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05-08-06, 08:29 PM
Went for my first real ride today 1 month post-op for knee surgery. Decided to wear my heart rate monitor, something I never really did B4. I rode about 17 miles and averaged 15mph. Pretty flat ride and little wind to speak of. I noticed that my heart rate was b/t 150-165 most of the ride. I'm 41 years old, (6'02" 270), so my max rate (80 %) should be about 143 right?? My question is, if I'm over the 80 % point, am I getting an benefit to the ride?? Should I be slowing down to a lower heart rate. I didnt feel bad or like I was overdoing it. I concentrated on spinning faster in an easier gear. thanks