Originally Posted by
Ygduf
this is my experience. I have no acclimation to running, but have the cardio to go out and run 10 miles. I might not feel too bad until I stop and realize how many different muscles I've just strained.
I do some running in the winter for the exact reasons the OP stated. Switch it up and get some outdoor cardio in. The first few times I can barely walk the next day and no way I'm riding for a few days. In that sense, I'd say it's bad!!