Originally Posted by
BluesDawg
Can't agree with this. Some people are wired such that they do better with a very structured plan and lots of monitoring. Others work better with a more generalized approach. What is important is that you get yourself prepared. How you get there is less important.
Actually, I'm kidding. You make a good point. The principle of equifinality rings true. Different paths can lead to the same outcome. It's funny that I see my approach as a pretty relaxed one in that I don't monitor heart rate during rides anymore, I don't plan to do intervals or other structured regimes during my rides. I try to keep it simple... such as, ride 30 miles today, ride some hills tomorrow, ride 15 miles the day after that, and rest one day per week. But I guess even this relaxed approach could be considered highly structured by another.