Endurance training when time restricted

[Banjo]

I did my first 60 miler when still overweight unfit 51 yrs old and on a cheap secondhand hybrid.with almost no training.

Drink and eat plenty and stop for a breather as often as you like.If your bike was still comfortable after 27 miles you will be ok.

 

[Bill Gates]

Make every ride count by increasing the intensity. Develop your Lactate Threshold by riding @ 85-95% of your MHR for 20 minutes then after at least 5 minutes rest then repeat. Make sure you warm up for 15 minutes first then start off at the lower end of the zone 85% MHR.

Theory is that you will ride at a lower intensity for longer if you develop your LT.

If you decide to do this then do it no more than twice a week.

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