Suidwes Boytjie Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 Hey Everyone... I'm just curious... Is running good for your cycling?Does it have any positive/negative effects on your cycling in general? Would be interesting to know. Cheers
Eldron Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 Running is good for your cycling. I find it makes me harder/tougher on the bike. I don't think it's something you should swap cycling time (cycling is the best exercise for cycling) but it's good as a winter cross trainer and in season once/twice a week booster.
Baaisikilist Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 I've taken my 3 active recovery days out of my cycling program and replaced them with 3 runs a week. Two between 5k and 10k odd midweek, and a long run at a slower pace on a Sunday. I'm dropping weight like Kate Moss after supper...
Veebee Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 having just started running a month ago, I can say it does help. I do 2x 5-7 km runs in the week and have noticed that my legs can take more when on the bike. make sure you get the correct running shoe for your foot so go get measured and do it properly to save yourself all the injuries.
SeaBee Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 Running is good for your cycling. I find it makes me harder/tougher on the bike. I don't think it's something you should swap cycling time (cycling is the best exercise for cycling) but it's good as a winter cross trainer and in season once/twice a week booster.True story... Started running last winter as above, just to be able to do something mid-week, since you can really get a good training session in under an hour when running. BUT - build up gradually and don't injure yourself - that does NOT help cycling! All well - until you start realising you like trail running. Then suddenly the only way to fit in a lekker long training run is... over the weekend, sacrificing one of your rides! And - for the first time I had to choose between a MTB race and a trailrun a while ago. Guess who's doing Oak Valley XL instead of Argus MTB? But to answer the question - I think it really helps.
Suidwes Boytjie Posted January 14, 2016 Author Posted January 14, 2016 I've taken my 3 active recovery days out of my cycling program and replaced them with 3 runs a week. Two between 5k and 10k odd midweek, and a long run at a slower pace on a Sunday. I'm dropping weight like Kate Moss after supper...I do run... currently about 3 times a week and I've dropped down weight from 97kg to 90kg since Sept last year. I must however also mention that i cut my sugar intake as well. However, even though i'm lighter on the bike it still feels like i don't have any power on the climbs...
Stretch Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 Running had a very negative effect.... It stops you from cycling because you running everyday!!
Veebee Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 Running had a very negative effect.... It stops you from cycling because you running everyday!! I do enjoy it, but NOT that much...
Martin PJ Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 In my early years of cycling I ran a lot, did comrades, marathons, time trials etc. I found that the cycling helped the running a lot, but not vice versus. Running three days a week and riding three days a week, I got very fast in the run. Did not get injured as much as before and enjoyed running more. Once I stopped running and focused all my training on cycling, my cycling only got getter. Now I couldn't run 2 kays without getting an injury.
L.T.G Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 I still despise running... I just hate it less.. it WILL help your riding thoughRead my thread here...https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/148695-runningit-sucks-but/
Davey_Jones Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 Running will also help develope the rest of the muscle in your leg. Running uses more hammies shin and ass, while cycling mostly quads and ass. So you will have buns of steel and a stronger pull on your cycle.
TheJ Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 For me, running helps your cycling greatly. Cycling does fkall for your running.
Honkdonk Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 I ran lots this last winter. Hung up the bike after the Argus lite and didnt touch it until mid Sept. I ran at least 3 times a week of about 10 - 14km per run. Jumped back on the bike in mid Sept for 947 3 times a week with a 12k added in on another day. Took 18mins off my previous years 947. So yes, it helps keep the fitness up and the HR low. Now I will never stop the running. Must keep that 10k under 50mins, My current PB is 47mins, but that was on a fairly flat route, and I love watching the km's go by when I am cruising along at under 5mins/km and its a very lekker way to do an alternate form of cardio and burn serious kcals in less time than you would on a bike BUT - do not overdo it in the beginning. ITB or a groin strain is a very painful way of finding that out. And yes, click on the link to the running thread above
SwissVan Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 Hey Everyone... I'm just curious... Is running good for your cycling?Does it have any positive/negative effects on your cycling in general? Would be interesting to know. Cheers Yes, in general positive as long as you don't overdo the running. Running is hard on your body and you can easily tire / strain your muscles which might affect your cycle training. If you are serious about cycling and following a dedicated training programme running could interfere with your cycle training. I've taken my 3 active recovery days out of my cycling program and replaced them with 3 runs a week. Two between 5k and 10k odd midweek, and a long run at a slower pace on a Sunday. I'm dropping weight like Kate Moss after supper... Say goodbye to your biceps
Barry Stuart Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 I was looking at it from the other direction, does cycling benefit my running? From everything I read there is no apparent benefit other than being able to work your cardio system on the days you're giving your legs a break from beating the pavement. I find no real crossover between the two in terms of my fitness. If' I'm running fit but haven't been riding my bike I still find myself panting on the uphills, apparently because despite the cardio fitness the specific muscles need to adapt to use oxygen more efficiently. I get two totally different types of enjoyment out of the separate disciplines though. When I run I like to go into the red and hurt, when I ride I just like to have fun and cruise the trails.
SwissVan Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 OH yes something else... Running is good for your bones (weight bearing exercise) unlike Cycling which is obviously a non weight bearing exercise... Good for the bone density, running is
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