About running.

As I last time mentioned, I've taken up a bit of running. The very first revelation was that I didn't hate as I was used to. Then, in fact, I've started to like more and more. Some seem to think, that running is harmful for cyclist, but this far I've not seen any effect.

Then again, there are some gains from running – at least so I think. It keeps the ligaments etc. in shape, as cycling where there is not ballistic stress whatsoever tends to leave them weakening as time goes by. Secondly, running is time effective. Thirdly, time effectiveness is good in unfavoring weather. Fourth, it brings variation to the ordinary regime. Fifth, I've read that some sort of an idol for me has been doing some running – therefore, it can't be that bad. Sixth, it actually is enjoyable.

Though, I've created a rational(ish) for my enjoyment when it comes to running. Admittedly, I am complete novice of a runner and thus, not sharing my pace – eh. Saying that, the enjoyment comes partly from the pace. Doing something I've not done at all has brought me feelings of development in something more than baby steps. I mean, my running pace has improved time after time after time during the couple of runs I've done. And as I am a numbercruncher by nature, the quick gains have brought good feelings and enjoyment as in cycling major those steps require more and more work to be taken. Hopefully, the curve in running remains upwards for some time to come.

I guess, what I'm trying to say is that trying something new has been highly motivating, fun and brought so much already into my training, even though it may not have had direct effect to my riding. By this I'd recommend anyone to take up new things, if not for direct gains on the performance, but for overall physical or mental gains or sheer for sheer fun.

As last mention; the actual training on bike is also going well. And so is things at university. All good!