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Originally Posted by aigel
I would do the following:
- Average heart rate min 110. Get a monitor if you don't have one
- Hills are good - will get your overall fitness up better than going constant speed / grade.
- Have at least one long ride a week (1.5hour min) to get your body to learn how to burn fat
- Every run should be more than 30 min.
- Min 1 day of rest a week
- Stay hydrated before, during and after the workout
- Join us on the PPOT fitness and weightloss thread!
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Thanks for all the good tips (and sorry about the run/ride mistake).
I will check the heart rate monitors and will try to do 3 loops instead of 2 to increase time to 45 min. I already have a bell in the handlebar and will look into getting a mirror but I have good spatial perception form riding my motorcycle.
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Originally Posted by gtc
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Yes, that park is close to my home but would need to get there by car and find a place to park. I wil put it in my to-do list.
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Originally Posted by masraum
I drove in Spain (granted, it was Andalucia, down near Jerez, Cadiz and down to Gibraltar). If the driving near you is anything like it was in Andalucia, you are a brave man.
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Driving is much worse in Italy, Greece or Latin America. The problem is that I ride near schools and shopping centers so there is a risk of being run over by a soccer mom in a SUV
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Originally Posted by speedracing944
I sent you a mapmyride friend request.
I would work up to longer rides. Go for long destination rides. On mapmyride there are training programs you can follow to get yourself in shape. Have a goal for the end of the season and train for it. It also helps to have a riding partner who will push you harder than you would normally push yourself.
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Added you. Thanks!!! I will explore the possibilities and see what can be done.
Thanks all for your help and encouragement. The bike will stay for the moment. If I am able to continue riding regularly I will later try to get a new one
