Quote Originally Posted by mcoleman View Post
I have a question for those of you that had a TAH...when does your heart rate return to normal during workouts?
Anytime I've been sick or injured and off the bike for a while, I go through a rather long period where my heart rate is elevated as I start back. I try to back off the intensity a bit and work up to more strenuous workouts. I also think a bit of it is stress-related because I want to workout and I have fear that I won't be able to.

So, I would say relax, be kind to yourself and do what feels ok... working up to more challenging workouts. Your heart rate is some indicator of your fitness, but how you "feel" is a better indicator.

Lately, I've stopped looking at my heart rate on bike rides - it is psychological. I go by my breathing, fatigue level, etc.