Now, there are some who are amazingly good at keeping up with the outdoor riding in the cold weather. I am not one of them (though I do strive to be someday). For me, the bicycle trainer is an essential tool during these long winter training months. 
Getting ON the trainer, however, proves sometimes to be a greater challenge than the ride itself. This is part of why I love to train in the early morning. My husband and I have our “trainer dates” in the very early morning – before the kids are awake – and more essentially – before I am awake enough to make a decision about training. When I rise early, roll out of bed, throw on riding clothes and head down into the basement, it isn’t a decision to do so. It is habit. I decide the night before. I set up the trainer. In the morning, I just get up, go down in the basement, turn on something to entertain the mind, and put the body to work. By 8 a.m., I’ve done my training, had my breakfast, and am ready to face all that the day holds. Now, I know this may not sound good to many of you. But, it feels great to me to have a good, solid workout out of the way before I even, really, start my day. And, I’ve done it without the all day dread of “oh – I really don’t want to get on the trainer.” Try it – you may just like it.
5:30 a.m.
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 mdershem I am a mom, student working toward a Masters degree in Nutrition, and a triathlete. In college, I rowed and competed in rowing for about 10 years after college. This became very challenging, however, once my children took priority. A friend, Tom Trout, introduced me to the sport of triathlon and I fell in love. I have competed in 6-7 triathlons each summer for the past 5 years. It has given me a fantastic outlet for my competitive spirit, a great way to meet new friends and athletes, and has provided me with an opportunity to participate in something that keeps me healthy - mind, body and spirit. |
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Hi Marie and Welcome!! What are your feelings on outdoor running in lieu of indoor cycling?? I have decided to cycle less indoors BUT increase my outdoor running on trails especially. Really can’t bear the indoor riding either but will ride some outdoors on cross bikes when not too soggy.
Hi Chuck! Thanks for the welcome.
I’m a huge fan of year round outdoor running… And trails are my favorite! Though, for triathlon training, I do not do one in leu of the other. I try to keep up with both running (outdoor or indoor) and cycling throughout the winter. And, I really do aire those who can brave the cold on bikes. I hope to get to that point. But, it also is helpful to train early (before sunrise) when you’ve got young kids (I have 3) or a full day. Thanks for your comment- and keep up the trail running! 