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Mina, that's one of the aticles.  Going to get more links

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Hmmm, I think I got the same one twice.  If you search on the home page for heart rate zone training there ae about 6 article that may be a what you're looking for.

Hows everyones week going? I got into an interesting conversation this afternoon at my swim...

And now Im thinking about riding my first metric century the day before my birthday (not an event... just because its time for me to give it a go)...anyone got any opinions?Ideas? Tips?

It will be fun. Rides are more low key with folks of all abilities. They have stops with food, drinks and bathrooms. 

You probably could do one this weekend and be fine with your bike training.

But given you might want to be more prepared work on a longer ride each week, ideally building up to 50-60 K the week before. Just add 15-30' riding to your long ride weekly.

Key for longer rides is pacing & taking in fluids and calories.

i was thinking abou this on the bike this morning - the i did find Mike Ricci article but as a chick i wanted something 'female' based and i happened upon this example which just happens to fit my specs almost perfectly for the Karvonen method:

http://www.heart-rate-monitor-watches.com/heart-rate-training-zones.html

Thanks, Lisa and Judi for the articles!  And, Judi, I think I found the other one you were talking about.  Just reading the beginning of those, it makes much more sense to me now about setting ranges.   Seeing the women's numbers being a lot closer to what my readings are is reassuring, whereas before they were waaaay off with the age calculations I'd seen before.  Also a very good point, Judi: I know my #s are a little higher since I'm off BP meds (recent round disagreed with my body quite a bit, so I'm currently unmedicated and being careful about really high-intensity stuff) and I'll need to revisit my numbers once I start on em again in a few weeks.

So, water challenge is today, eh?  I've been drinking black tea all morning... that doesn't count, does it

The water challenge couldn't come at a better time. One of my friends works for a company the distributes spring water. She gave me a bunch of water and asked me to give them a try. So far it tastes like water but is in a pretty blue green bottle so it's that much better.

Support? Ummm well I guess it depends on what I can stuff in my car or behind bushes

Ive been looking for a supported ride for ages but there arent that many social events that dont require travelling for... and only a few I would consider doing... no centuries...

Maybe if I ride loops I can bribe/'convince' a few friends to join me for some of it... I dont know anyone else who would be up for riding 100K at this stage! 

Thanks Kathy - that makes me feel better - the weekend before my race i did one ride of just over 50K and one of just under on consecutive days so I guess the distance should be ok if I keep my ride volume up (rain rain go away!!!)

At this stage riding mostly solo as I dont have any friends who would be able to do close to the distance... well except for the two boys... one would probably join me for some of it... the other who put the idea in my head last night didnt volunteer...

Thanks for the tips... yeah the last couple of weeks have been different because of the weather and racing but sounds off my volume from a couple of weeks ago it should be doable... then...

Longest ride is around the 50k mark so theoretically it sounds more than doable....

QueenZipp - 2009-02-11 4:22 AM Well 2 ginormous cups of coffee don't really count as water   But I'm already over a  liter of the regular ice water.  Usually hang around 2 L per day anyway.  (yes, you read that correctly)

I normally get in 1.5-2L during the workday plus what I take in during a workout... usually around 0.75L unless Im doing 2 a days or long sessions which makes it more....

Can you keep a jug or water bottle at your desk/with you during the work day? I find that works much better for me in terms of keeping hydrated than a glass... as I have much more water on hand and just sip at it throughout the day with minimal fuss...

Ya know, she usually hands out open invite for he friends o gon on down...but fist we got to get all the passport and travel stuff lined up and flying to Austalia is outta my budget ( I want to go to Kona to volunteer next year)

OK...any time you want to come just let me know!

hehe yuo know me so well... I will get over there... its just been pushed back in favour of getting a new bike!

SOMEDAY I will get there....for now Cat I shall ride in the snow in your honour OK??

 I had a yucky sleepless day after working nights...my little brats....Umm I mean sweet children....were home making noise. I am about to go ride the drainer....that ought to make me feel better....though I would rather be riding with Cat!!

 How are all things liquid everyone? I am down 1.5 litres.....will try and get another half a litre in this evening, but I guess I can't count my Corona huh?