Popular Post MickinMD ★ Posted March 14, 2019 Popular Post Share #1 Posted March 14, 2019 I only went 4 miles on my first ride in ages on a beautiful but windy day to see if all my body parts were responding as hoped - and it looks good so far. My out-of-shape legs, trapezius and lower back muscles were a little sore as I expected. I'm going to take my time getting them and everything else back in shape! Here's the end of ride picture a woman walking the trail was kind enough to do for me to mark the occasion. I wore a windbreaker during the ride but didn't need it afterward. This is at Sawmill Creek Park on the other side of the fence from the Baltimore & Annapolis Bike Trail. I averaged about 10 mph while moving on my 32 lb mountain bike and that's fine. My cadence sensor wasn't working and I stopped a few times to try ti adjust it. Apparently the battery was dead. I picked up a new CR-2032 battery on the way home and my Garmin Edge 510 recognized it, so I think I'm ok for next time. I stayed in 2nd front gear at what I think was around my usual 70 rpm cadence and got a good aerobic workout but no very-heavy breathing. My heart rate never hit my 90%-of-max 144 but averaged a little higher than wished at 132, but that was expected. Because the cadence sensor was out, I had to rely on GPS for speed measurement and it gets a little goofy on that part-woods trail - I guarantee I never reached 109.4 mph! The sharp drops in heart rate are red lights or stop signs when I crossed roads and the climbs are uphill - the biggest one coming right at the end. This is from the old Garmin "Training Center" software that I find more user friendly for simple stuff than the online info: 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted March 14, 2019 Share #2 Posted March 14, 2019 Looks good!You didn't peg oot your heart rate, so that is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted March 14, 2019 Share #3 Posted March 14, 2019 Very cool Mick. The gadgets are cool but just getting the legs going again is the most important thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted March 15, 2019 Share #4 Posted March 15, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted March 15, 2019 Share #5 Posted March 15, 2019 I rode the trainer again today. I need to stay close to home and my road is crap right now. I can’t afford to be out of commission at this time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 15, 2019 Share #6 Posted March 15, 2019 Glad you got to ride. You look happy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted March 15, 2019 Share #7 Posted March 15, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted March 15, 2019 Share #8 Posted March 15, 2019 I didn't ride much last summer...very little after the Katy trail...and I haven't been on my trainer at all...If this weather keeps up..I will be riding outside soon...yikes...I better hit the trainer one of these days... Looks like a great Spring Ride!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted March 15, 2019 Share #9 Posted March 15, 2019 My heart rate would be higher at 109.4 mph! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted March 15, 2019 Share #10 Posted March 15, 2019 2 hours ago, Airehead said: Glad you got to ride. You look happy. Of course he looks happy. He got to tide a bike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted March 15, 2019 Share #11 Posted March 15, 2019 ...the first ride after a long illness is always memorable. Mine was on a Raleigh 3 speed over to the University library and back. I recall my mood as euphoric. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted March 15, 2019 Share #12 Posted March 15, 2019 very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted March 15, 2019 Share #13 Posted March 15, 2019 GREAT to hear, Mick! Hopefully, the corner is fully turned on Spring, and you can get more rides in the upcoming days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizeye Posted March 15, 2019 Share #14 Posted March 15, 2019 4 miles on a heavy mountain bike is great. Much harder than a road bike over same paved terrain. Congratulations and keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted March 15, 2019 Share #15 Posted March 15, 2019 5 minutes ago, Tizeye said: 4 miles on a heavy mountain bike is great. Much harder than a road bike over same paved terrain. Congratulations and keep up the good work. Surprisingly less than you might be thinking. Maybe 1/4 or 1/2 mph avg. 32lbs isn't that heavy as part of the "total" weight and overall effort involved to move a bike forward. I'd think know Mick's position on the bike (non-aero) would be the much bigger limit on hustling along any faster. The key, for Mick, seems to be simply getting back in the saddle consistently again. Bringing his avg HR down while keeping the same sort of pace over the next several months will definitely be a good "carrot" to both not go out too hard but also to show positive progress. We all know that first ride back after a long time off is not a true reflection of our fitness, and I would expect to see Mick's stats make a quick move in the positive direction for a while as his body responds to a return to riding. That's predicated on his not being over-exuberant at the joy of riding again, but regardless, we all see this is a GREAT start back for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted March 15, 2019 Share #16 Posted March 15, 2019 Good job! I tend to agree with Tom. I would just like to emphasize to be careful not to injure yourself by pushing too hard too early. Just relax, watch your form, and build your mileage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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