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DirtyHippieUTE · 06-13-2006, 02:03 PM

Does this theory apply for cyclling as well? I've been feeling like a total dog riding in Utah. I don't know if the hills are just that much steeper in Bountiful or if I'm slowly slipping out of shape but I've really been having trouble grinding up the hills.

I find myself looking for a lower gear and there is no relief to be found. I've swallowed my pride and just accepted the fact that a solid hour on the bike is good even if I feel like I'm creeping along.

The scary thing... My HRM says I'm in the 160 - 170 range for the whole hour. I can get down into the 130s on decent but even when I don't feel like I'm working that hard my ticker is pushing MHR.

Is there no relief for the fat guy?

06-13-2006, 02:03 PM	#1
DirtyHippieUTE Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Moscow, ID Posts: 1,151	Long Slow Distance (LSD) Does this theory apply for cyclling as well? I've been feeling like a total dog riding in Utah. I don't know if the hills are just that much steeper in Bountiful or if I'm slowly slipping out of shape but I've really been having trouble grinding up the hills. I find myself looking for a lower gear and there is no relief to be found. I've swallowed my pride and just accepted the fact that a solid hour on the bike is good even if I feel like I'm creeping along. The scary thing... My HRM says I'm in the 160 - 170 range for the whole hour. I can get down into the 130s on decent but even when I don't feel like I'm working that hard my ticker is pushing MHR. Is there no relief for the fat guy? __________________ I reject your reality and substitute my own...