Originally Posted by
DaninTexas
A side question - Do you feel biking this distance EVERY day and sometimes 2 times a day is too much? Should I be scaling it down?
Almost forgot this point. It's not the distance, it's the time.
Now, specifically:
- Rest is a very important component of exercise. It's when your body adapts and makes itself stronger. You need to understand the signals your body sends, and realize when your body is saying it needs rest. And sometimes, when it does send the signal, it may be too late.
- If you can ride everyday, do so. But watch for early "need rest" signals and be willing to listen to your body. Don't become a slave to the mileage trap. When I'm going good, I ride 6 days a week and take one off (life has a habit of interfering, though).