Today I took my first ride out in at least a month! Maybe 2...
Anyhow, am hoping to now kickstart the winter I've lost and train towards racing in The Summer. A delayed start rather than being ready to go in a month...
I had Cadence on & put on the HRM just to see figures. I've no Max HR to set any zonal training, but the ride was always going to be steady, low gears on rolling roads. Attempted to keep a high cadence of 95 but could not control this on the route and HR was up to high 170's if I was attempting it.
I'm considering reverting to rollers or turbo (for extended time) to keep a control of cadence & HR until I can see some fitness developing. Say a week or 2? Maybe just ride on Sunday or Saturday to spice up the routine without computer or HRM.
If I kept riding at these figures on the road it would have a negative effect I assume and my base training would not see benefits.
A deflating ride, but perhaps am paying too much emphasis to figures at the moment?
Any suggestions?