Quote Originally Posted by jenna0601
The 10% rule is the same with running so I guess that will be a good place to start. I can't see myself having the time to ride more than 3 days a week. I figure two shorter days with hills and more intensity that can be considered cross training because I won't run those days. The third day will be a longer more relaxed ride to build endurance and will have to go on a running day. We shall see how that works. I have a few marathons in the fall and I am hoping the cycling helps build strength and speed.
That sounds like a good plan. I am doing one more half this weekend (#4) and if things go well I might consider doing a full at the end of October. Cycling has been my XT since this spring and I love it. I am just coming back from a 60 km ride. I will go with the Jeff Galloway program. It looks like I can do it and still have a life.

Monica

PS It looks like when my husband and I run or ride with a group, all the discussions become more constructive. Also I find easier to take the advice from perfect strangers. But in the end, we all mean well but are just too 'domestic'.