Welcome amylc/Florida !!! I am also a "runner-turned-cyclist" (or sometimes I call myself a "cycling convert"). I took up cycling after running a few marathons, as my husband is not a runner (but loves his bike) so I thought it would be a good way for us to spend time together. We just finished our first Century (100 miler) together on June 3rd. I wasn't expecting to get "hooked" but I definitely have. I'm now trying to find some sort of "balance" between running and cycling. I'm definitely leaning towards the riding but I want to keep some base running miles so that I won't lose what I've worked so hard for. Cycling is so much easier on your body than running. After completing 100 miles, I could actually WALK when I was done(sitting was an entirely different matter). That is definitely not to say that cycling is EASY !!!! To be honest, that is what I used to think . . "the bike does all the work for you?" . . Right ?!?! NOT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyway, welcome to TE. I have learned so much from the wonderful and knowledgeable ladies on this site.
Blessings! Susan