Please tell me things get better from here
02-03-10, 02:22 PM
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explained that I have been riding for 10 months after 27 years of fairly hard living (ie. drinking, smoking 1 pack a day, eating horribly, no exercise). He explained to me that it just takes time to overcome all that damage I did to my body. Just keep riding and things will get better, weight and conditioning wise.
02-03-10, 10:43 PM
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To the OP:
Congrats on the lifestyle changes! You're well on your way to a better and longer life.
Another question: Do you ride with clipless pedals?
Congrats on the lifestyle changes! You're well on your way to a better and longer life.
Another question: Do you ride with clipless pedals?
02-04-10, 12:02 AM
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I do ride with clipless pedals.
Because of this thread I have shifted my midweek training specifically toward technique. I think it is going to make a lot of difference, thanks for the feedback everyone.
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In addition to all the excellent advice offered so far: when you're with the group on those 70-mile rides, work your way to the front on the flats and slowly slide back through the group on the climbs. Pushing just a little less hard on each climb has more of a cumulative restorative effect than you'd think it would.
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