Should I replace my morning doubting with roller skiing?

I suggest roller skating everywhere you go. You will become a big hit in town. A very big hit.

Why are runners afraid they'll accidentally bulk up? It takes a lot of focused effort to get bulky. You're not going to accidentally bulk up by... roller skating.

That said, I say if you're feeling like crap, rest, don't introduce another sport.

Substituting one aerobic exercise for another will not bulk you up. Not sure why runners always think that.

A few miles of regular roller skiing could be a relatively low-impact cross-training mode in the off season. Not sure about the wisdom of working in roller skiing during track season, though. If you're feeling like crap, you might need rest...? Roller skiing in the off season might have an added benefit in somewhat strengthening your upper body, but doubtful that it would add significant bulk.

Please explain how this works? ?

Rolling usually means wheels

Skiing usually means flat gliding along surface.

Roller skiing? ?

Roller Skiing - http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Roller_Ski.jpg

and you should replace all of your doubting with it. Not just in the morning.

THE NORTH wrote:

Roller Skiing -

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Roller_Ski.jpg

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PTO wrote:

THE NORTH wrote:

Roller Skiing -

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Roller_Ski.jpg

Bahaha-hahaha -hahaha! !!!

All world class XC skiers roller ski during off season, idiot.

What is the most difficult part of roller skiing?

Coming out to your parents.

I doubt it.

It's interesting to see how different the country is by region. Where I live even the non runners or skiers know what roller skiing is and could probably identify the different techniques. It's pretty rare for me not to pass a few roller skiers if I stick to major paths in the summer.

It's pretty simple, just cross country skiing but with only the part you would use as a kick zone and wheels at the ends.

This race was just disgraceful, but skip to 0:43 to get an idea of what this looks like, and at least there's Petter Northug

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_5FudcOBuY

RJ it's a good thought. Try if you like, if you are still not feeling right drop the am runs and take the extra recovery time. Better than running yourself into the ground and coming up stale.

I roller ski as well (classic) coming closer to race season I drop it as well as the am runs.

What type of roller skis do you have? I am looking at changing out , so I am looking for some feedback. Good luck.

If you really want to be successful, you need to remove all doubt, not just the morning doubt. Replace it with anything positive, if roller skiing works for you that's great.

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How does doing a morning 2-4 miles help "freshen" you up?

Roller Jake wrote:

I've been doing an easy 2-4 miles in the morning to get more miles in the legs and to freshen up before my afternoon workout. I'm thinking about replacing this with roller skiing to maintain form in the off season and also because I've been feeling like crap physically.

But this is track season, and the bottom line is I want to be as fast as possible for it. Is this a good idea for someone who feels like they're approaching the threshold before injury but wants a similar stimulus, or will this just screw me up by making me to bulky or something?

I have Swenors, they are very nice, excellent durability, somewhat pricy, a nice ride. Marwes are definitely the absolute best and can last 10 years but you will have to shell out more for them, also they are a bit tough to find because they only distribute to a handful of licensed retailers. Elpex are alright, but their wheels are awful, you will need them replaced every month. V2 and ProSki I have never owned but I've tried them and disliked them.

If you're looking for a bargain look in the classified section of the skinnyski website some pretty good deals there.

Agree that Marwes and Swenors are the best. They have a bit of flex that makes them feel like real skis. Have heard good things about Wood Ski but have not tried them. Yes V2 and Proski are old school and feel awkward once you've tried.

Finn Sisu from Minnesota sells Marwes.

As for training benefit for track. Early season probably good. But for the last month or six weeks? Maybe not so much. It's not necessarily the bulk that you might add it's the economy and leg turnover that might be compromised a bit.

Doubt has absolutely no place in the training regimen of a champion. Eliminate the doubt and you are half way to victory. So no morning doubting nor afternoon doubting for you. Just believe and the answer will come.