Phew. All this is why I just cycle. I need more imagery and the longer distance you can fit into the same time really suits me. Plus hills are a real challenge.

Last time I ever ran any distance was back in high school and I was completely useless at it. No ability to pace myself, hugely thirsty and more sweaty than I'd ever anticipated. Sore ankles too. Riding just seems to work better for me. The bike seems a good interface for pacing myself right and overall I'm quite pleased to back face to face with excercise. Oh and gears are golden, simple as that.

Kudos to all the runners out there, I seem to mix it with a hundred of them no matter what time I go out, but I'm much more at home on wheels.