Some real gold upthread. Bone density, shoe life expectancy, Treadmills, trail running etc.

I've been cycling since my paper route days but took up running just after I turned 60. Though I ran some when I got drafted into the Army. When I got out, I was glad I didn't have to run anymore. But at 60, I needed a changeup. It proved to be much more than I had in mind, I started racing and while I don't do very well, I really like it. So running became more than simply training for mountaineering and stuff, it became a whole new world of its own. I did the marathon here in nyc twice and that was about the best thing you can do in nyc. Nothing beats that.

I still cycle occasionally, but I've gotten my bikes out of storage and quickly found that running doesn't really train for long rides. There's the aerobic of course but after my first long ride in April (after about a year break) my shoulders hurt and I was pretty beat up. Got it back somewhat for my annual Euro bike trip.

Next year, I want to do MT Ventoux. Don't know if it's possible for me, but it will be like my two marathons with the training. The adventure is the journey not necessarily the destination.