I am runner and although I do not do Tri's I find that my cycling is great but my running is getting so slow. Normally I would train at 8:40 to 9:10 pace for a usual 7 mile daily run. Now after 6 years of cycling I find running to be "off balance." I have can ride great up to 200-250 miles a week at 18-19 mph but trying to go back to running I find 9:30 miles a struggle. I just cannot coordinate my legs to run smooth. Can cycling cause your muscles to fire in a way that confuses the body? I have maintained about 30-35 miles of running a week but I do not want to give up running. If if I drop to 20 mpw running and do 200 plus riding then I wonder if I should quit worrying about how fast I run. I can say on the bike I just get on an haul my little butt as fast as possible it feels like the only thing holding me back is if I am tired. Trying to run hard seems to just make things worse.

Ok, I am 53 years old have I lost my running for good?