last winter (2007) i soley trained and stayed in shape by running and controlling my diet. starting in january i started running 15 to 25 miles a week while training for a half marathon in march. i did 2 core workouts a week also.
when spring hit i was in the best shape of my life and had a very solid riding season. this winter i have a trainer and will be skipping the march half marathon. however, i will still run as i find it to be great cross training. my goal is two to three runs, ranging from 3 to 7 miles, a week and three to four sessions on the trainer.
the running and core workouts actually gave me more upper body muscle definitiion.
later.