I am trying to use the HR numbers as a guide.
As I said, exertions which average higher levels (132-135) really knock me on my butt for the rest of the day.......an uncomfortable feeling.
I am hoping that keeping the HR under control will allow me to develop without the fatigue.
I am just puzzled by the tendency for my HR to remain elevated after it reaches a certain level, say 140, and my
inability to recover to a sub 130 rate after elevating it. I don't think that is as it should be.
After a 130+ average ride, mu pulse takes a long time to get back to 100.........like over 30 minutes.
After a 125 average ride, my pulse comes back to sub 100 in about 5 minutes.
That gotta mean something which I don't think I should ignore.
Hence my focus on 130 or below.
Just a number, I know, but seems to be significant.
Speed will be whatever it will be................
Now I'm gonna go "enjoy" a cold, windy 20 mile ride.