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2005-03-24 1:48 PM

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Subject: Help - I'm getting slower
Ever since I got my new bike a couple of weeks ago (It's RED) my running is slower. I'm not doing bricks or even biking & running on the same day. I haven't even gone on any really long rides yet. When I run, my HR stays in the low zone, but I just can't seem to get my legs to move. Do I need to taper my running while I build up speed and distance on the bike, or should I just keep pushing both? (My swimming times have stayed the same)

Thanks

Edited by tim_edwards 2005-03-24 1:50 PM

2005-03-24 2:10 PM
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Subject: RE: Help - I'm getting slower
Check your resting pulse rate as you may be overtraining. One sign is an inability to get your pulse up while exercising.
2005-03-24 2:20 PM
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Subject: RE: Help - I'm getting slower
How much MORE biking are you doing now from before you got the new bike?
2005-03-24 2:25 PM
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Subject: RE: Help - I'm getting slower
Previously, I was training on stationary bikes. I did so much less frequently than running or swimming, and rarely on the same type of machine.
2005-03-24 2:30 PM
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Subject: RE: Help - I'm getting slower
Not to be a smart *ss - but how much more are you riding. You were riding 5 hours per week before and now you are riding 10 hours per week - ??? Can you give me some numbers? thanks
2005-03-24 3:44 PM
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Subject: RE: Help - I'm getting slower
Before: maybe 30min/week or less
After: 2 hrs/week so far.

OK, now I really feel like a wuss...

2005-03-24 3:50 PM
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Subject: RE: Help - I'm getting slower
Chances are you are just doing more (like 4x as much) as normal so your legs are tired. Typically your running will get slower until you get used to the bike volume. You aren't a wuss.
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