Keeping a cycling diary will help you develop a structured plan that is progressive and realistic. Charting cycling sessions and reflecting on previous outings will ensure that you are going in the right direction.
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There are a number of details that can be included in a diary and, depending on the purpose of the record, these may vary in relation to depth and breadth of knowledge. Some of these will be retrospective, allowing you to chart your thoughts, feelings, moods and habits after your ride. Others will be planned in advance in order for you to have some structure and aims to your cycling sessions. Ideally the diary should be split into several key sections for each day.
These sections should include:
Resting heart rate: This will provide you with a good indicator of your general physical wellbeing. A heart rate that's more than eight-to-ten beats over your typical resting value is a sign that a rest day is needed.
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General mood: Keeping a general record of your moods will give you a point of reference when related to your training detail, sleeping habits and resting heart rate... particularly when you note a consistent change in mood, which may indicate an increase in training load.
Training/racing detail: You can be as specific as you wish, but by logging some detail as to the nature of the ride, the type of terrain, average speed, weather during the session (wind speed and direction), any race information, your finish position and pictures, will give you an account for reflection and thought.
Ride thoughts and feelings: By setting aims and objectives for each session, you can ensure that every time you go out on the bike you have a purpose. However, sometimes we often don't achieve what we intend to. By keeping a log of your ride moods, thoughts and feelings, you'll be able to chart your psychological as well as your physical development. Consolidation after the ride also allows for solutions to be found, thus assisting you next time you go out.
Further information that you may also like to record includes:
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