The idea was to keep the same interval schedule and load progression when I swap from cycling to running or just to add running intervals in during a cycling block.
I’ll admit, it was a hairbrained scheme.
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My honest reaction is that, if it were that easy, a lot of people would already be doing it. But you have different strength/skill level for each sport, there are dramatically different impact levels to consider, and you’ll progress at different rates.
Interesting question, but I think the answer would be that it’s not going to produce good results.
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Come on, TR intervals hardly even work for cycling.
(I kid, I kid)
(maybe)
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Nice to get off road into some green!
Which pack/vest is that?
Salomon adv skin 12
I honestly dont think this is a terrible idea looking at the plans IF you are to the point of adding in intervals/intensity
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Momentous day today. Hiked, scrambled and ran for 7hrs in the Lake District UK. Finally starting to get my mountain legs in the home of Fell Running. Such a joy to feel strong and confident throughout.
Legs absolutely knackered tonight though 
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Ahhh. The ever present clag looming above Grizedale Tarn. The climbs out of here were brutally steep.
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Anyone here have opinions on watches? Im looking to replace a Fenix 3HR with a 965 or Suunto Vertical Solar or Race. Anyone have the Suunto watches? This will be used for running and swimming. I prefer a normal Garmin bike computer for cycling.
I got an Apple Watch Ultra and it is the best running watch I’ve ever had (if you use an iPhone).
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I have a Garmin Forerunner 965 and love it. Use it for running/swimming.
Is it? I mean, Garmin is pretty great… 
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I ran with a Garmin for years and recently a Coros. The Ultra has a big edge on on-the-fly legibility, screen customization, and integration with earbuds/music/connectivity. I only use it for basic workout stuff, not all the “Body Battery” and training load and all that, so if you want that then yeah the Garmin is better, but as a general watch and smoothness of workout flow/data, it is my favorite by far
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I have a Garmin forerunner 35 - it tells me how far I have run and how fast…which is pretty much all I need to know. All the rest of the stuff makes my head hurt. Although I do use powermeters on my bikes.
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I replaced an Apple Watch with a Fenix 6 when I got more serious about running a couple years ago and finally upgraded to the Epix Pro for Christmas. Best watch I’ve ever had the pleasure of using, and I’ve used them all. If you’re serious about running I can’t think of a better one, and the nice thing is it can double as a cycling computer if you don’t have a dedicated computer or you want to just log a mtb ride and dont want to ride with a head unit. Nice that it supports Ant+ too.
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Just completed my first race weekend of the year. Came away with a pr in the half-marathon of 1:42 which bests my previous best last year by 5 minutes. I raced a 5k trail race saturday so had some fatigue in the legs for the half I don’t recommend this method but it was a fun weekend! On top of 11-12 hours of cycling every week, I’m pretty happy with the result. Now I just have to maintain my running fitness for the races after bike season.
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Not my favorite thing to ask, but here we go anyway:
With runs now getting longer, I tend to face the issue of increased intestine activity more frequently and it truly sucks.
I usually don‘t eat for 2 hours+ in advance to running, and try to eat rich in fiber anyway. Also, I drink enough during the day, but don‘t drink during the run.
Do I need to carry toilet paper on my runs now, or how did you combat this issue?
Yesterday I had a great long run for 16.7k at 4:38 pace, to then stand around and walk home slowly for the last 1.3k in order to not …
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Only thing that sticks out for me there is lack of fluid on your runs?
I also find caffeine very good for helping to make sure I’m empty before heading out 
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I understand that running will clobber your bowels a lot more than cycling, but I‘ve done hundreds of bike rides from 3 to 10 hours in length, and I think I had the issue when running no more than once or twice.
2 hour + 
Re: fibre… I try to limit is as much as possible in the meal before a run and get my fibre the rest of the day.
White rice is very easy to digest and that is my go to, seems to have solved the issue for me.
The only issues I ever have these days is in extreme heat or I pushed the pace over my current abilty and I start to struggle with internal heat load. Too much fruit or fibre close to a run is a disaster for me. Hydration also a factor.
There is also the obvious of go as much as you can before.