I think most of us straddle this line as a matter of course. Like yesterday. Mid-90s. As a concession to the heat I decided not to do intervals, but rather do a moderate 25-miler instead. At about 15 miles I could feel myself starting to wilt. The water in my bottle was hot. I was passing by my driveway on the out leg, and had a decision to make. Pack it in or complete the ride. I went through the usual calculations and internal debates. I kept going and finished the ride. When I got back I was definitely blown out, but no harm done. This time.
Or when we feel like we're starting to get sick. Do we ride? How about when we're recovering from illness - when do we get back out? How about that nagging little pain in the knee? Ride through it? Rest for a few days?
I must admit that as I've gotten older I'm more apt to give caution its due. It also comes from taking a longer view of fitness. I guess now instead of beating myself into fitness I'm more willing to nurture it along.
Maybe to the point or not, I just read today that one's organs begin to decline at age 30.
Or when we feel like we're starting to get sick. Do we ride? How about when we're recovering from illness - when do we get back out? How about that nagging little pain in the knee? Ride through it? Rest for a few days?
I must admit that as I've gotten older I'm more apt to give caution its due. It also comes from taking a longer view of fitness. I guess now instead of beating myself into fitness I'm more willing to nurture it along.
Maybe to the point or not, I just read today that one's organs begin to decline at age 30.