Grooved to Run

Today was Week 6 Day 2 of the Hal Higdon 5K Intermediate Training Plan.

The plan called for a three mile run today, but I felt the need for another day without running. I probably could have run today, but I’d rather take one more day off by choice rather than risk being forced to take a week (or more) off. I’m OK with that.

A day without running, however, doesn’t have to be a wasted day. Instead of logging miles, I did an extra long stretching session followed by a heavy duty upper-body workout. I increased the reps of all my lifts to 12-12-6, still using the 20 lb. dumbbells, skipping all the leg workouts. Actually felt good tonight… arms are definitely starting to feel stronger.

Some more ice tonight, and then with some luck I’ll be back on the road tomorrow after work.