I am mainly a runner, and have been for about 10 years since my early 50s. Mostly 5K-10K, but completed 8 half marathons, my final one at age 60. For the past year or so, I've also begun riding my bike, but not too seriously... I completed 2 duathlons last year, but not competitively.
After COVID-19 cancelled all my 2020 races, I finall…
I am mainly a runner, and have been for about 10 years since my early 50s. Mostly 5K-10K, but completed 8 half marathons, my final one at age 60. For the past year or so, I've also begun riding my bike, but not too seriously... I completed 2 duathlons last year, but not competitively.
After COVID-19 cancelled all my 2020 races, I finally gave in and signed up for (ugh!) a virtual race. It was a run-or-ride option, for 131 miles "from Central Park to Montauk Lighthouse" they said. I could record my miles however I wanted, ride or run any portion, using the honor system, and I didn't need to use any more sophisticated technology than a stopwatch.
Well, my "good thing" is that it made me start taking cycling more seriously, since I can rack up the miles so much faster! I now cycle more hours than I run, and I'm well into my third virtual duathlon.
I know I'll never lose my love for running, especially when the weather gets cooler in the fall. But for now, I have gained a serious interest in cycling. Whatever my mood, whatever the weather, I can almost always do one or the other. Ride on!!
I love hearing this, Nathan! .🙌 Are you primarily a road biker or a mountain biker? I've tried mountain biking a little in the past, but it can get a little hairy when you ride with people who are more experienced than you (and willing to take more chances!).
That virtual race sounds like a great one -- makes me want to try a virtual duathlon too.
I am mainly a runner, and have been for about 10 years since my early 50s. Mostly 5K-10K, but completed 8 half marathons, my final one at age 60. For the past year or so, I've also begun riding my bike, but not too seriously... I completed 2 duathlons last year, but not competitively.
After COVID-19 cancelled all my 2020 races, I finally gave in and signed up for (ugh!) a virtual race. It was a run-or-ride option, for 131 miles "from Central Park to Montauk Lighthouse" they said. I could record my miles however I wanted, ride or run any portion, using the honor system, and I didn't need to use any more sophisticated technology than a stopwatch.
Well, my "good thing" is that it made me start taking cycling more seriously, since I can rack up the miles so much faster! I now cycle more hours than I run, and I'm well into my third virtual duathlon.
I know I'll never lose my love for running, especially when the weather gets cooler in the fall. But for now, I have gained a serious interest in cycling. Whatever my mood, whatever the weather, I can almost always do one or the other. Ride on!!
I love hearing this, Nathan! .🙌 Are you primarily a road biker or a mountain biker? I've tried mountain biking a little in the past, but it can get a little hairy when you ride with people who are more experienced than you (and willing to take more chances!).
That virtual race sounds like a great one -- makes me want to try a virtual duathlon too.