Bad Habit? Easy Run vs Easy Ride

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Hey!

I’ve been using the SSBMV plan for a while now and it calls for, on most weeks, one 1 hour ( next week it’s bald knob -2) endurance ride. I’ve been guilty recently of just using the day it’s scheduled on as an opportunity to go for a run with friends. We always take it easy and keep it at a conversational pace for about 6 Miles.

Am I missing on gains not being on the bike for that hour?

Thanks for any advice.

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You’re fine. Just keep it easy enough that your are good to go for the next workout.

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Sounds like you are getting gains with your running: you are enjoying yourself.

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All good. Running probably makes you a better overall athlete, too.

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Think the easy rides are mostly to develop your aerobic system, so replacing with a run once a week sounds fine.