transitioning??

hit the wrong key 1st of all..... at what point do you start training for the transition from bike to run??

I think the sooner the better. It was a weird feeling the first time I got off my bike and tried to run. It helps if you pratice it before hand so you can get into your running pace sooner.

Mindy

Do it as often as possible. I like to take one day a week where I focus on just that. I ride my bike on a seven mile course and then I run a little over 2 miles. I come home rest about 10-15 minutes and do it again. Your legs will lose that feeling of being noodles the more you practice biking and running. I don't think you have to do it more than 1-2 times a week to get your legs adjusted. Just do what works for you and keep at it.

Mike

I like to do a short brick the morning on the day prior to an event...nothing strenuous or long, just bike at a moderate pace for 20 min or so, then jump off for a 10min jog...I find this leaves my muscles ready for the next day's race...almost like muscle memory...but I might just be supersticious [sp?] and following Joe Friel's book too closely

Hi there,
One tip I learned was, I do (or try to do) a brick workout after every ride. It doesn't need to be a long run, it can be as short as 5 or 10 min. The point is that you get used to running on bike legs. The other tip is ride at a higher cadence on your bike anywhere between 90-100 rpm. Especially the last .25 to .50 a mile of the bike ride. Get those legs spinning to work out that lactic acid.
Hope that helps
Tom