Quote Originally Posted by I TRI
I'm fairly new to cycling having just got a bike 6 months ago to do triathlons. I love to run but I have a horrible time with achilles tendonitis that won't go away for anything. So now I'm trying to cross train.

I'd soooo love to catch the cycling bug that you all seem to have. So far I've enjoyed rides with other people, but I don't enjoy riding when I'm by myself. I think I have too much time to think about how hard it feels on my legs. I know the only way to get over that and become better conditioned is to "just do it", but I'm yet to absolutely fall in love with it in such a way that I can't wait to get out there again (like I am with my running).

Can someone please send me some good cycling energy?!?!

Nicola
I don't know you but you sound a bit like me...I'll bet you are a pretty competitive person right? IMO competitive people tend to push themselves a bit more - even "competing" against themselves. I bet you are just pushing a bit more than what your cycling body is able to do right now. I would guess if you would allow yourself to back off a bit you would enjoy your rides more. I got all caught up in the watching all the data on the computer and even bought a new one with cadence. I found myself pushing too much trying to increase the numbers I was seeing. I finally just quit staring at it and just went out to ride and now I enjoy my rides a lot more. And I'm getting in better shape. I'll do hills just to make me stronger ...without worrying what my cadence is or how fast or slow I'm going. (In my case slow) Those who are really "training" have valid reasons to monitor all that stuff; and I do log it all - after my ride. But for right now I would just ride for fun and when it gets fun then start focusing on your training. Hope it gets better for you!