Originally Posted by
ironhorse3
Thanks for the article reference. I checked my heart rate recovery rate, that was mentioned in the article above. It was not in the favorable range, but then I agree that I am probably not a trained athlete at this point despite some exercise that I have recently been doing. I can monitor this and watch my recovery rate progress.
You have hit the nail completely here. WHEN I was doing crosscountry running I was fit and I was good in the Area. Up to National level but that was only just. I Was probably in the better reaches of Recovery time- could probably stay in the upper reaches of my heart rate for extended periods and didn't even realise it.
40 to 30 years later and all I want to do is remain reasonably fit. No need to hit my max on every ride- no need to keep at the level where I can only just breath. All I want to do is go out for a ride in comfort. The mere fact that I am still fit enough to climb hills that have others walking- that the legs last long enough to do a Century- and that when I have to go to the cardiologist for a check up all he has to say is- "You are fine- see you next year" is enough for me.