Al,
This winter, after a couple year lay off, I decided to take another stab at running (jogging
actually).
I am 57 and nothing can be done in a hurry when it comes to changes in exercise. I need days off
between exercise periods. My progress has been slow. But, the greatest effect may have been on my
biking. I can only ride in town during the winter, the mountains being off limits due to weather. My
aerobic conditioning usually falls off with all the stop and go riding.
Enter running. After just 6 weeks, I am more comfortable on any climbing grade that I encounter on
my around town rides. My wind is noticeably improved. If my knees hold out until spring, I may get a
great jump on the biking season. On the other hand, I may just prove what Bob Siegel's doctor says.
Gary McCarty, Greenspeed GTO, Salt Lake City
"Al Kubeluis" <
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> whoops, wrong group, well, anyway i just got back from a 4 mile run and got about the same workout
> as a 1.5 to 2 hour ride. and running shoes cost way less than bents. but benting is a lot more fun
> for me, except for, perhaps, trail running.