Originally Posted by
GhostRider62
I rode pretty hard last Saturday and set a handful of PB on climbs. It took a little more recovery time than expected. I had planned a certain ride on Wednesday and after the warmup, I should have come home. I did one climb and realized I still was not recovered sufficient, and went home. I took a zero yesterday. Today, I smashed PB on two hills (one was better than just last Saturday). The idea of taking two rest days in a week when I was young would have been unfathomable. I knew in my 30 minute warmup that it was going to be good.
So, in my simple mind, recovery is when I get stronger and recovery is even more important as I have gotten older.
Yes, I can relate. I used to ride as long and as hard as I wanted. Now figuring out how much recovery time I need, and when, is something I'm still trying to determine.
My quads were sore yesterday, so I skipped the big climbs and did a flat-ish ride at endurance page. The quads are still a bit sore today, so today's a full rest day.
Rested and ready for a long and hilly Saturday ride? I hope so.