cycling

Cross Training: Outdoor Bike Ride

I’d rather go for a run than ride my bike any day of the week, but the FIRST Marathon Training Plan I’m following calls for twice weekly cross training. Tonight just so happened to be a cross training night… Luckily the Tour de France is currently in progress which helps my motivation to get out [...]


Cross Training: CYCLEROBX Indoor Biking

Crucial to the success of the FIRST Marathon Training Plan is the twice weekly cross training aspect of the program. The idea is to supplement the three Key Run Running Workouts with non-impact cross training activities (cycling and swimming for example) to (a) allow complete recovery between running workouts and (b) add to your level [...]