In the off season (i.e. November thru April), I work out 5-6 days a week at the gym. I do an hour spin class 3 x a week, lift weights--upper and lower equally, and 30 minutes on the elliptical 2 x a week.

During the spring and summer, I never ever go to the gym. I run, do group and solo rides, rollerblade, hike, walk, kayak, etc. I mostly do core and upper body strength training 3 x a week. I also incorporate some leg lifts, but nothing too demanding on my lower body as I do so much running, cycling, and rollerblading.

This is the first summer I've incorporated rollerblading, and I am impressed in how much it compliments the running and cycling. My legs are more tone and slim than they have ever been. It's great. My calfs to don't look so much like cyclers calfs as they usually do in the summer.