I have Pettit on the calendar this evening. I had work, then had to take my dog to the vet this evening which affected my training schedule. I think I will just take the evening off all together. Maybe hit the sauna. What would be the benefit of me just mustering up the energy to do a recovery ride…

Here is some existing discussion. [image] Recovery rides vs rest days Training So I really hate having days that I do not ride. I am injured with a hernia and cannot walk far at all (under a mile). But I can ride forever. It really has been my saving grace since Februa…

Thanks for referencing that one! I did a search on it, and only briefly read through that one. I saw one response to the difference mentioning it flushes out the legs for the next hard day. And that it’s a tss filler, which is essentially what the workout description states as well. Is that all I’m…

Pettit is really more Endurance than Recovery. It’s a full hour in Endurance, so much more TSS in this case. A true recovery ride will be lower intensity and often shorter (30-45 minutes). The basic purpose is to actively clear the body and lymph system, in effort to prepare for another workout l…

Yeah, I realized that after the reading the comments on the other post a little more in depth! I guess my real debate now is potentially getting to bed a little later than usual to do the ride since my usual ride time was taken up. I’ll just have to be extra awesome tomorrow! What do you think abo…

[IMG_20181122_141623] He’s okay :heart: thanks for asking! Just needed an anti-nausea shot and maybe venturing into more stomach-friendly food. With a gentle reminder that he is considered a senior citizen.

Moving it is great. Just make sure that any adjustment doesn’t lead to complications on subsequent workouts. In this case, I bet you will be just fine.

Okay, sounds great! Thanks for the input, Chad. Friday one hour garage sweat here I come! I’m also getting my smart trainer tonight, so I’m super excited to get on there these next few days :heart_eyes:

Sounds like you have a good and fun plan ahead. Enjoy. :smiley:

That looks like a smaller version of my Goldendoodle!

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Rest versus recovery ride

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mcneese.chad December 20, 2018, 3:24am 2

Here is some existing discussion.

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Recovery rides vs rest days Training plan-modification	17	17535	August 14, 2020
Rest day vs Recovery ride Training	20	6793	October 13, 2021
How Easy Should Recovery Rides Be Training	73	6032	January 29, 2024
Outdoor recovery ride Training outside-riding	9	1373	October 8, 2020
1h z1 ride or passive recovery Training	10	1870	November 2, 2020

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