Bike more than what’s on plan?

[mtnbiker]

I am using the 4 day stage race, some days if it says ride 2 hours, is it ok if I want to ride 4 hours?  Or ride 2 hours and then go for a 3 or 4 hour hike?  What I am trying to find out is there are a lot of days that I want to add either an hour run to the ride or go for a long hike or ride longer, is this ok?  Thanks.

[Lynda]

It is ok to do more than is on the plan so long as:

1. You have good energy and are hitting your target power and heart rate zones in the scheduled sessions.
2. You are sleeping 8+ hours per night.
3. You are eating a nutrient dense diet and taking the time to buy and cook real food (no fast food).
4. The extra hours are at an easy pace.

Lynda

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