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Own strength training plan [day#16]

I’ve designed my own strength training plan to better align with my running goals. Freeletics is still the best bodyweight strength app I know, and I recommend it to anyone — but right now, I need something more attuned to the nuances. Full-intensity strength training simply isn’t an option when I’m ramping up my running again — it’s very demanding.
I thought I wouldn’t need to make any changes during the introductory phase, but fatigue hit quicker than expected. So starting Friday, I’m switching to a new FBW set: twice a week, one hour each. General movements with the barbell (my favorite), a few supporting dumbbell exercises, and some light core work.
More complex programming will come later — once my body gets better at recovering from running and the adaptation phase starts flowing more smoothly. I’m giving it at least another 2–3 weeks.
Next week will be a deload in volume, but this week I’ll still try to add a few more kilometers.
Today’s a rest day — I needed to feel better. And it worked.
Pro tip: If you’re constantly tired and not sure if it’s the running or the lifting — try backing off just one of them for a few days. It’s the simplest way to find the culprit.

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