Hello all.
I have just began doing some bicycling runs in order to get in shape. I am currently 5' 8" and weight some 175 lb, so I need to get rid of 15-20 lb.
I typically run 4-5 times a week and do 6-9 miles each day (I run (NOTE: I meant ride, not run) a 3 mi. loop and do 2-3 loops each time). Each loop takes like 15 minutes. My neigbourhood is not flat at all, so all the runis either uphill or downhill with very little flat sections. This loop is the flattest I have found in the area. I could find a flatter area some 5-10 minutes away by car, but that would mean getting the bike in the car (Audi A5) or buying a bike rack.
This is today's run (3 loops):
Rode 15.31 km on 07/05/13 on 2013-05-07 | cycling Training Log Entry | MapMyRide
My bike cost some $150 six yeas ago at the local Walmart equivalent. I has basic Shimano components. Since the goal is to get in shape and not necessarily run faster I do not know if upgrading the bike is relevant or not since I believe the point is to execise the legs and speed is not important.
I would like to know what tips do you have for me. Is 30-45 min too little time? Should I try to find a flatter loop? How important is to upgrade the bike?
