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kendalcottages
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darkstar said:
I think that still counts as 'often' now, assuming you're doing the required training for each one. It's quite a commitment to properly train for a marathon.
Any runners here?
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I think that still counts as 'often' now, assuming you're doing the required training for each one. It's quite a commitment to properly train for a marathon.
jimheaney57
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I only really started cycling as I was injured and couldn't run.
After getting myself custom made orthotics and changing to using Newton running shoes I'm now able to run again. I also do a lot of swimming and do the odd triathlon.
I am convinced that mixing these forms of exercise really helps in avoiding injuries. I am running better than I ever did and I've no doubt the mixing of activities has made me a stronger runner.
My PB for a marathon is 3 hours 52 minutes. I'm running the Belfast City Marathon on the May Day Bank Holiday. Last Saturday I did 22 miles in 3 hours 35 seconds, so if I can keep that pace up for another 4.2 miles I'm on target to knock at least 20 minutes off my best time.
After getting myself custom made orthotics and changing to using Newton running shoes I'm now able to run again. I also do a lot of swimming and do the odd triathlon.
I am convinced that mixing these forms of exercise really helps in avoiding injuries. I am running better than I ever did and I've no doubt the mixing of activities has made me a stronger runner.
My PB for a marathon is 3 hours 52 minutes. I'm running the Belfast City Marathon on the May Day Bank Holiday. Last Saturday I did 22 miles in 3 hours 35 seconds, so if I can keep that pace up for another 4.2 miles I'm on target to knock at least 20 minutes off my best time.
mr Mag00
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i do both in equal measures for fitness purposes at this time of the year. running more running in the winter due to time constraints.
darkstar
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Hmm well i suppose it can be considered as often, but i generally train for about 6 weeks before a marathon and run 3:30. I still haven't run a sub 3 hour marathon yet which will spur me on the get back into it, that will need a good few months of training. I need an operation on my ankle though which is pushing me away from the sport.kendalcottages said:
dragon72
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I run for fitness, about 35 miles a week.
Cycling for fitness is too time-consuming for the same fitness-level.
Come to think of it, I only ever cycle as a means of getting somewhere (ie to and from work and the shops and the pub and friends and everywhere else in town - as I don't have a car). I also cycle-tour for my holidays.
To be frank, I actually find cycling itself a bit boring, but it gets me places cheaply and at the right speed.
Cycling for fitness is too time-consuming for the same fitness-level.
Come to think of it, I only ever cycle as a means of getting somewhere (ie to and from work and the shops and the pub and friends and everywhere else in town - as I don't have a car). I also cycle-tour for my holidays.
To be frank, I actually find cycling itself a bit boring, but it gets me places cheaply and at the right speed.
threebikesmcginty
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