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.
1800 hrs. 13th run of the cycle. Retirement Party for the Brooks Cascadia--a solid shoe that served me well on the trail. Going to shop around a bit and see what the future holds. Hip Hop on the Box. The temp was a Spring-like 78 degrees Fahrenheit (26 degrees Celsius) with cloudy skies and a spot of humidity. The Heat and Humidity loom. Completed the 4.78 miles in 54:39 for an 11:26 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
1730 hrs. 12th run of the cycle. A rare Monday PM run through allied territory. Slower than the last trip. Trails remain in good shape. Coolish--temperature a manageable 62 degrees Fahrenheit (17 degrees Celsius). Gray, sad, overcast skies with the threat of unrealized rain. Lithium Mix on the Box. Completed the 4.44 miles in 50:37 for an 11:23 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
1730 hrs. Cool and Overcast; 60 degrees Fahrenheit (16 degrees Celsius) with a slight, variable breeze. Long-sleeves and shorts. Hip Hop on the Box--Old School with Tupac receiving extended play. Completed the 4.43 miles in 48:50 for an 11:01 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
1700 hrs. Cool Breeze.10th run of the cycle. 63 degrees Fahrenheit Still. Blue skies. First Wave on the Box. Completed the 4.43 miles in 49:46 for an 11:14 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
1800 hrs. The 9th Run of the Cycle. With La Princesa. Cool 72 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius) with cloudy skies and a touch of humidity. The threat of Spring looms. Sans music. Completed the 2.0 miles in 23:04 for an 11:34 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
1730 hrs. The 8th Run of the Cycle. The Soft Parade. Overcast and gray; still. A cool 65 degrees Fahrenheit (18 degrees Celsius). The hint of rain loomed throughout. Lithium Mix on the Box. Completed the 4.42 miles in 49:57 for an 11:17 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
