Bluebug, I would serioulsy listen to some of the great imput that many have left you here on TE.

You mention that you did lots of rehab, and now are doing the Robbie Ventura DVD series. My question for you is this; do you have any sort of base mileage or time on the bike before starting this training regimen? I know that you mention being fit, but as you are well aware, being fit quite often is specific to our activity. Now I realize that fitness does indeed carry over to lots of activities, but it does not carry over to a bike and the type of training that you are doing with the DVD's.

I realize that many people might disagree me with over having a base period, but I truly think it is crucial to the type of training/riding that you want to do. Although you are fit, it does sound as though you need more base mileage/time on the bike before starting to do workouts that you are currently doing. Not only will your body have the ability to respond/recover better; it might help you get in the training that you want. And lastly, remember as many have said here...recovery! You have to allow your body to recover if you want to ride faster/further.

Good luck with everything, and keep us posted !



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