Runners vs Cyclists

[vickster]

Running, on my knackered knee, no chance (except in the hydrotherapy pool)!

But yes all joggers and runners look bloody miserable

 

[vickster]

Triathletes are better than all of ‘em.

And whatsa wava?

What triathletes do when they're drowning during an open water race?

 

[Milzy]

I've worked it out that if you want the same beneficial affects,you have to cycle three times the distance you run. Am i right?

I have always thought 4 to 1.

 

[DRHysted]

Running, on my knackered knee, no chance (except in the hydrotherapy pool)!

But yes all joggers and runners look bloody miserable

I’ve been told I smile when I’m running. I can’t believe it because I’m certain that if I smiled my face would crack.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

My times on the bike are not as good since I have stopped running, the knee's are a lot happier but the breathing isn't as good, I could push myself running and deal with the breathlessness, but on the bike I slow down until I feel comfortable, I suppose its because I am still making decent progress on the bike whereas if I slowed running I didn't think I was putting enough effort in.

I haven't run for two years+, I might give it a go this coming winter if I can motivate myself.

I know the feeling, I've not run for (seemingly) ages
I had recurrent foot problems, & changed my gait slightly so as not to hurt as much
Then, the knee hurt, when I returned to normal gait

The runners equivilant of wrongly adjusted cleats?

Plus, I kept eating as though I was running, & now need to ditch about 20pounds
That said, I don't think I over-eat for what I do at work, & all the riding


I was hoping to run a fell-race that I've entered for the past 8 consecutive years, in October, but I doubt I'll be fit enough


And for @Milzy
There's essentially the title of this thread taking place in November (where my avatar picture was taken!)
http://www.bingleyharriers.co.uk/events/harriers-vs-cyclists/
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/harriers-v-cyclists.225638/

 

[Stephenite]

I was hoping to run a fell-race that I've entered for the past 8 consecutive years, in October, but I doubt I'll be fit enough

You have to enter it. Unless you're going to properly bugger something up-

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

You have to enter it. Unless you're going to properly bugger something up-

Thanks for the (possible??) vote of confidence

I think I'd struggle to complete a ParkRun, at the minute, without stopping/walking (a complete buggeration, when I have a 21:44 PB, on my home-course)

 

[Stephenite]

Thanks for the (possible??) vote of confidence

I think I'd struggle to complete a ParkRun, at the minute, without stopping/walking (a complete buggeration, when I have a 21:44 PB, on my home-course)

I wasn't sure what you meant by "fit enough", I think. Injury (acute injury), and age slowing you down, are two different things. Obviously, you should try not to exacerbate an injury. Especially, if you're getting on a bit

 

[Stephenite]

Running and cycling only is so 2D.

Introduce swimming and you've got 3D!

 

[Jimidh]

Triathletes are better than all of ‘em.

And whatsa wava?

Triathaletes are just fit folk who aren’t good enough to be cyclists, runners or swimmers - said slightly in jest ( because i’m A crap swimmer) but also there’s a bit of truth there too.


I run but I much prefer cycling.

 

[NorthernDave]

I tried running once.

 

[Mo1959]

I used to really enjoy it quite a few years back. Afraid age, and back and leg nerve problems make it difficult these days but I did throw in a little mile and a half on my walk this morning and quite enjoyed it. Hoping if I'm careful I might manage that two or three times per week without exacerbating anything. It actually gives me a better buzz than cycling to be honest.

 

[Drago]

Certainly running is making me a fitter cyclist, so it has proven extremely complimentary for me.

 

[Serge]

There seems to be a few posts popping up like this recently, it's got me thinking I may have to give it a bash myself.

 

[Venod]

I've entered for the past 8 consecutive years,

Is the race that starts and finishes in the Quarry with a Soreen Loaf for the finishers ? or I am mixing it up with another, the Woodheads promoted so many, I think the race I did from the quarry had a shorter junior race as well.