ONLINE BIATHLON

bunnysone

So guys many of you have joined me with other challenges that have been put up - here is a new idea that I thought you might be interested in!

It's an Online Biathlon - basically Running and Cycling (either road, treadmill or spin bike - whatever suits you)

The idea is in that in a WEEK you complete a certain number of kms for running and riding.

Option 1) 10km running and 25km ride in total over a full week (ie 5 x 2km runs and 5 x 5km rides for example)
Option 2) 20km running and 50km ride in total over a full week
Option3) 40km running and 100km ride in total over a full week.

This will challenge you as you need to mix your cardio to complete the goal - it could be the kick start you need or the shake you want to move off your plateau!!

If you dont think you can run the whole way, then use the goal as a run/walk.

Who's in?

MochaMixAZ

I'd be in!!!! When do we start and what else do we need to do?

I'd be doing a run/walk combo, and most likely option 2.

bunnysone

I'd be in!!!! When do we start and what else do we need to do?

I'd be doing a run/walk combo, and most likely option 2.

I was thinking of next week (it's saturday morning over here in sydney) - im having the week off after completing a big challenge last week!

I think the only other thing you will need to do to complete these (assuming you pick the option that is a challenge for you) is to get plenty of sleep, plenty of water and eat to fuel your body.

We can either use this thread to stay in touch or friend each other if you want? i havent set up a closed group or anything like that before so we need to find a way to stay motivating each other!!

evertongirl

me too - i need to do more than running so adding some cycling will be a good challenge and hopefully kickstart some serious calories burnt - Im going for option 2 but may struggle with the cycling total as I dont really like cycling -LOL

aimstein

I'll do it!! I normally strength train, run, and row...but I could stand to do some biking. I'll probably do #2.....the running is no biggie, the biking I'll struggle at. lol!! Anyway, I need the burn so count me in! I'll friend you both. I'm in US so when should I start so we begin on the same day?

pixycats

I'll give this a try! I love running, but tend to shy away from cycling, so this would be a good push. I think I'll start with Option 1 and maybe become able to try Option 2 next time.

bunnysone

me too - i need to do more than running so adding some cycling will be a good challenge and hopefully kickstart some serious calories burnt - Im going for option 2 but may struggle with the cycling total as I dont really like cycling -LOL

Great to see! This is a great way to stay motivated and try something new or something challenging!!

bunnysone

I'll do it!! I normally strength train, run, and row...but I could stand to do some biking. I'll probably do #2.....the running is no biggie, the biking I'll struggle at. lol!! Anyway, I need the burn so count me in! I'll friend you both. I'm in US so when should I start so we begin on the same day?

Ok so its Saturday morning here - Im having a couple of rest days like my earlier post, so Monday is fine to start by me!! (might be a challenge for me as we are losing light here now as we get into mid autumn!!) I guess if we start on Monday whereever we are!

bunnysone

I'll give this a try! I love running, but tend to shy away from cycling, so this would be a good push. I think I'll start with Option 1 and maybe become able to try Option 2 next time.

Love that you want to be involved! You will feel amazing after this kind of achievement!

aimstein

Thank you!! Sounds great......

Panda_Jack

I'm in. Option 3!!!

bunnysone

I'm in. Option 3!!!

You had better be on option 3 Panda!! I need you on this cos guess which one im doing too ...?? Need all the help i can get!

johnwhitent

I'm in, option two. I'm surprised at how many people struggle with the cycling part - that's the easy part for me. As an encouragement for non cyclist - cycling can take a few rides to get used to but it is a great way to burn calories, get fit, and before long it is so fun that the miles just fly by. It's like a free calorie burn!

Bavaria100

I am in! Great! I will go for option 1) See you all on Monday :-)

Panda_Jack

I'm in, option two. I'm surprised at how many people struggle with the cycling part - that's the easy part for me. As an encouragement for non cyclist - cycling can take a few rides to get used to but it is a great way to burn calories, get fit, and before long it is so fun that the miles just fly by. It's like a free calorie burn!

I think the biggest struggle when I started riding was getting used to the saddle. Yeesh, my first ride and after 40 min my *kitten* hurt like a mofo!! :laugh:

After a proper fitting and some cycling shorts, I can ride for pretty much ever now.

johnwhitent

I'm in, option two. I'm surprised at how many people struggle with the cycling part - that's the easy part for me. As an encouragement for non cyclist - cycling can take a few rides to get used to but it is a great way to burn calories, get fit, and before long it is so fun that the miles just fly by. It's like a free calorie burn!

I think the biggest struggle when I started riding was getting used to the saddle. Yeesh, my first ride and after 40 min my *kitten* hurt like a mofo!! :laugh:

After a proper fitting and some cycling shorts, I can ride for pretty much ever now.

Good point, I forgot about that. For me it hit the day after - I could hardly walk. My co-workers laughed for days. For any newbies to cycling reading this - good cycling shorts are worth their weight in gold, cheap ones are worth only what you pay. But even with good shorts there may be some initial soreness. My first cycling shorts were 29.95 and did help. My next ones were 59.95 and were worth far more than double the first pair. In the last few years I am getting shorts that run 99.99 to 129.95 retail but only buying when on sale - usually paying 79.99. I'm afraid to buy more expensive than that; they may be worth it and I can't afford them!

Panda_Jack

Run: 0 Miles
Cycle: 43.48 Miles 04/16/11

bunnysone

I'm in, option two. I'm surprised at how many people struggle with the cycling part - that's the easy part for me. As an encouragement for non cyclist - cycling can take a few rides to get used to but it is a great way to burn calories, get fit, and before long it is so fun that the miles just fly by. It's like a free calorie burn!

Great john!! Likewise - cycling was the "cheating" way for me to get back into running - and with something like this event IT COUNTS if you go out for a gentle ride with your family or something like that - enjoy the challenge!

bunnysone

I am in! Great! I will go for option 1) See you all on Monday :-)

Brilliant!! This is a fantastic goal you and you will get the most amazing sense of achievement for completing it!!

bunnysone

Run: 0 Miles
Cycle: 43.48 Miles 04/16/11

haha - you're getting a great head start!! Im officially starting monday (tomorrow over here) as im still recovering from the LAST challenge ...!!

LaraeTX

I think I'm gonna give this a try, my biking will have to be stationary bike though. I'm not much of a cyclist, but would love to get a road bike. I'm a runner that has lost motivation and endurance. Thank you! I will start Monday, option 1 to start out slow

bunnysone

I think I'm gonna give this a try, my biking will have to be stationary bike though. I'm not much of a cyclist, but would love to get a road bike. I'm a runner that has lost motivation and endurance. Thank you! I will start Monday, option 1 to start out slow

Really proud that you are giving it a go! Stationery bike is FINE!!! This might be the motivation to get you back as a runner - I have just gone through the same issue a few weeks back so I completely understand!

time2runnn

Alright, I'm probably crazy for this since I just very recently started a little jogging and haven't done biking of any kind in a long time... but I am going to commit to option 1 and see what I can do.

SarahRuth♥

I want to try this, but I have no idea which option to pick. For the cycling, I ride to work usually 3 days a week now, so the only option that would be a challenge is option 3, but there is no way I can do option 3 for the running. I'm new to running and still working on getting through Couch to 5K! Can I mix them up?? Can I go for option 1 for the running and option 3 for the cycling? So, 10km for running and 100km for riding? I think that's the only way it would be a challenge for me.

johnwhitent

Doing Option Two:

As of Sunday 4/17/11
Run Goal 20k: 20k to go
Ride Goal 50k: 30k to go

bunnysone

Alright, I'm probably crazy for this since I just very recently started a little jogging and haven't done biking of any kind in a long time... but I am going to commit to option 1 and see what I can do.

Tabby you are amazing and i bet you are fitter than you think! Good on you!!

bunnysone

I want to try this, but I have no idea which option to pick. For the cycling, I ride to work usually 3 days a week now, so the only option that would be a challenge is option 3, but there is no way I can do option 3 for the running. I'm new to running and still working on getting through Couch to 5K! Can I mix them up?? Can I go for option 1 for the running and option 3 for the cycling? So, 10km for running and 100km for riding? I think that's the only way it would be a challenge for me.

Give option 3 a go, see how you feel and you might end up doing the running as an occasional run with some walking. if you manage 100km on a bike and even 20km running and walking that's really something to be proud of !!

bunnysone

Doing Option Two:

As of Sunday 4/17/11
Run Goal 20k: 20k to go
Ride Goal 50k: 30k to go

Wonderful John - making a great start!!

SarahRuth♥

I want to try this, but I have no idea which option to pick. For the cycling, I ride to work usually 3 days a week now, so the only option that would be a challenge is option 3, but there is no way I can do option 3 for the running. I'm new to running and still working on getting through Couch to 5K! Can I mix them up?? Can I go for option 1 for the running and option 3 for the cycling? So, 10km for running and 100km for riding? I think that's the only way it would be a challenge for me.

Give option 3 a go, see how you feel and you might end up doing the running as an occasional run with some walking. if you manage 100km on a bike and even 20km running and walking that's really something to be proud of !!

I will try option 3. I'm not overly confident here, but... like you said... if I can manage the biking part and at least part of the running that would be good. Starting tomorrow!!!

johnwhitent

Doing Option Two:

As of Monday 4/18/11
Run Goal 20k: 15k to go
Ride Goal 50k: 30k to go

bunnysone

Option 3:
Run goal 40km - 25.5km to go
Cycle goal 100km: 72.3km to go