I was trying to figure out how to best arrange week one of 10k training with getting enough rest to be able to run a good race on Thursday. The solution is cross training today (aka NROL) and a full rest day tomorrow.
Today was the day in NROL stage one that you jump from two sets each to three sets each. I wasn't sure how much I would feel the difference, but man step ups are hard to do three times through. The step I'm using comes to my knee, so it is quite the step up. I have to use a ton of control to make it so my second foot doesn't hit the bench and that I come down gently. It's a lot of work and really gets my heart rate up.
I'm also struggling more than normal with my pushups. I think I just need to adjust my hand position a bit, so I'll give that a shot next time around. I did not up my weight anywhere today. I wanted to keep it steady with the increase in sets. I may consider going up a bit on the next round.
The vegan pumpkin pie is in the fridge setting. I'm excited to share it with you all tomorrow, and let you know how it turned out. The batter tasted pretty spot on though, so it bodes well for the finished project.
One more day of work this week before the long weekend. And I pick up my race bib tomorrow. It's going to be a good day. I can feel it.
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