February 2, 2023

1700 hrs. 7th Run of the Cycle. The inaugural father-daughter run; abridged as not to kill the 12-year old. Slow and Low...nice and easy. Sans Music. Nice being out on the trail with the Princesa. Completed the 2.02 miles in 22:48 for a sub-sonic 11:19 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

Jan 31, 2023

1700 hrs. 6th Run of the Cycle. Overcast and Humid. Soft rain spots the trail. 74 degrees Fahrenheit (23 degrees Celsius) with manageable humidity. Drizzle. Unrelenting drizzle. The trail was slick and unpredictable from the onset. Slow, careful steps in the usual places. Rock Pesado on the Caja. Completed the 4.44 miles in 52:56 for an 11:55 min/mile pace. Feeling good. Mahalo. 

January 29, 2023

0900 hrs. Sunday Fun Run with Jo through the neighborhood. Cool 57 degrees Fahrenheit (14 degrees Celsius) with sad, gray overcast skies. First Wave on the Box. Long-Sleeve Drip. Slow and Low. Completed the 5.30 miles in 1:01.10 for an 11:24 min/mile pace. Mahalo. 

January 26, 2023

1700 hrs. 4th Run of the Cycle. Hit the trail at the appointed hour. West Loop. 55 degrees Fahrenheit (13 degrees Celsius), Cool and Crisp. Winter in the Horse Latitudes. Beastie Boys on the Box. Completed the 4.44 miles in 51:36 for a sub-sonic 11:38 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

January 21, 2023

1300 hrs. Saturday Afternoon Bliss. 3rd run of the cycle. A cool 57 degrees Fahrenheit (14 degrees Celsius) with a nice breeze and a cloudless sky. Long-sleeve drip. Single trail to start--cutbacks, wicked elevation changes, roots, uneven terrain, etc. Chill. Tried to make up lost time on the backend. Fruit Salad Mix on the Box. Completed the 4.67 miles in 55:37 for an 11:54 min/mile pace. Per Runkeeper, it was my 543rd fastest four miler. Proud. Mahalo. 

January 19, 2023

1700 hrs. The 2nd run of the cycle. Out the door to 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and a clear, cloudless sky. Indian Summer Revisited. Trails are raked and barren. Reminiscent of a dystopian wasteland. Lithium Mix on the Box. Channeling my inner Grant Random. Getting my cadence and lungs back. Completed the 4.42 miles in 54:51 for a pedestrian 12:24 min/mile pace. Slow Ride. Mahalo. 

January 2, 2023

0900 hrs. Ran with Jo for the inaugural 2023 run through familiar territory. Overcast, misty, and cool with the temp a very manageable 60 degrees Fahrenheit (16 degrees Celsius). The marine layer fog from the early AM was burning off; beautiful running weather. Lithium Mix on the Box. A nice and easy five miles on asphalt. I am looking forward to getting back to the trails.  Finished the 5.04 miles in 50:36 for a 10:02 min/mile pace. I reset the cycle on January 1, 2023. The goal for runs completed this year is 150. Mahalo. 

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