December 22, 2022

1000 hrs. 34th run of the cycle. Another gray and overcast morning run through familiar territory. Back to the asphalt and concrete jungle. Punk on the Box. Temp was a manageable 50 degrees (10 degrees Celsius) and misty--cool and overcast--with Jo leading the way. Completed the 4.01 miles in a sub-sonic 42:22 for a 10:33 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

December 20, 2022

1000 hrs. The 33rd run of the cycle. Cool and Cloudy, Gray and Sunless. Rare concrete and asphalt trek through the neighborhood. Ran with Jo, who can get it done. 90s Playlist on the Box. Temp was a cool 58 degrees Fahrenheit (14 degrees Celsius) and there was no wind or humidity to note. Cool breeze in effect. It was my first non-trail run in over two-years. Trippy. Completed the 3.10 miles in 32:42 for a 10:32 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

December 18, 2022

1400 hrs. An abridged two and change after taking some time off. Temp was a cool 54 degrees Fahrenheit (12 degrees Celsius). The sun was out and there wasn’t a cloud in the sky. Trails were clear and debris-free. Lithium Mix on the Box. Completed the 2.39 miles in a sub-sonic 29:19 for a 12:16 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

November 1, 2022

1800 hrs. Chill. Perfect Autumn weather. 31st run of the cycle. Temp was 61 degrees Fahrenheit (16 degrees Celsius) with a slight breeze. Broke out the long-sleeves for S and Gs. Lithium Mix on the Box. Completed the 4.43 miles in 54:07 for a 12:13 min/mile pace. Trails were in good shape, but I started later than usual—had to bring  it home by the flashlight of my I-phone! Good times, as always. Mahalo. 

October 12, 2022

1900 hrs. 30th Run of the Cycle. Dark and Humid. Solid effort. Decent pace after taking a week off. Waiting for the time change and the ability to actually see the trail on the way home. Seattle on the Box—reminiscing about the Old Days. Completed the 4.42 miles in 54:55 for a 12:26 min/mile pace. The trails are in good shape—they’re clearing and cutting vegetation along the fire roads. Good times. Mahalo. 

September 28, 2022

1900 hrs. 29th Run of the Cycle. Unseasonably cool due to Hurricane Ian to our South. The temp was a cool-ish 73 degrees Fahrenheit (23 degrees Celsius) with negligible humidity. A nice, cool breeze for S and Gs. Lithium on the Box. Trails were empty. Slow and Low vibe. Completed the 4.44 miles in 56:02 fore a 12:38 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

September 21, 2022

1900 hrs. 28th Run of the Cycle. Another end-of-summer run through familiar territory. Brutal humidity (80%) and an uncomfortable 92 degrees Fahrenheit (33 degrees Celsius) at kickoff. First Wave on the Box. Kept myself upright this time around. Completed the 4.43 miles in a sub-sonic 56:20 for a 12:44 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

September 14, 2022

1900 hrs. The 27th Run of the Cycle. Hit the trail—literally—and survived to tell about it. Dusk, limited sight, and a tree root jumped up and grabbed me. Left side scrapes and contusions. Nothing broken! Heavy Metal Revisited on the Box. Completed the 4.42 miles in 54:00 for a 12:14 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

September 7, 2022

1900 hrs. 26th Run of the Cycle. Post-Thunderstorm Blues. Hot and brutally Humid conditions prevailed. Mud, puddles of fear, and fallen branches littered the trail. A warm 85 degrees Fahrenheit (29 degrees Celsius) with the RH a resounding 80%. North Florida Summer fun. The Tragically Hip on the Box. Slow and Low that is the tempo. Completed the 4.43 miles in 57:28 for a 12:58 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

August 24, 2022

1900 hrs. 25th Run of the Cycle. A steady, unrelenting rain for the first two miles, followed by sauna-like humidity and the feeling of imminent collapse. The trail was muddy, slippery, and difficult to navigate. Temp was 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius) with 90% humidity, which made it feel much warmer. First Wave on the Box. Completed the 4.44 miles in 56:57 for a 12:50 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

August 17, 2022

1930 hrs. 24th Run of the Cycle. Trail run through familiar territory. Hot and Humid—87 degrees Fahrenheit (31 degrees Celsius) with 80% RH. Heat Index above 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Slow and Low. First Wave on the Box. Depleted. Like a blood-letting. Completed the 4.42 miles in 58:08 for a sub-sonic 13:07 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

August 10, 2022

1900 hrs. The 23rd Run of the Cycle. Back in familiar territory. Overcast, post-thunderstorm bliss. Soggy trails, humidity, and the occasional drizzle to keep things interesting. Long-sleeves and shorts. Lithium Mix on the Box. Slow, sluggish. Completed the 4.44 miles in a sub-sonic 59:52 for a 13:30 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

August 4, 2022

0600 hrs. Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Early morning track work at the Villa Olimpica. Solid work. Warmish. Lithium Mix on the Box. 22nd Run of the Cycle. Completed the 5.0 miles in 58:31 for an 11:42 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

July 31, 2022

0800 hrs. Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Villa Olimpica track work to close out the month. Cool and overcast. Long-sleeves and shorts. Slow and Low. Completed the 5.0 miles in 59:01 for an 11:48 min/mile pace. Lithium Mix on the Box. Mahalo. 

July 18, 2022

1730 hrs. 20th Run of the Cycle. The build continues. Heat and Humidity rule this space. Post-Thunderstorm Bliss. Mud, debris, puddles, and fear strewn throughout the trail. San Shades for the first time ever. Womanz on the Box. 89 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius) with 75% RH—made it feel like it was 97 degrees. Slow and Low that is the tempo.Completed the 4.43 miles in a sub-sonic 57:38 for a 13:01 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

July 12, 2022

1830 hrs. 19th run of the cycle. Brutal heat (91 degrees Fahrenheit, 33 degrees Celsius) with the RH hovering around 70%. Like running in a steam sauna. Finished depleted. Post-thunderstorm bliss. The trail was muddy and debris-laden. Punk on the Box. Completed the 4.39 miles in 57:00 for a sub-sonic 12:59 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

June 28, 2022

1800 hrs. 18th Run of the Cycle. Warm (88 degrees Fahrenheit, 31 degrees Celsius) with brutal humidity. Completely bonked 3.5 miles into things. Like a blood-letting. Nursed it home in survival mode. The First Wave on the Box. Completed the 4.43 miles in 56:32 for a 12:46 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

June 25, 2022

0800 hrs. Saturday morning 5k through familiar territory. Good times. Cloudy and overcast. Temp was a warm 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) High humidity. Completed the 3.25 miles in 39:53 for a sub-sonic 12:16 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

June 20, 2022

0800 hrs. Out the door at the crack of 800 am for a rare morning trail run through allied territory. It was the 16th run of the cycle. Brutal combination of sun, heat, humidity, and the lingering effects of a serious Jack Daniels buzz last night. Off the chart conditions: cloudless skies, temp was 81 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and 70% relative humidity. "Womenz" Mix on the Box. Completed the 4.37 miles in 52:05 for an 11:54 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

June 1, 2022

1830 hrs. 15th Run of the Cycle. Trail Running Bliss. Hot and Humid. 92 degrees Fahrenehit (33 degrees Celsius) coupled with the ultra-humid for shits and giggles. Florida, on the cusp of Summer. No breeze. Absolutely still. Lithium on the Box. The heat is here. Completed the 4.45 miles in 52:44 for an 11:51 min/mile pace. Mahalo

May 18, 2022

1900 hrs. Trail Bliss Revisited. Summer on the Brink. The temp (90 degrees Fahrenheit, 32 degrees Celsius) and the 50% RH combined to make this another warm one. Lithium Mix on the Box. Completed the 5.02 miles in 1:00:29 for a sub-sonic 12:03 min per mile pace. Mahalo. 

May 16, 2022

1800 hrs. 12th Run of the Cycle. The build continues. Summer on the brink. Temp was a warm 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius) with 50% RH. The air was thick and still. Hit the wall at the third mile, but pushed through. Slow and Low. Nirvana on the Box. Completed the 4.68 miles in 58:13 for a sub-sonic 12:26 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

May 4, 2022

1800 hrs. 11th run of the cycle. Hit the trail at the appointed hour with the temp a respectable 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius) with over the top humidity. Slow and Low tempo; sans music. Solid pace in spite of the heat and humidity. Completed the 4.75 miles in 55:23 for an 11:40 min/mile pace. Mahalo 

April 28, 2022

1800 hrs. 10th run of the cycle. 85 degrees Fahrenheit (29 degrees Celsius) with high humidity. The sun was out in full-force this afternoon. Trails were even hot! Hip Hop on the Box. Slowish pace. Completed the 4.70 miles in 56:01 for an 11:55 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

April 26, 2022

1800 hrs. Trail Running Bliss. 9th Run of the Cycle. Heat and Humidity rule the day. Temp was a muggy 85 degrees Fahrenheit (29 degrees Celsius) with 80% RH. Lithium on the Box. Took last week off due to an URI. Mucosal Madness. Solid, in spite of the Fear and Loathing. Completed the 4.75 miles in 56:50 for a pedestrian 11:59 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

April 14, 2022

1800 hrs. 8th run of the cycle. Overcast and humid, Post-Thunderstorm Blues. Lithium on the Box. My legs are returning—cadence, breathing, and balance, as well. The recent rains have made the West Loop more challenging. Completed the 4.72 miles in 55:01 for an 11:40 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

April 12, 2022

1800 hrs. Trail Running Bliss. The 7th run of the cycle. Hot 81 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) with a slight breeze. Low RH. Low Carbohydrate intake. Lithium on the Box. Solid run through familiar territory. Completed the 4.68 miles in 53:22 for a sub-sonic 11:24 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

April 8, 2022

1830 hrs. The 6th run of the cycle. Hit the trail with a cool 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius) and super low humidity. Punk in the Box. Nice and Easy. Beautiful Spring weather in North Florida. Completed the 4.75 miles in 54:42 for an 11:31 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

April 4, 2022

1730 hrs. The Build continues; 5th run of the cycle. Hot (80 degrees Fahrenheit, 27 degrees Celsius) and Humid (80% RH) with a slight breeze. Trails remain muddy in places, but overall they are manageable. Rain chances of 100% loom for tomorrow, so I hit the trail for a rare Monday run. Sluggish, mainly due to atmospheric conditions, but finished strong. First Wave on the Box. Completed the 4.33 miles in 50:40 for an 11:43 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

March 29, 2022

1800 hrs. Hot and Humid (80 degrees Fahrenheit, 27 degrees Celsius with 70% relative humidity; a slight breeze helped). 4th run of the cycle. Trails were soaked from recent rainfall, but it was manageable. Standing water and mud throughout. Lithium Mix on the Box. Completed the 4.62 miles in 54:32 for an 11:48 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

March 24, 2022

1800 hrs. 3rd run for the cycle. Trail Running Bliss. Grey, overcast skies; drizzle, mud. Cool (60 degrees Fahrenheit, 16 degrees Celsius) with the relative humidity a non-issue. Lithium Mix on the Box. Completed the 4.43 miles in 52:50 for an 11:56 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

March 22, 2022

1800 hrs. The 2nd run of the cycle. Temp was a pleasant 72 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius) with 60% relative humidity. A beautiful Spring day in North Florida. Beastie Boys on the Box. Completed the 4.00 miles in 48:24 for a 12:04 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

March 8, 2022

1800 hrs. Nice and easy two-mile trail run through familiar territory. Nirvana on the Box. Temp was cool and manageable. Completed the two-miles in 25:08 for a very pedestrian 12:31 min/mile pace. Felt great getting back on the trail! Mahalo. 

January 26, 2022

1900 hrs. Back in the Saddle Again. Again. On the road after a three-month respite. Cool runnings under the lights at The Meadows. Lithium Mix on the Box. Completed the 3.06 miles in 38:00 for a 12:26 min/mile pace. Mahalo.