We have all often heard about the benefits of cross training
to improve our running, keep us strong and to ensure one is keeping fit while
not over training Doing something else obviously also keeps one mentally sane
and looking forward to again venturing out on the run. The growth in biathlon
and triathlon and multisport combination events is testament to the fact that
we as humans crave that variety in exercise in life.
Although I am a runner at heart, it makes no difference to me if you run, bike or power walk - merely that you are doing something to ward off obesity.
Spinning on a stationary bike for hours on end has not really held much of an attraction to me until very recently when a friend ran a very successful fast 14KM race off of only spinning training. How was he able to do this?
My belief is that the spinning was keeping him fit and that the race was not long enough to have warranted any longer conditioning runs. Other runners (far quicker than me) have also commented that a once a week spin hard spin session has significantly improved their leg turnover and many of them now build in a session on a spin bike post a long run much in the manner of triathlon brick session.
I started to do the same recently and although my longer runs in the week are only at about 22-24K at the moment, I am moving significantly quicker than I have in the past. The only change being that of the spin sessions.
I would love to hear from others their experiences with increased turnover.
Running together (while increasing leg turnover on the bike), stride for stride on a life changing ride! -- Sean Muller
Although I am a runner at heart, it makes no difference to me if you run, bike or power walk - merely that you are doing something to ward off obesity.
Spinning on a stationary bike for hours on end has not really held much of an attraction to me until very recently when a friend ran a very successful fast 14KM race off of only spinning training. How was he able to do this?
My belief is that the spinning was keeping him fit and that the race was not long enough to have warranted any longer conditioning runs. Other runners (far quicker than me) have also commented that a once a week spin hard spin session has significantly improved their leg turnover and many of them now build in a session on a spin bike post a long run much in the manner of triathlon brick session.
I started to do the same recently and although my longer runs in the week are only at about 22-24K at the moment, I am moving significantly quicker than I have in the past. The only change being that of the spin sessions.
I would love to hear from others their experiences with increased turnover.
Running together (while increasing leg turnover on the bike), stride for stride on a life changing ride! -- Sean Muller
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