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Old 08-13-06, 03:32 PM
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A couple things come to mind. Over-training is an obvious possibility. But you're not doing that much riding, so I wonder if that could be it. They say your resting pulse rate will go up if you're over-trained. Has it?

Your diet is another possibility. Maybe you're getting too much protein and not enough carbs and fat to fuel your engine. Try eating a carb snack like oatmeal or whole grain bread before a long ride, and eat a good meal right after the ride, with a good balance of carb, protein and fat, to help muscle tissue rebuild and replenish glycogen.

It might be the type of training you're doing. If you're doing all long rides, kind of slow, that's what you'll be best at. If you want to ride fast, train fast. But long slow rides are best for weight loss, so don't be too quick to change. In the long run you burn off more calories if you ride for a longer time.
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