Sunday, November 26, 2017

Weekend 30 K Run in Aqua Slippers

With one more week to go before Hadano Minasegawa Half Marathon 2017 on Dec. 3, I ran 30 K. I ran a 3 K course ten reps. The course is rich in undulation. It's good because the course in Hadano is just like that. 

I ran in aqua slippers with no cushioning. They are my most favorite choice these days. Better than "MUTEKI", sock-like split-toe running shoes that have become famous through TV drama "Rikuou", because they are far lighter, and even less protective of your sole. 

It was not an easy run. I became too hungry to go on after the 6th rep, and took an aid break. I also took one long pee break and several hydration break. So it was not a seamless session, but each rest was short enough, so I consider the session a decent 30 K run. The result is shown below:

1st 3 K: 15:28.54
2nd 3 K: 15:01.96
Aid break: 2:08.90
3rd 3 K: 15:15.21
4th 3 K: 15:28.92
Water break: 12.43
5th 3 K: 15:51.09
6th 3 K: 16:09.30
Food break: 8:09.08
7th 3 K: 16:30.90
8th 3 K: 16:42.59
Water break: 11:35
9th 3 K: 17:01.66
10th 3 K: 16:23.78
Total 30 K: 2:50.35

A week from today I will be running in Hadano. In all of the previous races my times were mediocre. That's mostly because of lack of running mileage. But this year with this 30 K run and all, I feel more confident. I did good speed training prior to the 10 K race last week, and my time proved that my speed is OK. So I am hopeful.  

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