3 easy miles on the treadmill and 6 on the bike. and i have a question.
is there a difference between the upright bike and the recumbent bike? (i had to look it up online to know what to call them, instead of the upright one and the not upright one) i used the recumbent one today because there was a smelly looking man in the middle of the uprights so i grabbed a bike as far away from him and it happen to be a recumbent one. i felt it more in my hamstrings and glutes, which for me is a good thing. i would assume the recumbent one puts less strain on your back as well. but other than that are there benefits and/or drawbacks to either?
i have another race on sunday, and to be honest i'm kind of over races right now. i'd like to focus on my big one next month which is the half-marathon, so i might just scoot my long run up to friday and front-load 2 miles onto the 5k on sunday and use it as my speed workout.
and this week. the weather calls for clear skies. FINALLY a race with no rain!
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It's a good idea to use the shorter races for training. Since I share a common problem with many racers who go out too fast at the start of the race I would suggest adding those two miles to be backside of your 5K and practice staying at your desired pace in the first couple of miles. If you front load you won't be quite as enthusiastic at the start which may bring about a natural slowing but I think it's better to at least attempt to develop the mental discipline to control that urge to run with the elites.
In my opinion if you are training for a Tri then I would stick to the upright bike. If you are only training for running then the recumbant is a good option.
I have heard the term "recumbent bike" but never knew what it meant until your post: You've shed light on my own ignorance. So, clearly, I cannot be of help to you and your question.
I was just here and you went and changed the colors again! I don't know much about bikes, so I am no help. Just wanted to say hello.
P.S. I think you stole my energy... I haven't done anything since sunday!
Re: the bike question...If you are trying to rehab an injury or you are just working on cardio stamina then the recumbent and upright are probably the same. If you really want to strengthen your legs by riding, you might be better off on the upright bike because you can do some standing climbs out of the saddle which will work your muscles a lot harder. (this of course, is just my opinion, as I don't know if there really is an advantage to one over the other AND all of my biking miles are done outdoors)
your header is beautiful xo
I think you're right on with the difference between recumbents and uprights - and do what's available and what feels good - you can call it all cross-training, and neither one is bad for you. I'm sooo with you on the spring weather ahead and no more rain!
An avid cyclist I know says that you get different benefits from both types of bikes so ride both.
Smelly looking? I didn't know that eyes had the sense of smell. ;-)
Good luck in the race.
I know personally the recumbent bike works my abs and core more because of the position, but I think the upright model where you actually lean over the bars better simulates real bike pose. I know I feel like I move "faster" on it.
Love the new banner, oh purple 'n' petite one.
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