Retro Grouch 

Today I had my best ride since the accident that broke my elbows. I decided to skip a group ride and rode my recumbent solo to the eastern end of the Katy trail, a round trip distance of 40 miles. Even better, the last 2 miles is uphill on Jungs Station Rd. I'd been shying away from that climb but I was able ro ride it today (slowly) without having to visit grannygearland.

So at 68, what's it going to take for me to get my endurance back? I was pooped when I got home. The temperature today was 91 with 49% humidity so that might have been a factor. It's taken longer than I thought it should, but I feel like I've finally mastered using the water pack and drinking tube on the recumbent. On a day like today, plenty of water is good.

10 Wheels

Good rides are fun.

Been in the 94* here.
I quit about 12 noon.
40 miles is what I ride in the heat at age 69.

I don't believe I benefit by riding in the heat, so take it easy for a while.

DnvrFox

Good for you. Congratulations.

JanMM

The last 2 miles uphill on a 91F day?
Woo-hoo!

cyclinfool

I have no idea what is going to take for your endurance to come back. I suspect though that since you changed bike types it will take a bit longer due to working your muscles differently than in the past.

Glad to hear you had a good ride, be careful coming back - you will get there.

Ridinmurray

Happy for you, I know it felt good to complete it.

cranky old dude

That's great news!!

IMHO going from uprights to a SWB reqiures quite a change in riding and handling skills. That you have accomplished this in what was it, only one and a quarter seasons, says a lot for your adaptive skills and determination.

Here's wishing you many more GREAT rides.

PatW

Glad to hear that you are back in the saddle.

Pat

gcottay

Sounds to me as if endurance is already on the way back. My theory is that unless we are pooped after a ride we just weren't riding as hard as we could.