March 22, 2024

0600 hrs. The 13th Run of the Cycle. It was 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) with 90% humidity at the crack of 600 AM.  La Cinta Costera. Stuck to the grass sections instead of the hardscape. Lithium Mix on the Turntable. Completed the 4.01 miles in 45:31 for an 11:21 min/mile pace. The final run of the trip is planned for Sunday. Mahalo. 

March 20, 2024

0700 hrs. A rare run with Jo. The 12th Run of the Cycle. Ciudad de Panamá and the Cinta Costera. A very pedestrian-friendly hardscape of bricks and asphalt, green spaces and outdoor activities. Bike and pedestrian bliss. Nice and easy, extremely warm and humid. 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) with 90% humidity at the crack of seven. Like a steam room, with an intermittent breeze of the Gulf of Panama. Sans Music. Completed the 4.12 miles in a sub-sonic 54:14 for a 13:10 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

March 17, 2024

1800 hrs. The 11th Run of the Cycle. Steady rain from the beginning to the end. Eastern Approach, including a loop around the baseball fields for S and Gs. The temp was a manageable 72 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius) with 90% RH. An absolutely beautiful day for running. Fruit Salad Mix on the Box. Completed the 6.11 miles in 1:09:34 for an 11:24 min/min pace. Mahalo. 

March 15, 2024

1800 hrs. The 10th Run of the Cycle. Go-to trail run through familiar territory. West Loop Revisited. Overcast and humid. Bliss. Hal Higdon rules in effect. 78 degrees Fahrenheit (26 degrees Celsius) with 70% RH. Hum on the Box. Because, of course. Completed the 4.40 miles in 51:56 for a sub-sonic 11:39 min/mile pace. Mahalo.  

March 7, 2024

1730 hrs. The 9th Run of the Cycle. The heat is building; the waning days of a weak Florida winter are upon us. The temp was 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and the 70% RH made it slightly uncomfortable. Probably could have ditched the long-sleeves for this one. Rediscovering Hum after a 30-year hiatus. Deep dive. Completed the 4.44 miles in a pedestrian 49:53 for an 11:15 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

February 22, 2024

1730 hrs. The 5th Run of the Cycle. The go-to Western Loop. Sunny and relatively warmish 73 degrees Fahrenheit (23 degrees Celsius). Lithium Mix on the Box. Completed the 4.44 miles in 49:53 for an 11:15 min/mile pace. Mahalo.  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

March 1, 2024

1730 hrs. The 8th Run of the Cycle. Drake on the Box. Soft rain throughout the final third. A very manageable 61 degrees Fahrenheit (16 degrees Celsius) with overcast skies and low humidity. Fading daylight. Empty spaces. Sea legs returning. Completed the 4.44 miles in 50:05 for an 11:16 min/mile pace. Strong finish. Mahalo.