Originally Posted by
Ronno6
I have not, as of yet, visited a heart doctor. That should probably happen soon.
My weight is probably an issue. It is down to 255 from 265 in the last 3 weeks.
I am hoping that, as the pounds are shed, the performance will increase.
If you've never had heart issues and your GP says you're fine, and you're making progress without problems, well, I wouldn't go, but I'm not a big fan of doctors.
I know if I was 255 ( I have been, years ago) my heart would be working pretty hard to climb hills. I'm just under 200 for the first time in years but when on my 32 pound mtb with a 10 pound backpack, that's over 240 I'm pushing up some steep hills. I feel (some of ) your pain.
Then I go do fast club rides and get shelled, that's the hardest thing I do.