Originally Posted by
ls01
Yeah, its the only thing I can think of. I've done the back to back with the meds before but never before a ride with a gaggle of hamers heads. I felt ok just unable to do,, if that makes sense..
meds are Atorvastatin , Atenelol, asprin and omeprazole
It's the Atenolol. That's a beta blocker. It does SEVERAL things but slowing down your HR is one of them.
Talk to your doctor and ask if it's REALLY necessary to be on that class of medicine, or could they switch you to a different one that won't drop your HR.
It's possible you could go faster if that's allowed, but don't do it on your own.