Coach Bill Dellinger always thought there was a mileage ceiling at which no further benefit would be accrued , it was his belief cross training would be crucial to advancing marathon times along with shoe advancements.
Considerations need to be made with cross training muscle recruitment for one is different when cycling vs running (more VL dominant). Joint mechanoreceptors cycling RPM vs spm when running. HR response equivalents whatever the medium swim running, cycling, nordic skiing , roller skiing, vs running are not the same and need to be adjusted accordingly.
If your focus is becoming a better runner, I suggest you flip the order of your run to bike session and make it bike first, then end with the run. It feels a little funky the first bunch of times you do it, but eventually it makes for a nice warm up. And mainly the idea of ending with the run is better proprioceptively - you want “running legs” not “biking legs”. I’ve been doing this for 30+ years and firmly believe that’s the way to go. I have no scientific evidence for this, but it would make for a great study.
Coach Bill Dellinger always thought there was a mileage ceiling at which no further benefit would be accrued , it was his belief cross training would be crucial to advancing marathon times along with shoe advancements.
Considerations need to be made with cross training muscle recruitment for one is different when cycling vs running (more VL dominant). Joint mechanoreceptors cycling RPM vs spm when running. HR response equivalents whatever the medium swim running, cycling, nordic skiing , roller skiing, vs running are not the same and need to be adjusted accordingly.
He was wrong, considering Kiptum's training.
Because Kiptum mileage ceiling is incredibly high. Work on your emotional intelligence.
There's some wisdom in cross training helping with your kick, and it might be why he had such a strong kick in the final 80m of the 1500.
The final 100 or so is where one's lactate resistance is most important. Renato Canova used to recommend his runners do a series of jumping jacks or squat holds (as they would massively increase lactate levels in the legs) and then sprint uphill for a few hundred yards.
This would prepare their bodies for being able to move their legs quickly whilst having high levels of lactate.
Cycling can also increase the levels of lactate very quickly. We all know how painful your legs can feel whilst climbing, and how they feel like jelly if you try to walk afterwards.
If your focus is becoming a better runner, I suggest you flip the order of your run to bike session and make it bike first, then end with the run. It feels a little funky the first bunch of times you do it, but eventually it makes for a nice warm up. And mainly the idea of ending with the run is better proprioceptively - you want “running legs” not “biking legs”. I’ve been doing this for 30+ years and firmly believe that’s the way to go. I have no scientific evidence for this, but it would make for a great study.
I agree it's best to finish with running including strides to imprint running engrams.
As a current high school coach, I truly hope our competitors read this forum and reduce their running mileage to 25 MPW and bike as much as they can. I have coached a lot of cycling enthusiasts who suck at running because they refuse to run more.
My kids always got injured early in the season and then came on strong at the end of the season as they adapted to running and hills. The kids always wanted me to take them to the pool. I think I might have recommended the bike or walking instead. I might have even forced them to walk more the first day!
If your focus is becoming a better runner, I suggest you flip the order of your run to bike session and make it bike first, then end with the run. It feels a little funky the first bunch of times you do it, but eventually it makes for a nice warm up. And mainly the idea of ending with the run is better proprioceptively - you want “running legs” not “biking legs”. I’ve been doing this for 30+ years and firmly believe that’s the way to go. I have no scientific evidence for this, but it would make for a great study.
I agree it's best to finish with running including strides to imprint running engrams.
My physical therapist always had me use a reciprocal trainer for the first 8 minutes. That was an important discovery for me. I have NEVER in my over 50 years of running, coaching and interviewing runners found someone who ENJOYS WARMING UP!!! Think about that.
I agree it's best to finish with running including strides to imprint running engrams.
My physical therapist always had me use a reciprocal trainer for the first 8 minutes. That was an important discovery for me. I have NEVER in my over 50 years of running, coaching and interviewing runners found someone who ENJOYS WARMING UP!!! Think about that.
Some old dude at the gym showed me exactly that, about 8 years ago. He had really, really good form and was hauling around the indoor track. Was it you?
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