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Old 06-19-2008, 08:11 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by bluegoose View Post
I've never personally paid much attention to the talking test for determining LT. I personally just find a good long hill and find the HR that I can sustain for more than 20-30 minutes without cracking.

3 years ago at the death ride, I chose 168 as my ceiling HR for the ride. I rode probably 95% of the hills right at 168, +/- 2 beats. I may have hit 170 a couple of times, but only for a few seconds before I realized what I was doing. Overall, I think I did fine for the day. Last year I wasn't in as good of shape, so I had to drop it down to 165ish and I still was okay.
I wait until my legs load up and I slow down. Is that good enough?

My heartrate is all over the place, but according to creekster there's no way any of us except Viking can climb with the goose.
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