Some of you know that I supplement my bike rides by occasional runs. They are shortish and easyish runs, but I do get my sorry ass out of bed and hit the pavement once in a while. Especially in the colder weather, since I get warmer quicker when running than when biking.
Well, it has finally come to pass. Brian has also found the benefit to running. I know we live in a mild climate, but please remember that our apartments are not insulated and do not have central heating. This morning it was 9 Celsius indoors when we woke up. It's pretty tough to convince yourself to get out from under the covers pre-dawn, get dressed for a sport and then do it. And biking is colder than running, just due to the wind factor and the time it takes to start working up a sweat, or rather, a warmth!
So, this past weekend, Brian bought a great pair of Nike running shoes, and has already been out for two short runs - not a bad start for someone who has never before run. Even as beginning runners, we can both maintain a slow, steady pace for a while, likely due to our cardio training on the bikes. However, different muscles get used, which is good, and 25 minutes running in the morning is better than doing nothing at all.
Another plus - it is always good to cross-train.
3 comments:
I've tried running but it just does not compare to cycling.
I'd love to get out a beat the pavement. Have been thinking of getting a set of sneakers.
No question that running is a great way to warm up and Tornadoes28 is right you cannot compare running to cycling - that would be like comparing champagne to apple cider :)
Hope the shoes give you good support and that you soon enjoy running trails as well as roads.
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