1900 hrs. 37th Run of the Cycle. 388th fastest 3-5 miler. Trail Running Bliss under perfectly blue skies. The temp was a deceivingly warm 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) with 60% humidity. Obnoxious summer heat looms. Felt slow from the onset. Lithium Mix on the Box. Kurt. Completed the 4.45 miles in 50:16 for an 11:18 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
1800 hrs. The 36th Run of the Cycle. The temp was a warm 82 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius) with 60% RH. Extended Loop: East, West, and the Ballpark. 10k Bliss. Hit the trail--literally. Scraped and bruised, but otherwise fine. Lithium Mix on the Box. Completed the 6.46 miles in 1:14:34 for a sub-sonic 11:32 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
1600 hrs. A rare Sunday afternoon run through familiar territory. West Loop Blues. It was the 35th Run of the Cycle. The temp hovered around 82 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius) for the duration; RH a low 40%. Strong finish. Lithium Mix on the Box. Heavy STP rotation continues. Completed the 4.45 miles in 48:28 for a 10:54 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
1800 hrs. The 34th Run of the Cycle. Back in the game after a two-week respite. Post-thunderstorm bliss. Trails were soft, debris-strewn. The temp was a manageable 81 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) with 40% RH. A slight breeze to keep things righteous. Extended the West Loop, incorporated the East Loop, and took a turn around the baseball fields. Sans Music. Liking the change of pace. Completed the 6.58 miles in 1:16:38 for an 11:39 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
1730 hrs. The 33rd Run of the Cycle. A very warm 88 degrees Fahrenheit (31 degrees Celsius) with 60% RH. Like a sauna. Sans Música. Solid effort at the end to break the sub-11 minute pace. West Loop Blues. Completed the 4.44 miles in 48:33 for a 10:56 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
1800 hrs. The 32nd Run of the Cycle. The Summer Blues have arrived in full force. North Florida style. The temp was a very warm 89 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius) with 50% RH. The trails remain in good shape. Lithium Mix on the Box. STP infused West Loop. Completed the 4.45 miles in 48:25 for a 10:53 min/mile. Mahalo.
1830 hrs. The 31st Run of the Cycle. West Loop Blues. 82 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius) with a low 30% RH. Slight breeze for the duration. The trail was baked. Lithium Mix on the Box. Solid effort. Completed the 4.44 miles in 48:00 for a 10:49 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
1730 hrs. The 30th Run of the Cycle. Pre-Thunderstorm Bliss. 87 degrees Fahrenheit (31 degrees Celsius) with 70% RH. Soft rain from the onset. Cooled down significantly once the rain started for real. Lithium Mix on the Box. Completed the 4.45 miles in 47:58 for a 10:47 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
1700 hrs. 29th Run of the Cycle. The temp was a very warm 87 degrees Fahrenheit (31 degrees Celsius) with 30% RH. Baked. Fully. The trail remains in good shape. Lithium Mix on the Box. STP getting heavy rotation. Completed the 4.44 miles in 46:52 for a 10:33 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
1730 hrs. The 28th Run of the Cycle. A manageable 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) with 30% RH. Blue Skies and a slight breeze. West Loop with Lithium Mix on the Box. Completed the 4.44 miles in 47:36 for a 10:43 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
1700 hrs. 26th Run of the Cycle. Nice running weather. Temp was a pleasant 69 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius) with 50% RH. Overcast and Cool. Hip Hop on the Box. Trails were soft after a couple of days of rain. West Loop and then over to the East Loop for a change of pace. Completed the 4.71 miles in 51:21 for a 10:54 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
1900 hrs. Hit the trail a bit later than normal. 25th Run of the Cycle. Temp was 82 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius) with a manageable 60% RH. Lithium Mix on the Box. West Loop Blues. Warmish. Completed the 4.43 miles in 48:07 for a 10:52 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
1730 hrs. New month. 24th Run of the Cycle. Temp was 78 degrees Fahrenheit (26 degrees Celsius) with 75% relative humidity (RH). Steamy. Like a sauna. Blue skies and the remnants of a late afternoon thunderstorm. Puddles, mud. Nirvana on the Box. Completed the 4.45 miles in 48:02 for a 10:48 min/mile pace. Mahalo.
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.
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.
