how much do you run? - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-29T12:32:33Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/1198434:Topic:7411?x=1&xg_raw_resources=1&id=1198434%3ATopic%3A7411&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI travel without my bike, so…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-11-13:1198434:Comment:176992008-11-13T05:19:22.429ZBooksyhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Booksy
I travel without my bike, so I'm forced to run, a bunch. But as someone else said earlier, I find running gets the heart rate up faster and burns more calories per minute. Also, it's easier to do a run at night or when it's super cold than it is to get on the bike. Running keeps the cycling fresh.
I travel without my bike, so I'm forced to run, a bunch. But as someone else said earlier, I find running gets the heart rate up faster and burns more calories per minute. Also, it's easier to do a run at night or when it's super cold than it is to get on the bike. Running keeps the cycling fresh. As with others on this thread…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-11-07:1198434:Comment:168542008-11-07T15:10:35.718ZJarrod S. Barneshttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JarrodSBarnes
As with others on this thread I incorporate a run-up section (actually two of them) in my training course. Of course, people look at you like you're nuts but more often than not, they ask questions and bang! Another fan of cross. But I have noticed that putting these run-ups in my ccourse have given me the technical training and speed needed to at least approach these things with confidence. I usually end a course work-out with 10 dismount/remount with about a 20 yard between. So, a lot fo…
As with others on this thread I incorporate a run-up section (actually two of them) in my training course. Of course, people look at you like you're nuts but more often than not, they ask questions and bang! Another fan of cross. But I have noticed that putting these run-ups in my ccourse have given me the technical training and speed needed to at least approach these things with confidence. I usually end a course work-out with 10 dismount/remount with about a 20 yard between. So, a lot fo running (much more than in a race). If you do more in training/practice than you will have in the races, you'll do better. Suffer in training so the event is more fun :-) Of course with 'cross, it just hurts all of the time....which is the way it should be. I pretty much hate running as…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-11-07:1198434:Comment:168492008-11-07T14:45:43.286ZOpieoshttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Bryan
I pretty much hate running as others have said a normal cyclist should!!<br />
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However for the last month or so I've added two days a week of doing 10 or so run-ups on a hill on the course I ride. Other then the extremely strange looks I get as I blast into the hill jump off and shoulder my bike run the hill and then jump back on and do it again I gotta say I think it has really helped me. I haven't been feeling as "knackered" on the runs we have in my area races. Not killing them yet but who…
I pretty much hate running as others have said a normal cyclist should!!<br />
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However for the last month or so I've added two days a week of doing 10 or so run-ups on a hill on the course I ride. Other then the extremely strange looks I get as I blast into the hill jump off and shoulder my bike run the hill and then jump back on and do it again I gotta say I think it has really helped me. I haven't been feeling as "knackered" on the runs we have in my area races. Not killing them yet but who knows<br />
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<a href="http://www.cultofthecowbell.com">http://www.cultofthecowbell.com</a> I started running stairs. I'm…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-11-07:1198434:Comment:168032008-11-07T01:22:18.168Zmr_pitifulhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/mr_pitiful
I started running stairs. I'm lucky enough to have an outdoor set near me that's about 150 up a hill. Every Wednesday I run them repeatedly for 45 minutes. Of course I end up walking and stopping, but man has that helped. At first could only do it a few times and I was dead, now I can go at a good pace for 20 minutes without a break and do the entire 45 min, head to work, and feel pretty good for the day. It's really helped.<br />
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Last week up in San Fran it was really muddy, but the one run-up was…
I started running stairs. I'm lucky enough to have an outdoor set near me that's about 150 up a hill. Every Wednesday I run them repeatedly for 45 minutes. Of course I end up walking and stopping, but man has that helped. At first could only do it a few times and I was dead, now I can go at a good pace for 20 minutes without a break and do the entire 45 min, head to work, and feel pretty good for the day. It's really helped.<br />
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Last week up in San Fran it was really muddy, but the one run-up was cake for me. I passed a few guys on that and it was short. Felt really good. I was also on a single speed that day so there were a few other places I just ran where everyone else was slopping through and clunking gears around, and I actually made up time. It was a huge advantage. Only the 5th race of the season for me and it's already paid off. As someone who is making a co…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-11-04:1198434:Comment:163772008-11-04T21:58:46.926ZMonkeybusinesshttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/MarkKern
As someone who is making a comeback to cycling after a long long break. I find that running once a week breaks up the routine a little and gets me a pretty brisk workout in a short period of time. I can imiagine that I am way at the bottom of the fitness scale of the majority of the people on this board, so take what I say with a lot of salt and maybe some butter too.
As someone who is making a comeback to cycling after a long long break. I find that running once a week breaks up the routine a little and gets me a pretty brisk workout in a short period of time. I can imiagine that I am way at the bottom of the fitness scale of the majority of the people on this board, so take what I say with a lot of salt and maybe some butter too. No no no. I started racing bi…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-11-04:1198434:Comment:163632008-11-04T21:22:57.799Zbradyjahttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/fasterjim
No no no. I started racing bikes to <i>not</i> run. Even when my coach, brian Conant, says "run once a week for 20-25 minutes" I don't. It would probably help, especially at courses that have alot of running, but I refuse.<br />
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Seriously i probably should but I just can't motivate myself to do it. I figure that run-ups and barie work we do a weekly cross practice should be enough, but maybe not.
No no no. I started racing bikes to <i>not</i> run. Even when my coach, brian Conant, says "run once a week for 20-25 minutes" I don't. It would probably help, especially at courses that have alot of running, but I refuse.<br />
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Seriously i probably should but I just can't motivate myself to do it. I figure that run-ups and barie work we do a weekly cross practice should be enough, but maybe not. Actually i do. I am a former…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-10-08:1198434:Comment:120062008-10-08T08:02:39.509ZLillypadhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Lillypad
Actually i do. I am a former ultrarunner, so running has never been an issue. However, running with a bike during a race (i race singlespeed) is sometimes necessary....so i practice. Mostly during my lunch hour i ride to the park, then practice short steep runnups with the bike.<br />
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Last week, had a flat with about 5 minutes to go...couldn't get my back wheel replaced, so i ran the rest of the race....can't stand dnf's....stupid when there's only 5 minutes left...when there's barely anyone in your…
Actually i do. I am a former ultrarunner, so running has never been an issue. However, running with a bike during a race (i race singlespeed) is sometimes necessary....so i practice. Mostly during my lunch hour i ride to the park, then practice short steep runnups with the bike.<br />
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Last week, had a flat with about 5 minutes to go...couldn't get my back wheel replaced, so i ran the rest of the race....can't stand dnf's....stupid when there's only 5 minutes left...when there's barely anyone in your field, i get points for just finishing.<br />
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During road racing, i don't do much running....so now that's fall...i love to run....plus i find for 30 minutes, i burn more calories, and it's the only thing i can do to keep the weight off. martini,
ya gotta start slow…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-09-25:1198434:Comment:106852008-09-25T18:15:51.520ZGeWillihttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/GeWilli
martini,<br />
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ya gotta start slow, and short...<br />
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no more than 5 minutes continuous running the first time out...<br />
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best advice i've been given when i started running for cross was walk 5, run 5, walk 5.<br />
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do that until you are comfortable, every other day, then increase that middle run slowly until you can run for 20 minutes...<br />
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even jogging slowly will give you a big improvement in cross...<br />
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but then don't let it take time away from your intervals and specific cycling training.
martini,<br />
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ya gotta start slow, and short...<br />
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no more than 5 minutes continuous running the first time out...<br />
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best advice i've been given when i started running for cross was walk 5, run 5, walk 5.<br />
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do that until you are comfortable, every other day, then increase that middle run slowly until you can run for 20 minutes...<br />
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even jogging slowly will give you a big improvement in cross...<br />
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but then don't let it take time away from your intervals and specific cycling training. I know I should run more. Acu…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-09-24:1198434:Comment:105262008-09-24T14:52:08.630Zmartinihttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/martini
I know I should run more. Acutally, let me correct that. I should run.<br />
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My issue is two fold. I ran CC and track in HS. Kinda burned myself out on it. Then I'm also a big guy. Running isn't easy on my knees or feet. I bought a pair of Montrail shoes last year and tried 'em out, but I could hardly walk the next three days my feet hurt so much. I didn't anticipate that. I even ran trail, so impacts to my body would be 'lessened'. :shrugs: I dunno.
I know I should run more. Acutally, let me correct that. I should run.<br />
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My issue is two fold. I ran CC and track in HS. Kinda burned myself out on it. Then I'm also a big guy. Running isn't easy on my knees or feet. I bought a pair of Montrail shoes last year and tried 'em out, but I could hardly walk the next three days my feet hurt so much. I didn't anticipate that. I even ran trail, so impacts to my body would be 'lessened'. :shrugs: I dunno. I run 2 times a week most of…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-09-24:1198434:Comment:104562008-09-24T02:22:17.299ZChris Lockehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ChrisLocke
I run 2 times a week most of the time. 30 at the most. Running is a weak point with me, so I need to focus on this.<br />
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If you race on a course that has stairs, be sure to do a stair workout I learned the hard way this past weekend that I need to work on this. I am going to add a running hill repeat with my bike once a week also.<br />
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Like Studnicki mentioned, practice the dismount and remount. That is where you can win or lose a race.
I run 2 times a week most of the time. 30 at the most. Running is a weak point with me, so I need to focus on this.<br />
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If you race on a course that has stairs, be sure to do a stair workout I learned the hard way this past weekend that I need to work on this. I am going to add a running hill repeat with my bike once a week also.<br />
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Like Studnicki mentioned, practice the dismount and remount. That is where you can win or lose a race.