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Will running improve (or harm) my riding?

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  • March 17, 2015 at 7:55 am #23528
    Low Speed Wobble

    Fellas, and ladies, please be kind to this question. It might seem like an impossible one to answer, but will the action and activity of running improve (or harm) any aspect of my cycling? I’m a 48-year old competent club rider, I don’t train or race, I just ride – and I can ride all day long (when I’ve got the time). There are times when I don’t even have two hours to spare for a ride. My question is – will running for an hour a couple of times a week improve or harm my riding, or will it have no physiological effect on the mechanics of riding a bike? (I have no pretensions of competing in triathlon either). I’m keen to learn from those will similar experiences.

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  • March 17, 2015 at 1:07 pm #837417
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    Anonymous

    I personally don’t find
    I personally don’t find running and cycling complement each other that well, and as I’ve got older I find if I do run I need to do so at least 3 times per week to avoid tiredness and cramp in legs after each run which can last up to a couple of days.
    Bit of a viscous circle really, need to run frequently but then that means you end up training most days when including cycling or run less often and walk around with stiff legs all the time.
    However I love the simplicity of running, kit on out the door, no cars, punctures etc to worry about and no bike to maintain when you get back.

    March 17, 2015 at 9:20 am #837415
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    sergius

    For me, everytime I run for
    For me, everytime I run for more than about 15 minutes I seem to knacker my knees.

    I personally tend to avoid running and just stick to cycling and gym work (strength training)

    March 17, 2015 at 8:27 am #837413
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    alotronic

    Running is great and I do
    Running is great and I do some to stop myself going mental in winter, but you need to ease in very gently indeed. Your general fitness will mean that you ‘could’ run hard for an hour but you will need lots of time for your body to adapt. Start with short walk/runs etc you will feel like you are doing ‘nothing’ but you are adapting many years of cycling body to one that can run as well. I speak from experience – 49, with shin splints.

    March 17, 2015 at 8:09 am #837411
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    CXR94Di2

    Cross training will always
    Cross training will always benefit your main sport. If you are short of time think about free weight lifting(squats,deadlifts) or short interval sprints on a static/spin bike

    March 17, 2015 at 8:09 am #837409
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    CXR94Di2

    Cross training will always
    Cross training will always benefit your main sport. If you are short of time think about free weight lifting(squats,deadlifts) or short interval sprints on a static/spin bike

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