Do you guys have any suggestions of what can be done, training-wise over the winter, to make long term reductions in your average HR? I’d like to work on my endurance, especially for CX races and hopefully for my first road season.

I’ll give details for those that like them, not sure if it’ll help. I can give more if you’re interested.

28 yrs old, 3200 miles YTD, max HR 216, weigh 160. Average HR on a hot summer group ride is 170+. I’ve got great sprinting ability but my long range endurance has been an issue. I am assuming because of my hummingbird heart not being able to slow down to a better recovery range.