Gently does it

Gently does it was my motto this morning. I'm desperate to get back into training after 13 days off but I dont want to cause a set back by going at it too hard. It was a beautiful morning and there was a group ride going out but much as I wanted to join in, that could have finished me off. I have a niggling pain in my foot which is causing me to limp occasionally so I'm seeing the Physio on Wednesday to have it checked out. So I went for an indoor turbo session where I could control all the elements. I cycled steadily for 30 minutes and if my Garmin is to be believed my heart rate was all over the place. Half way through it settled down but now I'm resting and monitoring it to see how my recovery is. Not great is the answer. My resting heart rate is normally 52. If I'm sitting watching TV it might be 60. As I write this blog it's 78 so that's telling me to gradually introduce exercise over the coming week. Based on what's flowing out my nose, sorry about that detail, I won't be risking any exercise outdoors or in a pool. So I'll just need to fall in love with my turbo and get back to the yoga.