Monday Park Run in "Jika Tabi" Sock-Like Shoes

I had a practice run in Yokohama today. I had a blister on my left sole, so I bought a pair of "jika tabi" for a protective purpose. "Jika tabi" is sock-like shoes that have a split toe. (See the pictures below.) They are made of cotton, and have a thin rubber sole. There is no cushioning, so they are perfect for a minimalist runner like myself.

 

Leaving my hotel, I headed for Yamashita Park which is 2.3 K away. Once I got to the park, I did five 1.4 K repeats. There was a short semi-circular route over a small hill in the course, so it wasn't entirely flat. 

For the remaining five laps, I did intervals. I ran one set fast, then took a brief rest and ran the next set at a pace that's not too challenging but not too easy, and then ran the following set fast again.

I went around the park ten times, and jogged back to the hotel for warm down.
























The detail of tonight's training is as follows:
Warm Up 2.3 K: 10.39.41
1st 1.4 K: 7:00.11
2nd 1.4 K: 7:07.39
3rd 1.4 K: 7:02.24
4th 1.4 K: 6:45.15
5th 1.4 K: 6:33.23
Rest: 2:00.27
6th 1.4 K: 5:34.14
Rest: 1:02.42
7th 1.4 K: 6:48.45
8th 1.4 K: 5:51.96
Rest: 1:30.43
9th 1.4 K: 7:21.67

10th 1.4 K: 5:54.63

Warm Down 2.3 K: 13:44.55

Total 18.6 K: 1:34:56