees Fahrenheit, 29 degrees Celsius) was a bit cooler, and a slight breeze helped. Lithium on the Box. Completed the 4.48 miles in 50:29 for an 11:17 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

September 28, 2021

1800 hrs. The Song Remains the Same: Hot (90 degrees Fahrenheit, 32 degrees Celsius) and high humidity (75% RH) for another solid trail run. U2 on the Box. Fall cleanup--mowing, mostly, has commenced around the trails. Completed the 5.47 miles in 1:01:35 for an 11:16 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

September 21, 2021

1800 hrs. Autumn Equinox Trail Run through familiar territory. Hot (85 degrees Fahrenheit, 29 degrees Celsius) and extremely humid (75% RH) with the hint of rain unfulfilled. Lithium Mix on the Box. Completed the 4.70 miles in 55:52 for a sub-sonic 11:53 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

September 16, 2021

1800 hrs. 32nd run of the cycle. The Brooks-era was inaugurated this afternoon. I've spent 25 years in New Balance shoes--and a brief, futile stint with Adidas--so it's going to be an interesting change. Typical end-of-summer weather in N. Florida--Warm (80 degrees Fahrenheit, 27 degrees Celsius) with 75% humidity; overcast, and the everpresent hint of rain loomed. Lithium Mix on the Box. Completed the 5.45 miles in 1:03:50 for an 11:43 min/mile average pace. Mahalo. 

September 14, 2021

1800 hrs. 31st run of this cycle. Overcast, much cooler, and humid. The temp was a manageable 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius) with overcast skies and high humidity (75%) for today's festivities. Retirement party for the NB 1260s. First Wave on the Box. Trails are hammered in places. Completed the 4.53 miles in 51:53 for an 11:27 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

September 9, 2021

1800 hrs. 30th run of the cycle. Lithium Mix on the Box. Warm (90 degrees Fahrenheit, 32 degrees Celsius) and humid (75% RH) with overcast skies. Slow and low that is the tempo. Depleted, carb-deficit world view from the onset. Completed the 4.45 miles in 53:28 for a 12:00 min/mile pace. Recent heavy rains have left the trails hammered in places, which requires a bit more concentration. Mahalo.  

September 7, 2021

1800 hrs. The Soft Parade. Humid, post-thunderstorm blues revisited. The temperature was a respectable 90 degrees with 80% humidity to make it interesting. Like running in a steam room. Solid run through familiar territory. Nirvana on the Box. Completed the 4.44 miles in 52:00 for a sub-sonic 11:42 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

September 2, 2021

1800 hrs. Warm (88 degrees Fahrenheit, 31 degrees Celsius), sunny, and humid (60% RH) for the 28th run of the cycle. Rained out on Tuesday, the trail was muddy in the usual spots. Lithium Mix on the Box. Completed the 4.50 miles in 52:01 for an 11:33 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

August 26, 2021

1800 hrs. Summer in North Florida. A very warm, overcast, humid trail run on the Western loop. It was the 27th run of the cycle. The temp was a relatively manageable 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) with 60% humidity. Lithium Mix on the Box. Completed the 4.39 miles in 51:02 for an 11:37 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

August 24, 2021

1800 hrs. The 26th run of this cycle. Another hot and humid post-thunderstorm trail run through familiar territory. The trail was muddy, slick, and slightly treacherous in certain parts. The temp was 84 degrees Fahrenheit (29 degrees Celsius) with 60% RH. Completed the 4.53 miles in 51:37 for 11:24 min/mile pace. B-Sides on the Box. Mahalo. 

August 19, 2021

1730 hrs. The Grind continues in brutal heat and humidity. It was the 25th Run of the Cycle. The temp was a warm 92 degrees Fahrenheit (33 Celsius) with 50% humidity. Another scorcher out on the trail. First Wave on the Box. Completed the 4.50 miles in 54:11 for a 12:03 min/mile pace. 

August 17, 2021

1800 hrs. Abridged Trail Run through familiar territory. The heat, the humidity, and the lack of carbs and proper hydration were brutal. The temp was a respectable 92 degrees Fahrenheit (33 degrees Celsius) with 60% humidity. It felt like it was 103 degrees Fahrenheit (39 degrees Celsius), per the Weather app. First Wave on the Box. Completed the 3.84 miles in 45:03 for an 11:45 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

August 10, 2021

1730 hrs. Brutal post-thunderstorm heat and humidity. Bliss. 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius) and 75% humidity. The build continues--lungs and legs. Lithium Mix on the Box. Completed the 4.45 miles in 51:48 for an 11:38 min/mile pace. 23rd run for the cycle. Mahalo. 

August 5, 2021

1800 hrs. Drizzle and Humidity. 22nd run of the cycle. Elinor Klapp Phipps Trails. First Wave on the Box. The temp (82 degrees Fahrenheit, 28 degrees Celsius) and humidity (90% RH) combined for a muggy run. Completed the 4.55 miles in 50:50 for an 11:10 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

August 3, 2021

1800 hrs. 21st Run of the Cycle. Back in familiar territory running the trails at Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park. Hot and humid, overcast and still. Temp was a warm 82 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius) with 90% humidity. Blink-182 on the Box. Completed the 4.29 miles in 51:17 for an 11:57 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

July 27, 2021

1900 hrs. Tom Brown Park Trails Revisited. 20th run of the cycle. Overcast and Humid. T-Storms to the North. Solid 5k trail run to close out the Tom Brown Series for the near term. 

Lithium on the Box. Completed the 3.17 miles in 37:46 for an 11:55 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

July 22, 2021

1900 hrs. The temp was 93 degrees Fahrenheit (that's 34 degrees Celsius, for those of you scoring using the Metric System) with 60% humidity. Depleted. Lithium Mix on the Box. Completed the 3.01 miles in 36:55 for a 12:15 min/mile pace. Getting to Tom Brown Park is nice. Trails are extensive and offer a change of scenery. Heading back to familiar territory in August. Mahalo. 

July 20, 2021

1900 hrs. Tom Brown Park Trails. Humid and overcast with 81 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and a slight breeze. Long-sleeves for this one, and I'm not quite sure as to why. The 18th run of the cycle. Lithium Mix on the Box. Muddy, water-logged trails throughout. Completed the 3.45 miles in 44:00 for a super sub-sonic 12:45 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

July 13, 2021

1900 hrs. Tom Brown Park for a change of scenery. 17th run for the cycle. Back on the trail after taking five weeks off. Hit the road to high heat (90 degrees Fahrenheit, 32 degrees Celsius) with obnoxiously high humidity (90% RH) and a slight, almost negligible breeze. Completed the 3.23 miles (5k) in 38:53 for a sub-sonic 12:03 min/mile pace. Nirvana on the Box. Will ease back into the grind. Mahalo. 

May 27, 2021

1800 hrs. 16th run for the cycle. Completed two months of runs--two x weekly, per Dr.'s orders. Another 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius) run with brutal humidity (90% RH); a slight breeze brought some relief. First Wave on the Box. Completed the 4.36 miles in 49:37 for an 11:22 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

May 25, 2021

1730 hrs. It's getting hot here in North Florida. The 15th run of the cycle saw temps in the 90s for the first time this year. It was 91degrees Fahrenheit (33 degrees Celsius) with  80% RH. Broke out the First Wave Mix for S and Gs. Completed the 4.45 miles in 48:48 for a 10:58 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

May 20, 2021

1730 hrs. Hot and Humid--the cycle continues. The temp was a warm 81 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) with 70% RH. Lithium on the Box. Completed the 4.39 miles in 49:14 for an 11:14 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

May 18, 2021

1730 hrs. Sans phone, so the run was put in manually. You'll have to take my word for it! Solid, warm run through familiar territory. Completed the 4.44 miles in 48:44 for a 10:59 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

May 13, 2021

1800 hrs. The 12th rn of the cycle--overcast and unseasonably cool (68 degrees Fahrenheit, 20 degrees Celsius) and low humidity. Pace, breathing, cadence, and stride. Chris Cornell on the box. Completed the 4.43 miles in 48:23 for a 10:56 min/mile average pace. Mahalo. 

May 11, 2021

1745 hrs. Humid and overcast. The 11th run of the cycle. Blink 182 on the box. The Build continues. Completed the 4.44 miles in 49:47 for an 11:12 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

May 6, 2021

1745 hrs. The 10th run of the cycle. Hot and Humid. Getting my lungs and legs back. Hip Hop on the Box. Completed the 4.42 miles in 49:46 for an 11:15 min/mile pace. Mahalo.  

May 4, 2021

1730 hrs. Warm (81 degrees Fahrenheit, 27 degrees Celsius) and Humid (80% humidity) with a slight breeze. Lost Key Blues #2. Bliss. #9 for the Cycle. Lithium Mix on the Box. Completed the 4.67 miles in 55.55 for an 11:58 minute per mile pace. Mahalo. 

April 30, 2021

1730 hrs. High temp (85 degrees Fahrenheit, 29 degrees Celsius) with 50% RH. Trail Running Bliss, 8th run of the cycle. Finished April with eight quality runs--feeling stronger by the day. Lithium Mix on the Box. Completed the 4.20 miles in 50:48 for a 12:06 min per mile average pace. The month of May will be two runs per week, as the doctor ordered. Mahalo. 

April 27, 2021

1730 hrs. Hot (87 degrees Fahrenheit, 31 degrees Celsius) with 25% humidity. Trail Running Bliss continues with this, the 7th run of the cycle. Doctor's orders keeping me to two runs per week for two months is allowing me the time to get back into the groove without overdoing it. It feels good to be back on the trail. Forgive me if I repeat myself. Building mileage and lung capacity are always a good thing. Lithium Mix on the Box. Completed the 4.48 miles in 51.47 for an 11:34 minute per mile pace. Mahalo. 

April 22, 2021

1730 hrs. Trail Running Bliss. 6th run of the cycle. A cool 70 degrees Fahrenheit ( 21 degrees Celsius) with 20% RH. Bonked just past the third-mile marker. Channeled my inner David Goggins to finish strong. Punk Mix on the Box. Completed the 4.50 miles in 54:15 for a pedestrian 12:04 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

April 20, 2021

1730 hrs. Trail Running Blues, #5 for the Cycle. Warm (73 degrees Fahrenheit, 23 degrees Celsius) with 70% relative humidity for this one. Very manageable conditions. Lithium Mix on the Box. Completed the 4.49 miles in 53:02 for an 11:49 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

April 15, 2021

1730 hrs. Trail Running Bliss. #4 for the Cycle. Another hot (79 degrees Fahrenheit, 26 degrees Celsius) and unbearably humid (95% RH) afternoon run. Lithium Mix on the Box. Completed the 4.50 miles in 53:38 for an 11:55 min/mile average pace. Mahalo. 

April 13, 2021

1730 hrs. Trail Running Bliss. #3 for the Cycle. Extended the route to complete the West Loop. Post-thunderstorm Clarity. Lithium Mix on the Box. Completed the 4.62 miles in 53:31 for an 11:35 min/mile average pace. Feels good to be back on the trail. Mahalo. 

April 8, 2021

1800 hrs. Trail Running Bliss. #2 for the cycle. Hot and humid--76 degrees Fahrenheit, 24 degrees Celsius with 90% humidity. Lithium Mix on the Box. Completed the 3.22 miles in 39:49 for a 12:22 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

April 6, 2021

1800 hrs. Back in the saddle again. Again. Trail Running Bliss. Back to the grind after taking the last six months off to nurse two debilitating injuries: IT Band Syndrome and Plantar Fasciitis. I have resigned myself to running the trails for the rest of my life. Lithium Mix on the box. Completed the 3.37 miles in 45:23 for a 13:27 min/mile average pace. #1 for the cycle. Mahalo.