changing it up Hiit lifting to runnjng & cardio

Are you planning on this being a long term change or just until after you've done your 5K?

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i started adding lifting to my existing running routine a few weeks ago, and despite being sore a lot, my running speed has actually increased a fair bit. i do take extra days off whenever i feel it's needed though, and funnily, that's the extra rest day that both, my running and lifting plans prescribe, and which i had ignored when i was just running.
i have to admit, am not too goal oriented - working on a 10k, and i already know it's going to take me longer to get there with the added strain of lifting, but overall i think this works out for me. and i am making progress on both, just slower than probably possible if i did either or...
from what i've read, too much lifting will hold you back running and vice versa, if you want to be a runner, just do the complimentary lifting that will even out the muscle balance and make you a better runner, if you want to be a lifter... you get the point.

just do what feels right, and then move on...

Hi Alta. What are your thoughts on this?

I bumped so someone else with similar experience might see it. If I were you, I will continue to do a light strength training workout, even just dumbbells at home for 15 minutes and some bodyweight exercises, and continue running.