Several weeks of no training: start from scratch?

[BillyWaldman]

Different situation, but similar time off from training.

Zero exercise for 5 weeks, whats the best way to get back to training?

So due to a crash and knee injury, Ive had zero exercise for 5 weeks. Prior to that is was entering into the specialty phase after high volume build…had a ctl in the mid 80s (and have 20 years of riding racing in the legs). Now i have a clt of 40 and can start riding inside. How long should i just ride before jumping back into structured training. Right now my HR is super high compared to my power output…which is to be expected. Im thinking of just doing HR based endurance rides until i fee…