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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
