Weighted 10 K Jog

Feb. 1, 2019

5.1 K: 31:19.60

5.1 K: 32:19.60

Total 10.2 K: 1:03:39

Two days after doing my first weighted jog, I extended my training distance from 6 K to 10.2 K. When I first did it, I wrapped 7 kg of weights around my waist. They were a bit uncomfortable, slightly moving up and down as I ran. So tonight I put the weights in a backpack and carried them on my back. It was easier that way, though part of the weights kept hitting a part of my back. Later when I took a shower, I realized that that part of the back was scraped. I will wrap the weights in a towel next time to keep them from directly hitting my back.

Now this is how I feel now that I've done it twice. The first time was incredibly tough. But the second time was far less hard. Everything will become manageable with practice. 

I want to make this a regular part of my weekly training regimen. Hopefully, when I have become used to running with weights on, running up a long and steep hill will be as easy as 1-2-3.

   

Weighted 40-Minute Jog

Jan. 30, 2019

Two whole days after running Tateyama Wakashio Marathon 2019, I jogged for 41:01.76 with 7 kg weights on my waist and a 2 kg dumbbell in each of my hands. I did it in preparation for the Ohme 30 K Road Race that I'm running on February 17. The first half is an upward incline. I want to build my ability to press forward against the gravitational pull. 

To my surprise the weighted run was manageable. Tonight I fell short of my original goal of reaching 10 K. Hopefully next time around I will run a little farther. 

Tonight I ran in Oleno's running socks for minimum protection.  Compared with running in complete bare feet, it was comfortable.