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  1. #1
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    I like that you were afraid it would beep at you, that's funny! Tell me more about recovery?
    Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brandi
    I like that you were afraid it would beep at you, that's funny! Tell me more about recovery?
    Well basically you want to get to a point where your heart rate goes down fast. Ex: You work hard up a hill, bring your HR to 180, and about one minute after you've started riding the flat you're down to 150-160, and if you stop altogether your HR will quickly (within minutes) drop down to 100ish values.

    Besides, you improve as you recover, so you don't want to spend too much time in the higher values, but you want to go there many times. While doing intervals, for example... (you push very hard for some time and relax for some time, one or two sessions of this a week - if you search "intervals" on this site you'll find a lot of info).

    Enjoy the recovery time...

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    I follow pretty much what you just said. I try to work a little harder on those hills every time. As a matter of fact my last ride has made me pooped tonight. And a little sore! Just took a therapy soak! AHHHHH warm smelly water to relax in always makes me feel better. My heart rate really comes down pretty fast. I am going to pay more attention to what it does maybe keep a log and see where I am at or going lol. Thanks for all your info. I need to eat some kind of recovery food after the harder rides. I don't do that enough which is why I think I am pooped too.
    Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape.
    > Remember to appreciate all the different people in your life!

 

 

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