1800 hrs. A cool front ushered in the 23rd Run of the Cycle. Temp was an unseasonable 65 degrees Fahrenheit (18 degrees Celsius) with 50% relative humidity (RH) and overcast skies. Post-Deluge Blues. The trail was nice, though a bit muddy in places. West-Loop out and back. First Wave on the Box, anchored by the Cure. Completed the 4.43 miles in 47:57 for a 10:49 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
1700 hrs. Rare Monday run through familiar territory. The 22nd Run of the Cycle. Trails are in their best shape. A warm 85 degrees Fahrenheit (29 degrees Celsius) with a bit of humidity as we continue to usher in the Spring running season. Hip Hop on the Box featuring a healthy rotation of Drake. Completed the 4.43 miles (West Loop) in 48:15 for a 10:53 min/mile pace. Loose. Mahalo.
1800 hrs. 21st Run of the Cycle. A warm 81 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) under partly cloudy skies. Post-Thunderstorm Bliss with a touch of humidity keep things interesting. Extended the route to the Southern boundary and back to home base via the East and West Loops. Hip Hop on the Box. Completed the 6.28 miles in 1:10:36 for an 11:15 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
1800 hrs. 20th Run of the Cycle. Poached the Port-a-Potty at the .75 mile mark as Bowel Related Issues (BRIs) almost derailed this run from the onset. Jesus Christ. Springtime in Vienna vibes: 81 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) with cloudless blue skies and a palpable lack of humidity. A beautiful day. Lithium Mix on the Box with Blink anchoring the tunes this late afternoon. Reversed the loop for S and Gs. Completed the 4.44 miles in 49:52 for an 11:14 min/mile pace. Solid. Mahalo.
1800 hrs. 19th Run of the Cycle. A beautiful day--70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius) with cloudless skies. Spring is truly on the brink. Hip Hop on the Box. [Scarface remains one of the most underrated rappers of all time. Those who know, know.] Completed the 4.44 miles in 51:10 for a sub-sonic 11:32 min/mile pace. Sanctuary. Mahalo.
1800 hrs. The 18th Run of the Cycle. Cool and Crisp. A pleasant 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius) with blue skies and a nice breeze. Lithium Mix on the Box. Continue to combine the East and West Loops for a nice change of pace; the East Loop requires more focus, as the roots and rocks are more pronounced. Completed the 5.01 miles in 56:48 for an 11:20 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
1830 hrs. 17th Run of the Cycle. Extended East-West Loop combo for an even six miles. First Wave on the Box. A manageable 59 degrees Fahrenheit (15 degrees Celsius) for Winter's last hurrah. Post-Thunderstorm debris-laden bliss on the trail. Soggy in places. Completed the 6.01 miles in 1:08:27 for an 11:23 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
1800 hrs. The 16th run of the cycle. The temp was a warm 85 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius) with notable humidity and a slight breeze. Blue skies and Pollen. Trails are raked and in great shape. Beastie Boys on the Box--channeling 1986 all over again. Good work. Completed the 4.45 miles in 49:06 for an 11:06 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
1800 hrs. 15th run of the cycle. East Loop Love for a change of pace. Bout clipped it. 75 degrees Fahrenheit (24 degrees Celsius) and breezy. Lithium Mix on the Box. Completed the 4.58 miles in 52:33 for a sub-sonic 11:28 min/mile pace. The heat and humidity are building. The infamous and unrelenting North Florida summer looms. Mahalo.
1730 hrs. Inaugural run with the Hoka Speedgoat 5. Super stoked.14th run of the cycle. 83 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius) with a big breeze to keep it manageable. Punk on the Box. Heavy, sustained dose of the Ramones. Embrace the grind. Completed the 4.44 miles in 48:30 for a 10:56 min/mile pace. Nice work. Mahalo.
