I got into cycling recently as a commuter. The goal was fitness without taking time out to go to the gym. The result was a love for a new hobby that costs a bunch of money and has me going on long rides after work and during the weekends.

I've always been a swimmer, and with the new love for cycling I figured, "hey, why not try a triathlon!" So I've started some basic training for a sprint tri, with the goal to be in shape to do it in the fall.

Here's my question: I know recovery days are super important for proper health, fitness and performance while training. Due to the fact that I'm a commuter, I ride at least 6 days a week. If I take it easy on my ride into work on "recovery days," is that enough recovery? Riding 6 days a week, even if a few of the rides are pretty easy 6 mile rides, am I going to end up overtraining?

I am finding it hard to make time for everything I feel that I should be doing to train (pool time, running, and even some weights). What do other commuters who are training for a tri do?

Thanks,

NoSho