January 25, 2018

0550 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Frozen 30 degrees Fahrenheit (-1 degrees Celsius) with a slight breeze from the South. Slow and Low. Left ankle blues continue. Tight and a bit sore. Completed the 3.31 miles in a sub-sonic 35.00 minutes for a 10:35 min/mile pace. The pace was methodical as I continue to get my legs and lungs back after a month off. Mahalo.

January 23, 2018

0550 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Back in the game after taking a month off due to a horribly sprained ankle that I suffered on December 27, 2017. Hit a hole in the street and before I knew it I was on the ground writhing in pain. Occupational hazard of running in the dark, I suppose. Feels good to be back at it. Headed out to frigid conditions (30 degrees Fahrenheit, -1 Celsius) with a slight breeze from the North. Completed the 3.33 miles in a sub-sonic 34:29 for a 10:22 min/mile pace. Ankle and knee were a bit tight and sore post-run. Will ease my way back into the groove. Mahalo.

December 23, 2017

0800 hrs. Campus Loop. Extended run on a cold, windy Saturday morning. Temperature was 27 degrees Fahrenheit (-3 degrees Celsius) with a 10-15 mph wind from the North. Layered up in full winter gear for this one. Headed South past the Highway 9 boundary and curved back North past the Municipal campus before returning home through the residential environs. Completed the 8.39 miles in 1:29:47 in 10:42 min/mile. Finished the week with 12 miles on two runs. Skipped the mid-week run yet again. Mahalo.

December 18, 2017

0545 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Marine Layer Fog. Another week of quality running looms. Hit the trail to cool, damp conditions, as a thick layer of fog blanketed the campus and surrounding environs. Temp was a manageable 42 degrees Fahrenheit (6 degrees Celsius) with a steady breeze from the South. Layered up with dri-fits, gloves, and a soft-shell. Completed the 3.56 miles in a sub-sonic 37:06 for a 10:26 min/mile pace.

December 16, 2017

0800 hrs. Campus Loop. Extended Route. 34 degrees Fahrenheit (1 degree Celsius) with a strong wind out of the South. Layered up with the go-to dri fits, gloves, and a soft shell for this one. Hit the trail at the appointed time and headed South past the Highway 9 boundary before heading back North through the campus and residential environs. Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Completed the 7.39 miles in 1:13:08 for a 9:54 min/mile average pace. Skipped the mid-week run, so I only finished with eleven miles on two runs. Proud. Mahalo.

December 11, 2017

0545 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Inaugurating another week of late-autumn running, as the morning temps continue to hover around the freezing mark. Semi-frigid morning run through familiar environs. A coolish 34 degrees Fahrenheit (1 degrees Celsius) with a slight North breeze. Layered up for this one. Completed the 3.58 miles in 35:06 for a 9:48 min/mile average pace. Mahalo.

December 9, 2017

0800 hrs. Campus Loop. Completed the 5.54 miles in 55:35  for a 10:02 min/mile pace. Cool conditions (35 degrees Fahrenheit, 2 degrees Celsius) with a slight breeze from the North. Layered up for this one. Broke with tradition and did not extend the route this morning. It was a solid maintenance run through familiar territory. Mahalo.

December 5, 2017

0545 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Frozen: strong North wind made the 35 degrees Fahrenheit (2 degrees Celsius) feel like 27 degrees Fahrenheit (-3 Celsius). Layered up with dri-fits and a running jacket, along with the heavy gloves and mask. Definitely overkill, but it was nice and warm heading home with the Polar wind pounding me. Slow and Low was definitely the tempo. Completed the 3.37 miles in 34:41 for a 10:18 min/mile average pace. Mahalo.

December 2, 2017

0900 hrs. Extended Campus Loop to inaugurate another month of running. Donned long-sleeves and shorts for a beautiful Saturday morning run through familiar territory. Temp was a cool 9 degrees Celsius (48 degrees Fahrenheit) with a slight North breeze. Headed South and crossed the Highway 9 perimeter before swinging back North through the campus. Completed the 7.19 miles in 1:10:14 for a 9:47 min/mile pace. Played the Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Mahalo.

Novemebr 30, 2017

0545 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Marine Layer Fog. Surreal run through familiar territory. Almost cold: felt like 37 degrees Fahrenheit (3 degrees Celsius) with a slight breeze from the North. Completed the 3.33 miles in 32:43 fro a 9:50 min/mile pace. Finished the month with 48.7 miles on 11 runs. Mahalo.

November 25, 2017

0800 hrs. Game Day. Campus Loop. Completed the 6.05 miles in 59:21 for a 9:49 min/mile pace. Highway 9 perimeter, through campus, and back home through the residential environs. 15.36 miles for the week. Mahalo.

November 27, 2017

0600 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. 46 degrees Fahrenheit (8 degrees Celsius) with a solid South breeze. Layered up with 3x dri-fit, shorts, gloves, and a soft-shell. A little windy, but overall it was fantastic Autumn running conditions. Completed the abridged 2.31 miles in 23:09 for a 10:01 min/mile pace. Last weeks digits: 15.40 miles on three runs. Mahalo.

November 23, 2017

01000 hrs. Campus Loop. Thanksgiving 10k. Cool temps (45 degrees Fahrenheit, 7 degrees Celsius) with a strong South breeze. Layered up, but ditched the gloves and soft-shell. Headed South to the Highway 9 perimeter before tracking North through the campus and residential environs. Solid run from start to finish. Completed the 6.02 miles in 1:01:06 for a 10:09 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

November 21, 2017

0600 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Started the week with a chilly 5k this morning. Hit the trail to 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius) and negligible wind. Layered up with compression t-shirt, two long-sleeve dri-fits, tights, gloves, and a soft shell. Wheezy and slow. Completed the 3.29 miles in 33:24 for a 10:09 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

November 18, 2017

0700 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Cool and windy. Temps a deceiving 45 degrees Fahrenheit (7 degrees Celsius) with a strong North wind. Second run of the week after skipping the mid-week maintenance run on Thursday. Extended the route South to the Highway 9 perimeter and then back North through the campus environs. Should have worn gloves and a soft-shell, but did not. Paid for it on the way back to the shack. Completed the 6.04 miles in 1:01:02 for a 10:06 min/mile average pace. Pitiful 8.35 miles on two runs for the week. Mahalo.

November 14, 2017

0600 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Out the door to 54 degrees Fahrenheit (12 degrees Celsius) with a strong South breeze. Abbreviated campus maintenance run due to hitting the trail a bit later than usual. Completed the 2.31 miles in 22:24 for a 9:41 min/mile average pace. Will make up the mile and change somewhere down the line. Mahalo. 

Novemebr 11, 2017

0715 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Game Day. Campus Loop. The professionals were out in force for early AM tailgating set-up. Always an energized environment on game days. A bit chilly out on the trail: temp was a coolish 45 degrees (7 degrees Celsius) with a brisk North wind that made it feel cooler. Layered up for the elements. Spartacus Redux on the box. South to the Highway 9 perimeter and back North through the campus and residential environs. Completed the 6.44 miles in 1:01:13 for a 9:31 min/mile pace. 13.35 miles on three runs for the week. Mahalo.

November 9, 2017

0545 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Completed the uneventful 3.58 miles in 35:01 for a 9:46 min/mile average pace. Layered up, but ditched the gloves and soft shell. Autumn weather on the brink, but no hard freezes on the horizon. Mahalo.

November 6, 2017

0600 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Layered up for the 45 degrees Fahrenheit (7 degrees Celsius), while fully realizing that this will be considered a heat wave in two-months. Little to no breeze, but rocked the extra long-sleeve dri-fit, gloves, and a soft-shell nonetheless. Completed the 3.33 miles in 33:51 for a 10:10 min/mile pace. Slow and Low. Looking to boost mileage after coming off a light 9.54 miles for last week. Mahalo.

November 4, 2017

0700 hrs. Campus Loop. Marine Layer Fog. Cool and manageable temp with a blanket of fog to make things interesting. Stuck to the sidewalks and open spaces on this one. Completed the 6.00 miles in 58:01 for a 9:40 min/miles pace. Easing back into a solid running schedule after dropping off a bit in the last couple of weeks. Cool temps on the horizon. Will no doubt layer up for S and Gs. Mahalo.

October 31, 2017

0545 hrs. Halloween Fun Run. Back in the game after an upper respiratory infection sidelined me for a week and change. Coldest day of Autumn to date. 35 degrees Fahrenheit (2 degrees Celsius) with a slight breeze from the West. Layered up with tights, long-sleeves x 2, gloves and a soft-shell. Beautiful Winter-like run to end the month. Completed the 3.53 miles in 33:53 for a 9:36 min/mile average pace. Mahalo.

October 21, 2017

0800 hrs. Campus Loop. Back in the game after skipping a mid-week run. Temp a manageable 55 degrees Fahrenheit (13 degrees Fahrenheit) with a strong South breeze. Headed South to the Highway 9 perimeter before tracking North through the campus and residential environs. Completed the 6.17 miles in 1:02:00 for a 10:03 min/mile pace. Not far enough to classify as a long run, but it felt good to get back on the road after a three-day respite. Mahalo.

October 17, 2017

0545 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Awoke to beautiful Autumn conditions: 42 degrees Fahrenheit (6 degrees Celsius) and a slight breeze from the North. Long-sleeves, extra long-sleeve compression, gloves and a soft shell. The ultimate running uniform. Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Completed the 3.65 miles in 34:52 for a 9:33 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

October 14, 2017

0730 hrs. Extended Campus Loop. Headed South past the Highway 9 perimeter, looped North past the East Campus, and weaved my way back home through the residential environs. Completed the 7.43 miles in 1:14:25 for a 10:01 min/mile average pace. Solid effort. Mahalo.

October 13, 2017

0545 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Solid go-to maintenance run. 62 degrees Fahrenheit (17 degrees Celsius).  Completed the 3.33 miles in 32.52 for a 9:53 min/mile pace. Shorts and long-sleeves. Mahalo.

October 9, 2017

0545 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Another week of quality runs looms. Coolish temps: 58 degrees Fahrenheit (14 degrees Celsius) and a lack of humidity made for great running weather. Shorts and long-sleeves remains the go-to uniform of choice. Will break out the gloves and soft-shell at the first sign of sub-50 degree weather. Completed the 3.57 miles in 34:46 for a 9:45 min/mile average pace. Solid effort after a couple of days off to recuperate and reload. Mahalo.

October 6, 2017

0600 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Cool temps, Long-Sleeves, and Shorts. Humid. Completed the 3.53 miles in a pedestrian 34:41 for a 9:50 min/mile average pace. No drama maintenance run to close out the week. Finished the week with eleven miles on three runs. Slow build after a week off.  Saturday and Sunday off this week. Mahalo.

October 4, 2017

0600 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. 22 degrees Celsius (71 degrees Fahrenheit), post-rain bliss. Humid. Sweet Dick Willy humid. Long-sleeves and shorts. Groin felt much better. Mobic is a wonder drug! Completed the 3.19 miles in 31:44 for a 9:57 min/mile average pace. Mahalo.

October 2, 2017

0545 hrs. Dawn Patrol. Campus Loop. Inaugural run for October. 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius) with a negligible breeze from the South. Pace was a bit slower than recent past. Long-sleeves and shorts. Right groin was very tender after a weekend soccer strain. Completed the 3.29 miles in 34:12 for a sub-sonic 10:23 min/mile pace. Mahalo.

September 30, 2017

0730 hrs. Campus Loop. Autumn Looms: 58 degrees Fahrenheit (14 degrees Celsius) to start things this morning. Extended the route South to the Highway 9 perimeter. Long-sleeves and shorts for the time being.  Cooler weather on the horizon. Spartacus Redux Mix on the box. Completed the 6.24 miles in 59:20 for a 9:31 min/mile average pace. Finished the week with 13.31 miles on three runs. Closed out the month with 58.88 miles on 13 runs. Will add miles in October. Mahalo.