Q I’ve never seen a convincing answer to the question “can bike sessions replace running and still make you a better runner?” For instance, will I be a better runner if I replace a six-mile fartlek with a 50-minute bike speed session, and an easy

Triathlon events have grown fast in popularity over the last couple of years, and this week's questioner is just one of many RW members thinking of giving the run/bike/swim thing a whirl..."I am a plodder (mainly 2-hour half marathons; FLM last year

Q I’ve just joined my local gym and want to try a couple of the many classes available. I haven’t got a bike, but because we’re always told that cycling is great way to cross-train, ‘spinning’ appeals. What exactly is it, and is it a good work

of my daily commute? Can I replace interval sessions, hill work and long runs on my way to the office?A The first – obvious – thing to remember is that bike miles and running miles aren’t equivalent. If you were to run at, say, eight miles an hour, you

Photo by: Bakke-Svensson/Ironman An Ironman triathlon is an emotional experience. The physical and mental challenge presented by the event (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike and 26.2-mile run) slowly removes the layers

than your usual workout, these combine running with cycling or swimming. After your usual warm-up, hit the bike, pool or stationary cycle for a pre-run session to ramp up your workload and reap the rewards.If you want to... Work your whole body  Build

distance race he ever entered as a teenager. He obviously had legs, guts, and stamina from the go.He also won a more recent running race. This time it was a run-bike-run affair called the Dirty Duathlon in Rocky Hill, Texas, back in December 2002

into a pool or onto a bike, say, you find that none of your readings makes sense.From a practical point of view it couldn't be easier to use your HRM in cross-training. All the main models are waterproof to at least three metres, it's easy to attach

sections which last one or two minutes, and repeating these with short recovery times. You should try to run at least four times a week, even though it may mean running and cycling on the same day. As a rule of thumb, I reckon that 10 miles on the bike

, triceps pushdown), and aim for 10-15 repetitions on each. Cool down by walking for two minutes. Plan B Hit the stationary bike, stairclimber or elliptical trainer. Start with a three-minute warm-up, then increase your intensity to 70-80 per cent of your