How Cycling Can Lead You To Run Stronger

Coach Morgan loves to use cycling for cross-training. Like her, many runners use cycling for cross-training to enhance their running performance. Whether runners are healthy or working through an injury, cycling is a low-impact exercise to help make considerable gains in your running without damaging your leg muscles. Coach Morgan will go over why cycling can be the best new way to train toward your running goals.

[hankvinson]

A few years ago when I was injured from running I took up cycling to stay in shape, and after probably 6 months when I ran again I didn't miss a beat; my race times stayed the same!

[mhaas]

I'm a cyclist and do a little running to mix it up. Wish you guys had a cycling channel. Many of your core and stretch workouts very helpful.

[perwiratempur]

For runners that are getting into cycling, please make sure you get a bike that fits because if you ride on a bike that doesn’t, it will cause more issues instead of helping. Cheers.

[rc]

Life time runner here ... I competed my first triathlon last month so had been cycling 3 to 4 times per week for the last 8 months and running just once sometimes twice per week due to tendonitis in my knees (gracilis)... my running was the best it has been in about 10 years. This surprised me as I have always placed so much value on specificity of training ... but it is the same aerobic system and you can put so much volume in on the bike.

[kateroy]

Great video! I just added biking into my routine a little over a month ago and can already feel massive improvement in my running. I feel like I have so much more power in my legs and am able to go faster for longer than before I started biking. It's been great fun!

[Deadbuck]

When I was a teen I’d run 10K every other day and ride 20miles on the opposite days... it made a great difference in my running... I tried to start getting back into biking but I pushed too hard initially and ended up injured... I’m going to try again eventually...

[somali]

I love mixing cycling into my running routine on a daily basis. I've been commuting to work/gym & getting around town on a bike for around 18 months. I loved cycling so much I built up a track bike to use as my transport around town. Even on those busy work days where I don't have time to train, cycling to work & back clear my mind & help me feel like I've done something apart from go to work!

[Taylormademan]

This is the best cycling for runners video. Straight to the point

[Raguleader]

I do lots of spin cycle to mix things up, especially if the weather is no good for a run. Very handy in the wintertime when I can just head to the gym and hop on a bike.

[tako-san]

thank you!!! I have been waiting for this video since I just got my first road bike!

[jamesb]

I'm in my mid sixties and have run and cycled for many years, mostly running, although I did some criterium racing when I was young. But I have always mixed some cycling into my training. One thing I have discovered is that short track intervals assist very well with my cycling, and visa versa! The title of this vlog explains why, strength! And of course hills have always been described as speedwork in disguise. I think you did a great job explaining the crossover of these benefits. Keep up the great work!

[liftedrunner]

I am very lucky to live in the Bay...East Bay at that. I have rolling hills around me and I trail run and climb big a$$ hills on my mountain bike. Running and riding used to be tough on me because it didn't keep my attention. Thats why I stick to trails only. Nothing like running through some redwoods and up some hills not knowing whats around that corner. It really helps with my adhd and I can spend a couple hours on the trails and not even think about it. So yeah, do both and try the trails if road running and biking are as boring to you as it is to me.

[alvinwong]

Yup, i agree with you. With my folding bike

[BobBob-uvfq]

Swimming, cycling, skipping, no brainer low impact training, that adds variety, fun, and hopefully get consistency with less injuries but I’ll be the only runner in the world that will probably get slower

[edhendrix]

With the heat index over 100 here in South Carolina these days I have started using my smart trainer to supplement/augment my training for a half marathon in November. My legs usually feel fresher the day after the bike workout.

[-esox-]

I just started running this winter and my endurance/ aerobic capacity built by regularly biking during the year before I started running translated beautifully.
Can´t agree more with all the points mentioned in the video and as for being a "beginner runner" I will keep cross-training so I can endure higher training volume (hopefully) without picking up running injuries.

[richardmiddleton]

Cycling keeps you 'cardio' fit while your running muscles heal. I can run pretty fast for quite a while even though I'm a cyclist and not a runner, BUT my legs are in pieces the next day!

[kylegalcorn]

Taking your point about ease of stopping when running as compared to cycling, it’s also much easier to lollygag on a bike than when you’re running - at least in my experience. If I’m running, I can tell immediately if I’ve slowed down significantly. On a bike, the wind’s still moving over me and it seems like I’m going places even if my wattage, pace, etc. is trending wimpy.

[Neobelmont]

Yes I love cycling. Less than a month and I feel like I'm moving faster. It's amazing!

[gregr]

yes EXCEPT do NOT use those wrap-around cycling cages for your feet, aka bear traps, aka those 70s or 80s things. while they may be good to keep your foot secure, it's TOO secure and in emergency you CANNOT get out of them like you'd need to. go modern clipless or plain flat pedals - no cages please.