John Knotts

yea, I second that. now that I have kids, I don't train nearly as much, but
in the winter if I get an hour, aerobically I accomplish way more on an hour
run than I do an hour on the bike. for me it works great I just have to do
enough time on the bike to keep my power up and my spin smooth.

that said, ease into it a bit. it'll take a while for the legs to adjust.
you might have heard stories about pros who get sore just running to catch a
plane!

On 1/10/07, David Auker wrote:
>
> Jason,
>
> Pardon me not emailing you "direct," but I think this could be of
> interest as a general discussion (we'll see!).
>
> I love running's "bang for the buck" time-wise and equipment-wise. When
> the weather is bitter, getting the "machine ready" (shoes, clothing)
> takes but a few minutes! And, the actual time exercising seems to be
> about 1/3 of the investment for a good ride. (I think it's funny hearing
> runners complain about bad weather...running is so easy to do in the
> cold and wet, compared to cycling! I mean, one part is when you get
> home, you might take your shoes off before walking on your nice floors,
> but coming in from a ride...whoa! there's some major "repair" to do,
> getting all the danged clothes off (not to mention the poor wet bike).
> But, I also love riding in bad weather...spice is the variety of life,
> and if you ever expect to race in inclement weather, you'd better be
> familiar with what it takes.)
>
> I don't think running itself will make a champion roadie, as there is no
> substitution for miles on the bike...even fixed-gear won't cut it if
> that is the exclusive mode. But, variety is probably a good thing, both
> physically and mentally...and the season is long enough to spend some
> harsh winter days cross-training.
>
> There is also the issue of health-science telling us that the impact of
> running on the bones is stimulating for calcium-retention.
>
> One thing I've found about running is the importance of breaking into it
> very gradually (from a cycling-only background). The fitness of cycling
> begs to be transferred into some immediate big run, but the body needs
> time to adjust. In my years of racing, when I'd turn to running in the
> off-season, I figured out this routine: at first, I'd go out and jog 5
> minutes, then wait a couple of days until the "new" aches vanished. Then
> another 5 minute session, with the same waiting period. After you find
> there is no hurt the next day, you are ready to take on a lot more, with
> the chance of injury greatly diminished.
>
> David
>
> Jason Ford wrote:
> > I have a question. This winter I have done some running as cross
> > training, primarily to maintain my weight during the holiday season
> > and those dark days of winter. I wonder if any one has information on
> > how running affects a cyclists performance if they continue to run
> > threw out the racing season? I don't know if it helps or hinders
> cycling.
> >
> > any one with expiernce in this area? thanks.
> >
> > email me direct at bikeraceguy@hotmail.com
> >
>
>
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