Running - as part of "Winter Maintenance"
Discussion
A question;
I don't run, not keen on it, have done in the past but usually only 3 miles. That was before I started road riding aound 5 years ago.
Usually I just pedal during winter but you never achieve the intensity or same levels as in the warmer drier weather. I am thinking of doing some basic but consistent running, 3 to 5 miles, maybe twice a week, as well as my usual riding.
I am led to believe this is great cardio, and I see a lot of seasoned riders whom I ride with also running be it all year round or during the winter.
I don't mind tailing off and losing pace over Winter as to me it is an inevitability and I soon make it up over Jan and Feb, however, I wonder how much benefit I would get from running. Half an hour in the mud and rain twice a week as opposed to avoiding going riding all together must surely bring with it some gains.
Anyone have any experience in this field?
I don't run, not keen on it, have done in the past but usually only 3 miles. That was before I started road riding aound 5 years ago.
Usually I just pedal during winter but you never achieve the intensity or same levels as in the warmer drier weather. I am thinking of doing some basic but consistent running, 3 to 5 miles, maybe twice a week, as well as my usual riding.
I am led to believe this is great cardio, and I see a lot of seasoned riders whom I ride with also running be it all year round or during the winter.
I don't mind tailing off and losing pace over Winter as to me it is an inevitability and I soon make it up over Jan and Feb, however, I wonder how much benefit I would get from running. Half an hour in the mud and rain twice a week as opposed to avoiding going riding all together must surely bring with it some gains.
Anyone have any experience in this field?
Thanks for the reply.
FWIW, I would be purely looking at cardio gains, especially as I gain in Winter. I genuinely have no issue with my legs or their strength, I'm not sure that is relevant to what I am trying to achieve.
My thoughts were that actually I may gain more cardio benefit than on the bike as running is supposed to be "harder" on the body and a quicker source of fitness than cycling.
FWIW, I would be purely looking at cardio gains, especially as I gain in Winter. I genuinely have no issue with my legs or their strength, I'm not sure that is relevant to what I am trying to achieve.
My thoughts were that actually I may gain more cardio benefit than on the bike as running is supposed to be "harder" on the body and a quicker source of fitness than cycling.
Problem being - I have nowhere for them.
That plus I would rather be outside, and luckily have quiet country roads from my doorstep. I have even created a 4 mile loop on Strava from my front door, which I use as a circuit.
Pedal time isn't the issue, it's wanting to try something different and looking to maximise time.
An hour on my cycle loop surely equates to 30 mins of decent running?
That plus I would rather be outside, and luckily have quiet country roads from my doorstep. I have even created a 4 mile loop on Strava from my front door, which I use as a circuit.
Pedal time isn't the issue, it's wanting to try something different and looking to maximise time.
An hour on my cycle loop surely equates to 30 mins of decent running?
I must say I am surprised at the overall opinion but also happy - I have always been an advocate of simply riding one's bike, and being a one trick pony if you want to really, and I mean really excel, in a particular area.
I never liked running so this thread excuses me from a winter of pointless athleticism. I will do as before, and simply wrap up, chasing segments in the denser air on the heavier bike. It's worked wonders so far!
I never liked running so this thread excuses me from a winter of pointless athleticism. I will do as before, and simply wrap up, chasing segments in the denser air on the heavier bike. It's worked wonders so far!
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