Re: [RBW] Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

2016-04-26 Thread René Sterental
That's the one I read a month ago that introduced me to the Maffetone method coupled to the fat adaptation I've already been doing. It tells the story very well although it's a bit repetitive at times. But it drives the message. After reading it I changed my approach. René On Tuesday, April 26,

[RBW] Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

2016-04-26 Thread Lynne Fitz
I don't think you are overdoing it. But I am a randonneur (and just turned 60), so perhaps I have a different ruler. The two times my riding started going all wrong - annoying gradual decline over a year or so - it turned out to be a Serious Health Problem, which my GP did not catch, either ti

Re: [RBW] Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

2016-04-26 Thread Patrick Moore
I'm sorry, but I keep forgetting your name. But anyway, I experienced what you are experiencing for years when I commuted eastbound across Albuquerque 26 to (but relatively rarely) 40 miles rt, and for the most part 30-32, several days a week. I usually commuted on a fixed gear, 67" to 75", with a

[RBW] Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

2016-04-26 Thread Joe Bernard
How is your sleep? Commuting by bicycle is great if you can make it work, but there's only so many hours in the day to get to work, do the work, get back home, have a life, and start again the next day. My first impression is you're starting out the week ok, then slowly wearing down as it goes o

[RBW] Riv riding recovery and acclimation advice needed.

2016-04-26 Thread Lungimsam
Not sure this is on topic enough but as you all seem to "ride" for the love of it and not "train" (and I don't either), was wondering what you think about my conundrum. I am in good health. I get physicals. Everything always fine. No issues. 47 years old, 5'8", 170 lbs. I thank God for my wond