Quote Originally Posted by kacie tri-ing View Post
I think biking helps my running.

I don't think running helps anything other than running.
Really?

I too believe that running really helps my biking. I'm definitely stronger for it. Biking helps my running in the "general overall fitness" category. Biking, I fell, is easier on my body/legs, so I can almost simultaneously get a recovery day AND a training day in when I ride (this is when I'm in the midst of training for a specific running event).

Right now I'm training for mountain biking events. Running is a great way to cross train for several reasons: 1) I can do a hard workout in half the time I feel like I need to spend on the bike 2) I can run in ANY weather 3) It prepares me well for the hike-a-bike sections of the race 4) Running up hills makes my legs and lungs really strong.