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Originally Posted by JAGG
Here is my problem with riding my bike. I am a runner and I run almost everyday. I have never had this problem when I run. But when I ride my bike, I set out on a course I map for myself , for example 7 miles then turn around come back. But what happens is I can never gauge what is a good distance for me that day. I always end up going out and I feel good then I turn around and seems like I lose my energy and it's like a biking marathon to get home. Or I do the opposite , I am almost home but I feel like I can go for 10 more miles. Anyone else have this problem? Any suggestions. It's so much easier to know how far I want to run on any given day, the second I put my running shoes on I make that decision.
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My week consists of riding my road bike four days and running three days with two separate days for rest. So my week really consists of nine days and I leave my rest days open. I usually do 40-65 mile rides after a rest day.
When I run, I'm pushing only myself, my body and the forces of nature be it gravity, rain, wind warm weather. But when I'm cycling, I'm pushing myself and my machine on two tires (110 PSI) against all of the above and the Laws of Physics. Make sure your nutrition will feed you, keep you strong and injury free.
I always route out my rides. I also have different rides within rides. I can decide to do a 20 mile ride, if I fell strong I can mix in a 5 mile extension or if I'm feeling crazy and I'll go across the bridge and do a 40 miler. I also throw in a favorite place to stop for lunch,coffee, bike shop, or just little distractions to make my rides fun and enjoyable because that is why I ride. Hope this helps?