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It was ok... I am going to go running again
That doesn't mean you're not going hard enough, it just means you don't have to concentrate as hard on running as you do on cycling.
See here for my waffle about that very topic...
I try and run once a week. I find it's an excellent partner to pedalling, working complementary muscles and giving an all round leg workout.
It's also a great short sharp way of getting out into the fresh air at times when the weather mean you'd stay at home instead of getting out on the bike. Running in the wind and rain is far less unpleasant than cycling in the same conditions!
I don't own a turbo trainer and have only used one briefly, infinitely preferring the fresh air option, so I'd rather be out running than sweating in my own front room going nowhere.
Rubbish for the knees though, especially when I'm getting back into it. After a few runs that eases off, but still grumbles there. Off road is MUCH better than on road for not knackering the joints, and also better for the soul
I run as well - not so good for the knees though. I've taken my elder son running and he can do short distances. I also run with my nephews. I still prefer cycling, given a choice.
Running i find i can relax (ok not going "hard enough then) but as soon as i get on the bike, no matter how hard I try I always get into hard mode!
Spinning - views - is it a extra or a replacement session?
C'mon guys, the turbo is a good thing...repeat after me...I love my turbo, I love my turbo, I love my turbo.
It mostly explains why we have no children, but are still happily married, we rarely see each other, what with our various training schedules, and when we do we are knackered!
Keep chanting, I love my turbo...
i keep meaning to go running, if only so i look forward to turbo training
i find running the lesser of the two evils.
that explains some things
My missus is an elite marathon runner, who even when not in training is covering around 60miles a week!
She reckons that cycling is a sport for those who like sitting down!
I'm not sure what good you will do cardiovascular-wise when you are only elevating HR to whatever zone for a relatively short period on a 3 mile run, compared to what is required on a bike.
It will benefit core strength though, and is also good in that it works a lot of the complimentary muscles that get isolated out by the very restricted motion of cycling.
I love the turbo though, since Saturday I have put in 7 hours, I love the intensity...
never seen a happy runner!
I only run when being chased.
Grab a bike.
Flo K