Originally Posted by zotma
I have the same problem so I guess I'd pose the same question (I'll be watching this thread for suggestions)
so far I bet I'm doing the wrong thing;
I do an 'easy' distance ride (20-25 miles), but fast, to 'recover'
as opposed to a longer distance 35+ etc. (still usually on a fast (for me) pace)
I prolly need help...and I have an HRM, I'm usually just trying to keep it from exploding
it's hard to not just pour it on all the time, what do you do?
A recovery ride should by no means hard, or fast. i keep my hrt rate below 125 on recovery rides but avg around 116 bpm. when i was not as fit it was almost impossible to keep my hrt below 125 so i just didn't ride recovery.you will find once you are pretty fit it will be alot harder to get your hrt up, and remember you only benifit from your efforts when the body is resting.