10K and NROL FLI

[madmark33]

Hey guys, I am scheduled to start week 5 of NROL FL I and I have also started week 1 of 10K training program. The 10K is Oct. 24th.

Today is a scheduled strength training day, questions is, should I still continue w/ week 5, as planned and drop a set from each exercise? Or, should I stop FL I and go back to break-in while training for this run?

I don't want to lose muscle and would like to add more, however, i will be running more than I ever have before. I am going from doing a couple miles a week and HIIT to 2.5 to 3 miles 3 days week w/ cross training mixed in.

I guess, would lifting heavy, low reps, be a better option on strength days?

Thanks

[Lost Dog]

What's this "cross training?"

I don't think 9 miles a week is all that much running. If it's the priority in your life over fat loss, how will you reconcile the nutrition needs of the race training vs needing to eat less for fat loss?

[madmark33]

I'm following the Hal Higdon "novice 10K" plan. He calls for a "cross-training" day, which is supposed to be some type of activity other than running or lifting, i.e. Cycling, rowing, team sports, boxing, ect...

Guess I have to balance out my macro nutrients to be able to lose fat, yet still have energy to run?

[Lost Dog]

I would ask in the running forum.

The lifting part is easy. Lift 2 days a week. Whether it's FL I or break in isn't important. Go for it.

[madmark33]

Thanks...that's what I was leaning towards.