I started last year, also while out of work and recovering from a bout of depression. It has done a lot for my self-esteem, and I think it allowed me to start out on rather strenuous rides as I just got my nice bike what, 6 weeks ago.
I started with a 15-minute loop and can now do 45 minutes of a longer loop, recently added a detour with a bit of elevation in between. I much prefer running in the cold, down to about 0°C.
Today I went out on my usual flat route, for once wearing my polar belt to see how I am doing heart-rate wise.
I was really happy to see I was "in zone" all 30 minutes! And when running, I automatically know I am out of zone from how I am feeling. On the bike, I can hit 180 and still keep going. For a while at least...
If only I could do this for as long as cycling, and burn all those calories, but alas, my knees will tell me off for it. Boy am I getting old. (32 LOL!)
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10-11-2005, 12:45 PM #5
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