Comments on: I Shall Run No More Forever

By: Unknown

Unknown — Fri, 31 Mar 2006 05:20:07 +0000

I commuted for a while on a route that included a couple miles of bike path. It amazed me the percentage of runners who had headphones – conservatively 95%. They were frequently startled by by passing even though I had a bell. Could be natural selection at work.

You should consider, however, that cycling is too complicated for some people; all those levers to operate while simultaneously trying to stay upright. The number of people you see riding around town in the small chainring/small cog combination should convince you. I know someone who gave up cycling for running because she crashed while fumbling with her gears.

As buddy of mine says, "what’s the difference between cyclists & runners?". "The cyclists are smiling."

By: Unknown

Unknown — Thu, 30 Mar 2006 03:05:10 +0000

This thread reminds me very much of something I heard 10 or so years ago, "It’s better to be rich than right." We spend so much time trying to "prove" one sport is better than another sport. And for what? So we can applaud ourselves for being in the "better" sport or the "right" sport? Doesn’t seem to smart to me.

If you enjoy whatever your recreation happens to be, keep doing it…and be happy in the fact you’re not watching your life pass by…on the couch, Big Mac in one hand, Doritos in the other.

Mike

P.S. And yes, I continue to enjoy both sports equally.

By: Louis

Louis — Thu, 30 Mar 2006 02:09:13 +0000

What I’d like to know is, what excercise can I do regularly that will still maintain an ability to run the 1.5 mile in ten minutes, yet I never run except once a year? I have physical readiness tests for being in the reserves, but I hate training for the running part.

Anyone have any success on running fast for 1-3 mile distances by practicing a different cardio routine?

By: Ruby Dereck

Ruby Dereck — Thu, 30 Mar 2006 00:54:36 +0000

I am so with you on both running and swimming. Painful on so many levels. You did however fail to include the humilation of wearing next to nothing in public. Some bodies are just better with clothes on. Since you are not female you many not realize it is also dangereous, humilating and painful to run if you are largebreasted. Everseen a large woman in a triathalon? Ever been slapped in the face by bouncing tissue. To enjoy either sport you should already be smaller than the average American and have oodles of self confidence. Cyclying is a genlter mor civilized i can go at my own pace and pick my own path and get home much sooner though traveling further. Cyclyists untie! or is that dyslexics?

By: Unknown

Unknown — Thu, 30 Mar 2006 00:10:24 +0000

if running’s not your thing, fine..some people just aren’t cut out for it. running’s a more intense activity than biking- for example, it’s much easier to ride a bike for an hour than run for an hour. when i finished my century ride, i think that might’ve impressed one cycling-nut relative. when i finished my first marathon, everyone who heard about it congratulated me and asked me all about it. also, there recently was a study done where people who ran a lot of mileage every week as opposed to people who never run, developed arthritis significantly less and were overall in better health. non-runners just like to keep telling themselves that running beats up the body so much it’s bad for you, to make themself feel better.. but running really is the best way to stay in shape, and you’re using more muscles of your body, also. if your body tells you that you aren’t up for running, just stick to cycling, but lay off the criticism of running just because it isn’t for you. thanks

By: Unknown

Unknown — Thu, 30 Mar 2006 00:03:18 +0000

I absolutely love to run…

and I’m a pretty avid cyclist too

By: Olivia

Olivia — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 23:45:51 +0000

I cannot tell you how many stories I have heard of people who have knee problems because of running. The little known truth is you only hurt yourself running if you’re doing it incorrectly. And yes, there is a correct way to run…

By: Tom Stormcrowe

Tom Stormcrowe — Wed, 19 Oct 2005 03:47:16 +0000

Actually, you burn just over twice the calories with cycling that you do running, or more depending on your pace! 20 mph average and you burn 3 times as many! You get FAR less joint styress as well and a better cardio workout. The only excercise better than cycling is swimming! Mountain biking for example at race pace burns 1500+ calories per hr vs 730/hr running. I’mnot kidding, you burn more watts, you produce more ATP, you accelerate the Kreb Cycle and Glycolosis! It’s just by far better metabolically speaking as well as stress anatomically at the joints!

By: Zed

Zed — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 14:50:33 +0000

P.S. to Jay,If you really have to ride four times as long to get a comparable cardio working from cycling then you’re probably not doing it right. I’ve never met a jogger yet who can keep his or her heart rate at 195 for a half hour. If you can, feel free to correct me.

By: BIg Mike In Oz

BIg Mike In Oz — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:07:10 +0000

Jay, Jay, Jay… what are we going to do with you? I started to write a really nasty response on your message and decided to finish it.Running is pre-historic, literally. I notice that you have a computer. How much time do you spend tinkering with the abacus? How about a down home example – some NASCAR fans love Dale Jarrett, some love Dale Earnhardt even though he’s been dead for nearly 5 years.For every $1000 spent on a bike, $100 is spent on a comparable quality running shoe. Except bikes last for years, shoes last for weeks. If your running shoes don’t get replaced every 4-6 weeks you are either destroying your joints faster than the average runner or you aren’t a serious runner. Consumables on bikes are tyres ($15), tubes ($5) and handlebar tape ($15). Handlebar tape and tubes can last years, tyres about 4-6 weeks for a serious rider. Having more than 1 bike is personal choice. And all terrains remain available to the person who selects the right 1 bike. I’m sure you don’t run a mountain trail in you “Carl Lewis track spikes”. If I decide I’m bored with riding on the road, I ride on the paths. If I decide I’m bored with riding on the paths, I ride in the scrub. If I decide I’m bored with riding in the scrub, I ride on the velodrome. If I decide I’m bored with riding on the velodrome, I ride the rollers and watch a DVD at the same time. I don’t need an MP3 player, the bird sing to me and my tyres hum to me. Remind me to take you cycling some time.