I actually gave up bike racing because it was too hard. I then became a runner, because it was so much easier. I always used running as training in winter, because it was the easier option.
Running is much easier than cycling, why do you think Gebreselassie smiles so much?
I think I can add an interesting perspective. In college (5 years ago) I was an avid runner. I ran 3 miles every day, and about twice a week I went 5 mi. in 30 min. I love running but have recently discovered it's very hard on my knees. I took up cycling with a litte running mixed in. I think running is a far more consistent work out, and it can be very challenging. But I have enjoyed biking as much or more because I can go farther, see more, and actually enjoy an equal workout if I simply take the time to go 10 or so miles. Plus, if you've ever come up to a hill after cycling 8 miles, there's nothing in running to equal that dread. That said, if I only have 30 minutes, I run because it's more strenuous.
I ride around 120 miles on the weekend and run 4 week days for 24-30 miles. Running gets my heart rate going quicker and I'm metabolizing oxygen sooner but I'm also working at an anaerobic state sooner. Biking allows me to metabolize oxygen longer at an aerobic state for longer periods of time unless I'm hammering the peddles constantly then it all changes. My leg muscles scream when I ride but it is much less demanding when I run unless I'm sprinting up hill then it's a tie but biking is much harder on my leg muscles.
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Running is of course as you can't just cruise down a hill like on a bike or buy a pair of Scot Bars and disk wheels and pick up another 3 minutes on your 10k time.
you can now lol