Cold / flu like symptoms after riding?

[Joffey]

I'm in week 3 of getting back on the bike, last week I rode 4 days out of 5, the last ride being particularly hard with some big hills.

Felt fine yesterday, drank 3-4 pints if juice, but today my limbs are aching, I feel lethargic, tired and 'hungover'.

Is this me pushing myself too much or dehydration? Any help would be appreciated!

 

[lpretro1]

Too much, too soon, rest a few days, rehydrate properly (try a recovery drink) and ease off when you go out again or you will make yourself unwell. Your immune system is always depressed after exercise - stay away from anyone with a bug etc too - you need to let it recover.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Sounds like a heavy load too soon.

 

[PaulSecteur]

Could it be hayfever if you are riding out into the country?

Also, probably better to alternate water with juice. Some can be really sugary and put you on a sugar buzz, only to come down later. Best stick to water if possible, or water and one of the sports drinks fizzy tablets for harder efforts.

 

[Cupra]

I get this a lot but put it down to my body not used to me exercising and left it at that.

 

[Gravity Aided]

Sounds like a bit of Overtraining to me . Rehydrate, carbs, dial it back a bit . Tomorrow night, take someone special out to dinner.

 

[Tiger15]

I have bad allergies and get like this to after a ride!