If cycling is your preferred sport, either competitively or just to stay fit, and you may not be open to the idea of running, especially because it is an impact sport and you are afraid of potentially injuring your joints. However, there is merit in combining some running with your existing training regimen. So let’s look at some of the benefits and ways that running can help cyclists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Running improves cycling performance and endurance by strengthening muscles, lowering your heart rate, and strengthening your respiratory system.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Global Cycling Network weighs in here:<\/p>\n\n\n A more peaceful space (not worrying about being run over) means that you can truly just enjoy your time without having to be tremendously focused, as you often have to be when cycling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So here is another reason why rotating your training is a good idea, as running will aid in giving your mind a much-needed break from the concentration required by cycling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you are training for cycling, you need your bike and an array of gear and equipment. It takes more time to get prepped for a ride than it does for a run and much more time needs to be spent on a bike to achieve the same results, so why not lace up and head out for a run or jog?<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you do not wish to do more long-distance running, you could even head over to a local park or field and do some sprinting; this will undoubtedly help your cardiovascular fitness and transfer well for when you need to have those quick bursts on a bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An easy jog on your rest days can easily fill the time without having to do all the prep.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, if you are traveling and cannot take your bike with you, <\/strong>or don’t have access to one, then the best alternative is the training that a good pair of running shoes offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Going for long rides, especially out of town or on longer roads, is fantastic–but sometimes it’s fun to explore your neighborhood on foot, run on the beach, or even possibly go on trail runs. There would be fewer cars around, and you could admire various homes and scenery that you would most likely not see when you\u2019re out on a reasonably fast bike ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Think of it as potentially doing some exploring; you may even get lost and have to find your way back. Make it a fun and enjoyable exercise, so get creative and consider all the possibilities. You are not training to become a runner but rather to add some variation to your program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/decideoutside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cycling-1024x683.jpg\")
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<\/picture>It Is Convenient And Takes Less Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
It Offers A Change Of Scenery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n