Originally Posted by
Symtex
I'm riding a Giant Defy Avanced 2 Carbon. I've been out for 8 month due to a knee injury. I'm trying to slowly come back so I don't injured myself again. I never rode 400 miles/month. I'm trying to step up my training level.
Well, that's it then. Once you get into some kind of aerobic shape, your HR will come down to the usual reported levels. One must understand that training suggestions are for those who have been training. They aren't applicable to everyone.