Yesterday I had a chance to go on a quick run. Ended up running about 5k in around 30 minutes and I was happy with the results, since I hadn't gone on a run in over a year.
It was a rough start, since I'm used to cycling with eye protection and the wind in my eyes was stinging at first. Also I didn't know what to expect in terms of temperature. It was around 30 F outside and I dressed as I would for a ride, but once I was warm I learned that there wasn't enough airflow to keep me cool, so I started sweating and shedding layers, fast.
Today my body has reminded me that running, unlike cycling, is a moderate impact activity. My arms, shoulders, back, and feet are sore. Also my left knee is feeling the weight of compensating for achy feet. 5k is too much if you haven't run in a while.
On the plus side my cardiovascular capacity seems to be OK. No heart attack. But I really need to incorporate some running into my weekly routine to work what cycling doesn't.
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