Is there any problem...?

[three]

Thanks Spoke. I guess I got worried mostly when I read that RR keeps her sons from running at all when it's cycling season...that and there seemed to be a couple other posts that insinuated running was contrary to cycling. I just got a bit confused. I care more about my cycling than my running so I don't want to be doing anything if it's harmful. I know there are some exercises that don't mix and thought I'd check. Thanks again.

[RoadRaven]

Hey there Three


My eldest son was in the top grade in our club before taking a break from cycling, my second eldest is in the top grade. They have both competed at national level so take their cycling very seriously. They do not train to run and have not had a desire to do so.
Therefore, if they suddenly run, their legs are sore because the muscles are not ready for it.

Its kind've like deciding to get into the garden come Spring and a day or two later feeling those muscles you haven't felt all Winter...

I am not saying not to run if you bike - obviously many people do both and very well (just witness the women on this forum)

But... if you want to bike and do it really well, then you shouldn't choose to run to help your cycling.

Of course, if you enjoy running, then you should do both... your body adapts quickly to the requests we make of it. Do what you enjoy, but be aware that runnning and cycling use your leg muscles in different ways.