10 K Run Including Three 1 K Fast Runs

March 1st, 2019

3 K: 19:20.07

1 K: 4:24.32

1 K: 6:26.72

1 K: 4:21.19

1 K: 6:39.98

1 K: 4:19.67

2 K: 12:08.32

Total 10 K: 57:40.27

My motivation is slowly coming back. I went off for a run without deciding of how far I was going, nor how fast I was going to run. I went with the flow as I listened to my body. 

When I reached the end of the 6 K shuttle course, I felt ready for a fast run. I turned around and kicked for a 1 K fast run down the hilliest part of the course. My legs were still a bit heavy, but as I went on, I felt they were gradually accustomed to the fast pace. I jogged back the same route after running 1 K, and repeated it two more times. 

I checked my running form both when running fast and when jogging. I didn't feel too out of balance. Both legs felt well-aligned. The landing point is straight under my body's center of gravity. Cadence was good also. I have gained a couple of kilograms since Tateyama. I will eat more veggies to shed a few pounds off my waist before running Sakura.

First Solid Practice Run After Ohme

Feb. 24, 2019

5.1 K : 29:28.65

<Hill Repeats>

1st 400 M: 1:57.93 

Jog 400 M: 2:30.33

2nd 400 M: 1:48.78

Jog 400 M: 2:30.66

5.1 K: 28:53.73

Total 11.8 K: 1:07:10

I had my first solid practice run after Ohme. Up until tonight I was simply too burned out to do anything. I went for a short walk in mid week, but that's about it. But I wasn't too worried. The same happened in the past. I'm usually like this after a big race. Plus, I have had enough experience to know how to restart my training to regain the competitive edge that I need to run a race. 

Tonight I added two fast runs up a 400 M hill to my regular 10.2 K run. 

I ran in socks. (See above.) They withstood the friction against the road.  There wasn't a single hole in each of the soles. Compared with split-toe minimalist shoes "MUTEKI" there was a greater feeling of freedom. They are lighter too. I should run in socks more often.