Cycling when ill

[iamRayRay]

Hi All,

Been a while since I've posted on here.
Yesterday I went out for 15 miles around my local town. Which usually is quite a pleasant potter.

However, I thought I'd chance it whilst I'm on my recovery period of a spot of Summer Man-Flu.
Never ridden before after I've been ill, but I struggled so much!

Just wanted to share my experiences and look into if others struggled as much as I did!

 

[ColinJ]

Don't overdo it ... I made that mistake once and ended up unconscious behind a dry stone wall!

Still, you have to start back some time. Keep the distance and intensity down until you feel fully recovered and then build back up to what you were doing pre-illness.

 

[Cuchilo]

I was thinking of going for a potter today as i think the fresh air and sunshine would be a good thing . Cancelled todays 25TT and my mid week 10 though and not been out all week .
Trying to shift a sinus infection

 

[david k]

Slows down recovery in my experience and no benefit to fitnes

 

[Kajjal]

Just listen to your body, the more effort spent cycling the less left for fighting off infection.

 

[Cuchilo]

My body is telling me to go to the pub .

 

[Kajjal]

Mine wants curry and cobra

 

[summerdays]

I find that I may think I'm better but I'll make more mistakes than normal as my brain will be sluggish.

 

[mjr]

As long as I can balance and breathe,I'll ride... but very slowly

 

[slowmotion]

I attempted a longish ride with a minor chest infection once. It quickly turned into an utterly miserable experience. Far better to have stayed at home.

 

[midlife]

Exercising whilst ill should be discouraged, not nice in the first place, can make things worse and even give you myocarditis. Have a well deserved rest and give your immune system a workout and not yourself.

Shaun

 

[slowmotion]

Mine wants curry and cobra

You want Cobra??? Blimey, you must be ill.