Originally Posted by
ScottCommutes
How does a marathon compare to a 100 mile bike ride in your book?
I've done both and I assure you it is much easier to cycle 100 miles than to run 26. I've completed five marathons, all between the ages of 38-40, and four centuries, all in my 70s. It took me several weeks to recover from each marathon. After my centuries, I was cycling as usual the next day.