New Bike!!

Part of our training schedule includes a couple days of cross-training every week.  Cross training, for those of you who don't know, is widely recommended for runners. It helps strengthen and build muscle on days that you're not actually out running.  Check out all the benefits here: why we cross-train and benefits of cross-training.  We decided that we would try to incorporate some strength/cardio as well as cycling routines.

Cycling, like running, is largely dependent on the major muscles in the legs. It's also a great workout for the cardiovascular system, which will pay off when we're pounding the pavement.

Problem is, Jarrod has a nice bike and I had one I purchased from Target (or maybe it was even Walmart) years ago that was ok, but not ideal for long distance cruising like we want to do.

WELL, yesterday after our run, we met up with a nice couple out in Columbia who we found on Craigslist that had their Trek Navigator 1.0 for sale.  Now she's all mine! 

I actually got her home and immediately took her out for a short ride around the neighborhood, and talk about a smooth ride!  What a difference from the last bike I had.

Tomorrow is our cross-training/cycling day and we have set a goal of biking 6 miles around Carroll Park, and I am pretty excited to take this baby out for a nice long ride.  We will post our workout results later this weekend and let you all know how we do!