What Happens When a Cyclist Starts Running?

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  • @AlexDowsettOfficial
    @AlexDowsettOfficial  2 роки тому +24

    The long sleeve shrug has been bought to my attention in the comments. Google it, thank me layer runners of the world.
    It comes in faux leather 🤪

    • @positivepush7503
      @positivepush7503 2 роки тому

      The best piece of equipment I ever had for runnning was a small camelbak, 1.5 litres. I could put my phone, wallet, keys and a base layer in the pockets, knowing they'd be safe. I also found my hand would be free, so I could concentrate on my form and drink through the straw, little and often, without spilling water on my self. Coming from mountain biking, I was surprised how few roadie didn't use them for tools, pumps and inner tubes. Good luck with the running :)

  • @OUTDOORS55
    @OUTDOORS55 2 роки тому +18

    When a cyclist starts running, they will get a new max heart rate 😂 I came from running, and I definitely do better power out of the saddle. One thing ive learned is cycling and running are two completely separate sports. Not too much translates.

    • @nofascistsonmywatch
      @nofascistsonmywatch 2 роки тому

      Even the 'expected' cardiovascular/pulmonary gains do not translate fully, due to the way that different muscle groups involved stress the heart and lungs (BEFORE one even gets into the way that the different muscle groups store and use glycogen).
      As a prep/base for my start of a cycling base last late winter/early spring I did about 2-3 hours a day of very fast (but NOT 'race' style/speed!!) walking, with a lot of uphills.
      I did find that once I started my cycling base, even on tiny gears at high revs, I was taxing my cardiovascular/pulmonary systems MUCH MUCH harder than I even could while walking.
      OF COURSE actual running at a decent pace is a whole 'nother universe! 😉👍👍

  • @stevenbalderstone709
    @stevenbalderstone709 2 роки тому +19

    A couple of thoughts - from another ex-athlete: 1. listen to Mike, he knows what he is talking about. 2. Unlike cycling, you generally don't need to carry much of anything when running so forget pockets. 3. As a cyclist you are used to being bent over, so you now run with your butt sticking out and torso leaning forward. Try running "taller" and stretch those hip flexors. 4. Relax, slow down, you are clearly running too fast as a novice. Your lower-leg soft-tissue structures are probably the constraint in your system, not your cardio capacity. So listen to your legs or you will get injured. Aside from the protruding butt, your running action looks quite good, so have some confidence that you'll probably become a reasonable runner after a year or two of consistent training. Lecture over.

  • @sawdust1994
    @sawdust1994 2 роки тому +86

    Hi Alex, can I please ask a question, maybe you can make a video on it. What bikes did you keep from your Pro career? Did you just keep the training bikes, did you have to buy them from the teams at a "team" price or could you keep them as part of your hard work?. Which bikes, brands, components were your favourites? Which interest you after so many years as a pro now? Was there that one bike as a pro or amateur which was just amazing to ride? ManyThanks, Ashley.

  • @ryanbehringer7985
    @ryanbehringer7985 2 роки тому +120

    Cyclists have all the fitness in the world to really hurt themselves running :)

    • @chrispyy606060606
      @chrispyy606060606 2 роки тому +31

      Facts! Insane cardio, zero ligament/tendon impact strength lol

    • @jamtoz
      @jamtoz 2 роки тому +6

      I have learned that the hard way. Avid cyclist, decided to start running for duathlons. Did a bit of homework and figured that i had to start easy (a lot of zone 2 and run/walk workouts to gradually buildup to a good 80/20 polarized plan). So easy zone 2 would have me running at 4min/km(135bpm with a max HR of 200) which i realized was way to fast for my tendons/ligaments because i could barely walk after i figured "this is really easy i can run faster" 😅😅

    • @nofascistsonmywatch
      @nofascistsonmywatch 2 роки тому +2

      @@chrispyy606060606 And IF we do NO impact type training whatsoever, a great chance of developing at least mild osteoporosis. 😉 ☹

    • @chrispyy606060606
      @chrispyy606060606 2 роки тому +2

      @@nofascistsonmywatch Definitely! Weights, jogging, skipping, plyos are important

    • @ruairibrown3976
      @ruairibrown3976 2 роки тому +4

      Yes, you capture it perfectly! I'm a cyclist, my bro a runner. He got me out for a 5km park run, I went out easy then pushed the last 1km (22min overall, never mind he was

  • @paulcurrant8177
    @paulcurrant8177 2 роки тому +15

    This made me so happy. I am a 62 year old runner turned crap Ironman and to experience a grand tour hero flailing around like a fish up a tree has made my evening. Now, here's a challenge, my 5k best is 19.15, beat that!

    • @Neilhuny
      @Neilhuny 2 роки тому +1

      We will assume you weren't 25 when you set that time but it was in the last 5 years, or so... come on, Alex: here's your target!

  • @AshRolls
    @AshRolls 2 роки тому +6

    Flip belts are good for storing a bit of kit for running, they hold it close to your body and securely so it doesn't bounce.

  • @yarivyos
    @yarivyos 2 роки тому +11

    Go Slow. I know many new to running very fit cyclist who have taken up running in the off season and get hurt 6, 8 or 12 weeks in. It's very easy with your fitness to out run your body and it's ability to adapt. Listen to Mike.

  • @thebikepackingadventurer
    @thebikepackingadventurer 2 роки тому +11

    I feel Chanel’s response to anything can now be “I’ve done an Ironman, so it will be easy” 😂

  • @CarmineEspositoIT
    @CarmineEspositoIT 2 роки тому +7

    I knew after the sub7 project that the triathlon bug would get you!! Patience is key when you start running. Enjoy!!

  • @sawdust1994
    @sawdust1994 2 роки тому +10

    Brooks are really, really good running shoes. Glad to see you back and relaxed. Ya, running I did it for 6 years after a few bike crashes. Saves time but hard on the joints over time. Back on the bike and it's much preferable.

  • @LegSpinna
    @LegSpinna 2 роки тому +2

    Don't take anything on a run unless you're approaching marathon distances. No need for food, drink, mobile..... Just need a watch, dedicated running shorts and top for the summer, tights and long sleeve top/ jacket for winter. If you start doing longer distances, then a helpful family member who'll meet you on route with a bit of fuel is the best way to go.

  • @robertoneil.
    @robertoneil. 2 роки тому +4

    A few things. 1) Yes for running you want to plan out your eating (maybe have some coffee if a morning run) before hand with enough time so you can use the loo before going for your run.
    2) A running vest is what you want - trail runners love them for all the reasons you list. Easily carry extra layers, phone, gloves as well as special water flasks that won’t bounce around. There are different sizes for short runs or long runs. When it’s really hot and you’re just carrying a phone for a short run a belt can work but if you are going long enough to want a drink as well - a vest fits better.

    • @veloboy
      @veloboy 2 роки тому

      I love my running vests and small packs so much I've even started carrying them sometimes while riding. It lets me wear as many clothes as I like until I'm warmed up, snacks, etc. Sacrilege, I know, but I'm no bike racing anymore, so who cares.

  • @rogmok
    @rogmok 2 роки тому +6

    lol. as a runner that started cycling 2 years ago, I think your list of major differences were pretty accurate.. especially the bowel movements.

  • @MrACangusyoungDC
    @MrACangusyoungDC 2 роки тому +4

    I started trying pushing elit cycling levels of training at age 23. 2 years into that I had to step of the bike for 8-10 weeks, because of lower back/hip had turned sour over almost a years time and adding rehab had reached it limits of rehabing. So in the middle of the seasin I had to fix it by first stepping of the bike then find something to keep me fit. Running wasn't really it because even though I am quite functional I couldn't train enough to stay fit and it was hurting where I was hurting. Nordic Skiing on roller skis is a thing I had enjoyed for years but that was even more evil on the back. I figured I needed hours and hours of primitive man z2. That was stepping into my forrest of rolling rural swedish landscape semiwalking, climbing hills, struggling for grip and balancing, running a minute or so at times. All of it, 2-3h30. I also did bear like intervals in hard slopes. It worked really good, especially because it added to my rehab by enabling my sour hip/back muscles and tissues to start cooperating and gain strenght and sort of find itself to all these tasks that they were meant to do. Like letting a dog have it's walk to make it happy. We weren't born to run really. That's why pro runners can't push beyond 500h of running a year. We were born for versatile hiking or whatever I should call it. Luckily, cycling is by coincidence really something you can do the same amount if your bike really fits you. Improving my fit was part of how I reversed my hip/back thing (but that was mostly down to a few strenght unbalances because of a scary but fairly mild knee accident that was due to scarier hypermobility that I had during my teens of which made me sort of unable certain movements and so set so many muscles and motoric patterns into coma, sort of.)
    Should add that I've studied 3 semesters of physiotherapy

  • @tristanguillemette6777
    @tristanguillemette6777 2 роки тому +2

    Personally as a long time cyclist when I started running this year, my hip flexors have been the worst. Just be careful and stretch

  • @jeremymaclean3535
    @jeremymaclean3535 2 роки тому +2

    Great vid. As a triathlete I find you can ride easy and hr will be super low but running hr is rarely really low

  • @stevecaldwell8284
    @stevecaldwell8284 2 роки тому

    Runner turned cyclist - very honest and relevant comments made on this journey to date, can relate to lots!
    Others have suggested it too - light gloves and then you're closing in on the "opposite to a Gillet".

  • @coachw5245
    @coachw5245 2 роки тому +7

    Enjoyable video. Alex - Thanks
    • Great to see you enjoying the process/challenge.
    • Good advice on very gradually building up the time on your feet.
    • Very good advice regarding the importance of your feet (you have come from hours, weeks, months & years of your foot muscles being to all intensive purposes locked in the one position whilst cycling)
    • As your body becomes more accustomed to running, your hip flexors will ease, as your hip flexors ease you will better engage your glute muscles and through better engaging your glute muscles run with a more effective toe off.
    Do get a run coach.

  • @1000750
    @1000750 2 роки тому +3

    I tried running after decades of never running and due to cycling I was in good shape so of course I over did it and ran 2 mi 1st run then 3 mi 48 hr later then a few days break then 5 mi then the next run after a mile my knee started hurting and an hour later I couldn't walk for a month without extreme pain. I'm healed now but hesitant to try again mainly because I don't have to patience to start slow and build slowly. Good luck hopefully see you in a triathlon sometime. Aloha from Maui 🤙

  • @Neilhuny
    @Neilhuny 2 роки тому +1

    What a great team you two make!
    Fascinating insight in to a cyclist becoming a runner. Needing to go is extraordinary sometimes

  • @TyRaidd
    @TyRaidd 2 роки тому +2

    I'm also a long-term cyclist recently turned runner. Yes, you will constantly battle injuries, for a long time. Stretching and foam roller time is a daily must.
    Also, treadmill miles reduce the impact compared to outdoors.
    Learn to control your breathing in sync with your stride.
    Constantly be conscious of your technique and don't run sloppy or ragged.
    Don't bother with "easy" runs - they just increase your injury risk at this stage. Spin on the bike instead!
    Good luck 🤞

  • @Anza_34832
    @Anza_34832 Рік тому +1

    @8:22 I picked up running in my late 40s. To my surprise, didn’t pronate. Yet, it took me about 1 year to have my tendons and ligaments to catch up with my cardio capabilities:
    In the beginning, I had days when I was barely able to walk down the stairs after increasing running distance (Tip: Try to walk backwards - sounds crazy and is heckishly complicated, but alleviates the leg pain!).
    BTW, my cycling endurance got better, as running proved to be “harder training” as there is no such thing as breaks to relax while running 😅

  • @MrRennieFrumpkin
    @MrRennieFrumpkin 2 роки тому +2

    Re. Pocket issue - Naked running band/Salomon Pulse running belt/flip belt should sort that. 80% of weekly mileage at easy pace is recommended, a lot of folks go out and try and hammer every run when they’re starting out. All the best with it 👍

  • @Niiikh23
    @Niiikh23 2 роки тому +2

    As a cyclist who has also begrudgingly got into running over the last year I can absolutely agree with the 'it always hurts' aspect...apparently you're supposed to do steady runs like you'd do z2 training on a bike but I always feel like if you're not running to a point it hurts then what's the point haha...

    • @OutThere42
      @OutThere42 2 роки тому +2

      Building an aerobic base first then adding intensity through intervals and also through faster paced runs. The base runs also help strengthen tendons and bones. Since you don’t have a bike frame to hold you up you need your own body to handle the physical stress. Pure and natural 😊

  • @BrentAucutt
    @BrentAucutt 2 роки тому +1

    Hey Alex. Use the chest bottle for running. It fits right down your back side of your shorts and works great. Also grab the Patagonia stride shorts for fueling. These are great for gels and phone.

  • @durianriders
    @durianriders 2 роки тому

    Running is great cross training for the bike. You MUST ease into it though.
    \
    I ran a 2:47 marathon for 3rd place on 10miles a week running plus the bike.
    You have a good natural turn over Alex but Id go slower miles (like 6min k pace) to start with so your tendons etc can catch up to your motivation and vo2max OR you will get some injuries that WILL take you out for a bit or a year or more.

  • @ebrunner1315
    @ebrunner1315 9 місяців тому

    I love this! Would love to see a follow up video at some point to see how you are getting on with running! What is really interesting is that massive difference between HR Zones and effort between a bike and a run. Using HRM and Zwift power meter, it can tell me I am in easy zone even though it's obvious my effort level is a lot higher. With running it is really hard to stay in HRZ2. I mix it up but generally so much easier to Zwift in the garage than run outside (including said toilet issue and having to manage what you eat and drink a lot more pre-run).

  • @kalebzehr6850
    @kalebzehr6850 2 роки тому +1

    Hey man I've been a runner for years. I put my fanny pack on my hip instead of back and it doesn't bounce nearly as much. Makes a huge difference in comfort. I also don't normally drink anything until 10k or more so I wouldn't carry a water bottle in a pack like that. If you want some water a vest works great. I usually use a rule of dressing for 10 degrees C warmer than it actually is outside and that's usually pretty good. Good luck and make sure to take it slow.

  • @seeza
    @seeza 2 роки тому +1

    Really similar experience for me, starting running after 15 years of bike riding. Makes sense why I'm much more comfortable out of the saddle now with a few years of running in my legs.

  • @nicw2545
    @nicw2545 2 роки тому +1

    You're looking like a good runner in the making. Would love to see a triathlon box ticked 2023. Most important thing though in retirement I guess is just be happy. Thanks for the channel

  • @TheSaturnV
    @TheSaturnV 2 роки тому +2

    As a lifelong cyclist I can say that I hate running more than just about any other form of exercise that exists. If you see me running, it's from a bear or something.

  • @mikesima9396
    @mikesima9396 2 роки тому

    Reco: Hip flexors stretching and calf stretching have been a huge help. And for serious overly quad dependent cyclist (me) serious leg lock going down even the slightest decline. The cure: glute activation and strengthening. Good luck mate. Keep up the good work on clothing development.

  • @TimWhild
    @TimWhild 2 роки тому +1

    I wear my old racing/training tops when I'm running...everything in my back pockets where it should be 😆. It took my body a year to transition properly from cycling to running/kickboxing and running never stops hurting, even on the 'easy' days.

  • @Danskebjerge
    @Danskebjerge 2 роки тому +1

    Interesting stuff. Yeah, eating is a big difference. For me, not eating for two hours before the run was crucial - in the first months when I didn’t know it, I got problems. In cycling the stomach is stable, so it handles food pretty well.

  • @PaddyinPyrenees64
    @PaddyinPyrenees64 2 роки тому

    Hi Alex, Irish cyclist/runner living in Pau. I'm also a Triathlon /cycling coach. I use a cycling jersey for my long runs. Tight pockets, no jiggle. For your feet, look for a cadence of 80-90spm. Quick feet offer your body a more balanced and comfortable run. Plenty of free running cadence apps. Use armband for phone. Good luck with your new style of life.

  • @katemillard7565
    @katemillard7565 2 роки тому +1

    I personally wouldn't bother carrying water for anything under a couple of hours, and then you need a salomon pro vest they just holds 2 tiny soft bottles so they don't jiggle.
    Shorts, long sleeves, gloves and a headband works for me between 0 and about 8.
    Can't help with the bowel issue. no idea.

  • @bikeanddogtripsvirtualcycling
    @bikeanddogtripsvirtualcycling 2 роки тому

    you are doing exactly what I did when i first started to run - bend at the waist a little in the hope that it would reduce any air resistance. my coach at the time brought it to my attention and on every run now I will periodically run a mental check - am i standing tall, are my shoulders relaxed, am i lifting my knees and am i breathing.
    running should have some good benefits for you as it will build extra muscle in your legs and i things provides a greater cardio workout than cycling - just build slowly as it is pretty much guaranteed that you will get some stress injuries - shin splits or plantar fasciitis being the most common. Enjoy the journey!

  • @Plumsie28
    @Plumsie28 2 роки тому +1

    Watching you run, your form looks so similar to Cameron Wurf! He is an amazing cyclist like you and has become an exceptional triathlete.

  • @matthewvelo
    @matthewvelo 2 роки тому

    "But, I've done an Ironman". Best humble-brag ever.

  • @lahyessam9725
    @lahyessam9725 2 роки тому +1

    Mike Woods he is amazing and it is gr8 the way he shifted sports..we're so proud of him in 🇨🇦🚲❤🇨🇦

  • @honestmcgyver
    @honestmcgyver 2 роки тому

    As a runner (sub 15mins 5k) who shifted to cycling due to shin pains and now even an off road walk makes the hips hurt I get your issues. All the best mate

  • @DeanPattrick
    @DeanPattrick 2 роки тому +1

    Listening to a Pro cyclist turning to running make me feel like a Pro runner 🤪🙌🇫🇮 Few tips from me: great you have some decent shoes, that’s a must. Carry stuff, get a Salamon vest, drinks in the front and storage in the back and doesn’t jiggle around. Clothing, look at compression arm sleeves, easy to remove and add, then layer up and store in vest. Make sure to incorporate drills into your running and also use a stretchy band before and after. Enjoy the running journey 🙌😎🇫🇮

  • @mikesimms1
    @mikesimms1 2 роки тому +1

    Runner here. We solve the pocket thingy, by not solving it at all. Just get used to having less. You'll either start cold, or return carrying a shirt. Leave the phone at home. If you need to be connected, for whatever reason, wear a watch that's on the data network. If running long distances, plan on getting fluids along the way or just run loops past your house or car. I have one zipper pocket in my usual shorts (Tracksmith Session) and only thing I carry in there is my car key and maybe a gel, for extra long runs. I do, however, wear two watches: a Garmin and an Apple Watch. The Apple Watch is an LTE-enabled model, so it's basically a very small phone. The Garmin is for obvious Garmin things.

    • @katemillard7565
      @katemillard7565 2 роки тому +1

      yes - be bold start cold! I don't bother carrying a phone mostly, but when I do I use a "queenieke" sports bra from amazon that has a little pocket in the back. Partner says men's lulu shorts with phone pockets at the thigh on the inner shorts are good.

    • @Philatlondon1
      @Philatlondon1 2 роки тому +1

      I ran middle distance through school and university. Other than a small rucksack when running to the track, I don't recall ever carrying stuff on long runs.

  • @francoisthomas4930
    @francoisthomas4930 2 роки тому +2

    Have you tried those trail running backpacks (very lightweight and thin, with shoulder and hip straps) to carry your stuff while running? Slightly higher center of gravity than the fanny pack, but at least it doesn't move around ;)

  • @alandwyer380
    @alandwyer380 2 роки тому +1

    Are you planning on doing an Ironman next year? If so, will you plan on doing it on a fast course to get a good time? and what time would you aim for?

  • @SayMcGillicuddy
    @SayMcGillicuddy 2 роки тому

    a popular saying in running, which I suppose applies to cycling a bit too - 'dress for the second mile'. Bin bags with arm holes poked in are a common sight in running event start pens. I laughed at how you equated Hell to being bloody freezing at 05:32

  • @notmyrealname6272
    @notmyrealname6272 2 роки тому +1

    So funny :) Yes the start line is freezing. Loo breaks. Yup. But-
    Fitbelt-you need this in your life (or similar-no jiggling.
    Stability exercises-glute med, clams etc, loads of balance exercises. Loads more stability stuff. Foot strength. Watch knee alignment. Get those glutes firing. Seriously. Lack of foot
    /ankle and hip stability and ankle mobility is most likely to injure you esp knees.
    On the plus side much easier to listen to music/podcasts running than on the bike. Enjoy!!! Will we be seeing you in the Ironman .?!!

  • @alanjoyce4368
    @alanjoyce4368 2 роки тому

    As Dan Lloyd found when he tried running after finishing as a pro cyclist one of the many things that are difficult to overcome is 'sitting in'. Running is an upright sport ,something that cyclists find difficult to do as their bodies are used to being bent in an aero position.I became a runner at age 59 , 9 years ago.It's been a huge success for me with many category wins and Merseyside championships to my name. I still ride and I've worked on the running form ...but I'm still sitting in.

  • @nofascistsonmywatch
    @nofascistsonmywatch 2 роки тому +1

    I ran cross country (a 'harrier' to you), and indoor track in high school and 'university' solely as a means to maintain fitness for my cycling, and because cycling here in the states was (and still is as far as I know) totally nonexistent on a high school level, as a high school sport.
    I was not bad, since I could maintain slightly over a 5 minute mile pace for the 2.5 mile distance of our X-C races. (There were times when I hit the mile marker in UNDER 5 minutes, and part of that was slightly uphill on our home course, on which we were able to use medium length spikes.)
    Sadly for me I developed shin splints so agonizing that I could barely walk, and since the shoe 'tech', way back in the early '70s was not anything to write home about, and exercise physiology/'bio-mechanics' was at least a decade later, I had no choice but to give up running completely. ☹

  • @Philatlondon1
    @Philatlondon1 2 роки тому +1

    I came to cycling via running and generated all my power out of the saddle on the hills. It was effectively running on a bike.

  • @Thespecificgeneralist
    @Thespecificgeneralist 2 роки тому

    Flip belts are the best for running - been using them for about four years. I carry an iPhone, house key, up to six gels on long runs and no jiggly jiggle. Check them out

  • @geoffreymarcos
    @geoffreymarcos 2 роки тому

    For carrying things, try the Salomon running vest. It exists in différent size and no more items Moving around during the run. Game changer

  • @kchall5
    @kchall5 2 роки тому +2

    Once you acclimate your body for running, I suspect you will find great success. You have the cardio and genetics that most beginning runners do not, so that gives you a huge advantage. Work on strength and flexibility of the ligaments and tendons that you don't use in cycling.

  • @ericparadis7882
    @ericparadis7882 2 роки тому +1

    I think you're better off with XC Skiing. Less pain and issues, but more cycling specific action. But I know running helps you dump weight fast.

  • @GotDamBoi
    @GotDamBoi 2 роки тому

    I actually use winter cycling jackets for my runs when it's cold. Plenty of pockets and they aren't constricting when it comes to core movement

  • @hombrealagua
    @hombrealagua 2 роки тому

    PS. It's not about the brand of shoes, many people get it wrong... shoes don't make the runner... that's why there are so many injuries, it's about technique and biomechanics. final tip to think about: As much cushion and thickness you have under your feet, more the disconnection from your feet muscles and nervous system to your brain, plus the inhabitation of the leg-foot design, that is shock absorption, etc.

  • @derekjolly3680
    @derekjolly3680 6 місяців тому

    The best thing for me personally was willing myself to cycle on my old school road bike, all through winter. That and riding the hybrid when appropriate for the conditions. I had always dropped cycling from November to March before, and also gained weight slightly. Maybe 3-5 pounds. Having a mild winter here was a gift, albeit. Up to last summer I was 185 pounds and in middling shape. Now I'm at 157 pounds and in very decent overall shape and very good cycling shape. Some of that was restricting on meals for starches, cutting out or cutting back on a couple of things I like, and lots of it was the exercise. I've only recently begun with some jogging again, and as for the frequency of it, t's still to be determined. It's been like self-flogging, but it seems like the right thing to be doing again. It's not new to me. I know the drill and I know what I get from it.

  • @blrun129
    @blrun129 2 роки тому

    Brilliant video , so much fun to watch

  • @TheGinger1
    @TheGinger1 2 роки тому +1

    Wait till Juliet is a UA-cam pro and can say "like and subscribe guys!"

  • @irvhh143
    @irvhh143 2 роки тому +2

    Run Forrest, run!

  • @Relevant_Irrelevance
    @Relevant_Irrelevance 2 роки тому

    Having been a runner that turned to cycling, I never found the stuff issue or the dress issue a hard one. I'm used to just chucking them in a locker or in a pocket or fanny pack or strap of sorts on my arm and just forgetting it.

  • @meatmotorendurance
    @meatmotorendurance 2 роки тому +1

    I need to know Julliete's hairstylist who did the do in the opening appearance ASAP.

  • @mlafleurhua
    @mlafleurhua 2 роки тому

    The comments have been focused on the running side. Lots of good info shared by your viewers. Regarding the cycling aspect, take a well earned rest from "training" on the bike. However, do not forget your love of the bike. That joy that brought you to the sport when you were young. it is well worth your while to give some thought to "fun" riding. Start thinking about those rides. The ones where there is no external pressure, just the ones that you finish and you feel happy inside. For some, it is long endurance, or mountain biking, or gravel or coffee rides with fit non-pro friends. You may not be ready just yet, but better to start on that journey soon rather than after an extended break of "years".

  • @jonnythelegs2597
    @jonnythelegs2597 2 роки тому

    When i started running distance as well as cycling it was my Intercostals that gave me the most jip, totally used to my legs being ruined after a hard effort but with my ribs, it felt ever so slightly less comfortable than being stabbed. Carrying kit wise, i use a scott trail running bag/ "rucksack" it fits more like a waistcoat with no bounce, there's a company called Nathan that also do some really comfortable bags. The Apidura race backpack is a twist on a running pack. Try out some trail running i find it way more fun but then im down by lands end so I'm a wee bit spoilt on that front.

  • @Spudwarrior47
    @Spudwarrior47 2 роки тому

    Start line….. “Be bold, start cold”, every time, especially when training. Best of Luck, Nedders

  • @ryanolson8295
    @ryanolson8295 2 роки тому

    So much can be said but mainly don't get caught up in shoe gimmicks, just get good cushion and a shoe that allows your foot to perform naturally and build strength, get a running vest like from USWE, and cyclists like to sit so get your hips forward for running.

    • @Philatlondon1
      @Philatlondon1 2 роки тому +1

      With all the developments in shoe technology you'd think they would have solved the injury problems by now. But no, the 'better' shoes have just made people reliant on the shoe and injury rates haven't fallen.

  • @stevecolders
    @stevecolders 2 роки тому

    Have the confidence to run with very little. A pair of shorts with a pocket in the back that’s big enough for a gel and your car keys is more than enough for anything up to a half marathon. If you hydrate before you start you’re OK without water for a while.
    Agree that gilets are pointless for runners, merino arm warmers and thin gloves that you tuck into the waistband of your shorts when your warm are perfect.
    You’ll also find you develop of encyclopaedic knowledge of the location of every local public toilet, cafe/bar with a toilet and hedge that you can squat behind…

  • @1jesperwever
    @1jesperwever 2 роки тому +1

    Laurens ten Dam got himself a runners knee in 3 weeks after his career

  • @luct6038
    @luct6038 2 роки тому

    I started running again this summer because getting the bike off the trainer and up from the basement + getting all kitted up wasn't worth it for the short time I can alow to training.

  • @ashshield5251
    @ashshield5251 2 роки тому

    You live in Andorra, have a look at mountain climbing absolutely love it but scares the shit out of me not keen on heights lol

  • @MS-fi1mg
    @MS-fi1mg 2 роки тому

    You should connect with Frodo. He probably knows the best trails also for "beginner" or to come back after injury.

  • @liamwarner-lee8930
    @liamwarner-lee8930 2 роки тому

    runner that went to cycling -now whenever I do more than 5km I get Achilles inflammation , feeling of shin splints - tried it all to remedy same but alas the asics are retired

  • @georgesj9536
    @georgesj9536 2 роки тому

    Brooks are great! but one tip, if you're really getting into running: get 2 pairs and switch every day.. running is very taxing on the shoe and you get way better life out of em buying 2 pairs at once

  • @garethbater6900
    @garethbater6900 2 роки тому +1

    Running - what we did before bikes were invented - best of luck catching up with the wife on 2 legs - looking forward to watching the vlogs

  • @karolnehring6988
    @karolnehring6988 2 роки тому

    Had a reverse expirience: "what happens when a long distance runner starts road cycling?"🤣

  • @Saladh_Olivier
    @Saladh_Olivier 2 роки тому +1

    Would it be better to run on trails rather than on tarmac? Best of luck with your journey towards the event 🙌

  • @wendysuperfan1014
    @wendysuperfan1014 2 роки тому

    thanks Alex.

  • @daviddyer2607
    @daviddyer2607 2 роки тому +1

    Not a bad place to go for a run though Alex!

  • @BeerMatt96
    @BeerMatt96 2 роки тому +2

    As a runner of >30 years, and just getting into cycling, I completely agree with everything you have said. Pockets, layers, cycling faff, all of it (including gilets)!
    Just keep each run SLOW for the moment, until you start doing your intervals and tempo stuff. You don't have to finish each run exhausted to get your legs used to managing the impact. Slow down until you're able to run without puffing and panting: elite runners still do most of their training at incredibly slow pace (8-9 mins/mile). Good luck for Project April!

  • @ScottyCycles
    @ScottyCycles 2 роки тому

    I love Brooks shoes!

  • @davidbenner6551
    @davidbenner6551 9 місяців тому

    Started running, felt good, a few hours later turned my ankle going down the stairs, had to start out again a month later.

  • @mattbibbings
    @mattbibbings 2 роки тому

    Look into palm cooling too.

  • @sandybaws
    @sandybaws 2 роки тому

    Get a flip belt to sort out the pockets issue

  • @thedecliningcyclist3321
    @thedecliningcyclist3321 2 роки тому

    After years of just cycling I tried a 5k Parkrun recently and struggled to walk for about 3 days afterwards, my feet and shins were just totally destroyed 😱

  • @DVSGamer100
    @DVSGamer100 2 роки тому

    Im so ready for alex the triathlete!

  • @karengibson5936
    @karengibson5936 2 роки тому

    A lot of talk about Ironman ... however picking up on "marathon" ... London Marathon is in April .....

  • @gabbechico8471
    @gabbechico8471 2 роки тому +1

    Shin splints, plantar fasciitis, knee issues, the list goes on….😂

    • @nofascistsonmywatch
      @nofascistsonmywatch 2 роки тому

      Shin splints can basically temporarily disable you (ask me how I know). ☹
      Now, I suspect (and EXPECT) that they are A LOT LESS common currently due to shoe design, ancillary training, and biomechanical physiologists' input/advice than they were way way back when I had them in the early '70s, but probably still occur in some cases.
      Back then, the hypothesis for why I got them was that for high school Cross-Country training, we did our intervals (about two miles worth of ~60 second quarters with a minute rest in between) on a hard packed cinder/gravel track, and our slower distance type runs (we did not know from the 'zone thing' way back then) on softer, grass surfaces.
      I doubt that this is what caused the problems, but who knows???

    • @gabbechico8471
      @gabbechico8471 2 роки тому +1

      @@nofascistsonmywatch it’s Caused because that the demand is to high for what the body can tolerate or muscle that are to “weak” shin splints do not need to exist. Look up kneesovertoeguy.

    • @nofascistsonmywatch
      @nofascistsonmywatch 2 роки тому +1

      @@gabbechico8471 Yes, that's why I brought up the 'ancillary training' thing, as I figure there is a way around them with the proper weight/resistance training methods.

  • @benaitken3680
    @benaitken3680 2 роки тому

    The very best running advice received and pass along…. Never trust a fart during or after a run

  • @leedorney
    @leedorney 24 дні тому

    I always feel like a bag of potatoes with I'm running 🤣🤣

  • @ttmallard
    @ttmallard 2 роки тому

    Reaction, run on a track to learn strike n stride as a easy sprint fast pace 20m walk if off once a week till more is a pace for enduro. It's like a cadence workout, trails are to not trip down, efficiency up using terrain, cyclocross skills with feet in slippy rooty gooey to rocks, can be a scene 🍺

  • @James-zu1ij
    @James-zu1ij 2 роки тому

    Be very careful when blocking pronation/supination with shoe types. I would go with simple flat pumps. If these are too painful to run in then that's OK, run less, get used to it. Your body need to align itself with all the stresses, including your bone internal morphology. (including your spine) Blocking pronation is bad unless you are particularly deformed. It is a major shock absorber. Just try and strengthen the shock absorbing muscles. (see knees over toes guy on UA-cam) If I were you I would do some major walks. 15 miles, then progress to some gentle fell running. (In flat shoes) These are runs where you are in an unstable environment all the time. These are efforts to change your internal morphology of your bone and soft tissue and strengthen you in the right areas. Cycling is akin to bed rest, and you have suddenly awakened from a coma. You will have soft, mushy bones. Just my opinion

  • @sammckenzie6295
    @sammckenzie6295 2 роки тому

    Would you recommend those aftershokz headphones?

  • @tristanguillemette6777
    @tristanguillemette6777 2 роки тому

    There's trail running vests with everything you need ;)

  • @MrHcharles
    @MrHcharles 2 роки тому

    Maybe try the couch to 10k app, ups the workload week by week, you can probably start a few weeks in to the course

  • @neilianparker6487
    @neilianparker6487 2 роки тому

    So which triathlon you doing in April 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @swites
    @swites 2 роки тому +1

    Nah running is easy in NZ at least. No matter the weather t-shirt and shorts. Raining hailing snowing t-shirt and shorts. Rugby soccer yep t-shirt and shorts. training of any sort therefore t-shirt and shorts. No water except for a tap you find at the back of a shop, and no food. Simple.

  • @themussile3335
    @themussile3335 2 роки тому

    Flip belt is the pocket answer

  • @aidanmahony1681
    @aidanmahony1681 2 роки тому

    Brooks are basically the best shoes. They last longer than other shoes.

  • @ashshield5251
    @ashshield5251 2 роки тому

    Join the club mate, started parkrun couple of weeks ago