Bike Breaks

Running is a tremendous activity. Distinct from walking, running involves a moment where both feet are concurrently borne by the air alone. This moment is also temporary and with consequence. When the ground bears the foot again, and no longer the air, the lower limb is asked to attenuate forces on the order of five to six times the body weight of the participant. Sometimes injuries ensue. Tara Parker-Pope and her running colleague, Brian Fidelman, know these things. Today, in the New York Times Well section, Parker-Pope describes how cycling can offer valuable and protective respite from running while maintaining cardiovascular health. And New York City has much to offer even the occasional cyclist. Check out her article, learn about the City’s many bike trails, and your joints will be in your debt.