derrick
The Glue that binds us together.
- Location
- On the edge of London
scrambled eggs crispy bacon and avacado on toast, That's what i have been having lately.
Recovery what do you take if any?
- Thread starter Dreamer21
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[QUOTE 4739228, member: 9609"]this helps
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Now, question is...is that how much is left or you just about to start?
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Now, question is...is that how much is left or you just about to start?
prawny
Über Member
- Location
- Cannock Chase
Coffee, sometimes some food when I get in to work, dinner shortly after I get home.
Can't afford to buy specific recovery stuff, I'd be better off getting the train.
Can't afford to buy specific recovery stuff, I'd be better off getting the train.
S-Express
Guest
How long have you been doing that distance for? It could just be a case of getting used to it, or it could be a case of moderating your effort if your tendency is to push hard all the time. For a fit rider, 14 miles per day should not be in any way problematic
It's the latter i think - i push hard all the time. Strava is king and all that.
I used to do 20mi 3-4 days a week for about 5 years, this is reduction in distance but still the same aches and pains. I actually said to my other half i was going to take at least one day a week to rest because it was getting to the point where Friday legs were just too painful to ride on.
S-Express
Guest
That's probably the answer then. If you ride hard all the time (short answer = don't) then fatigue will inevitably catch up with you.
Try a foam roller
FishFright
More wheels than sense
[Delete] Turn off Strava and you'll be a lot happier. If you want to compete then race. What you are actually doing is commuting on roads filled with doing the same. Act accordingly
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S-Express
Guest
Kind of agree with this. Although I wouldn't necessarily say 'delete' Strava - just put it into perspective.
Arjimlad
Tights of Cydonia
- Location
- South Glos
A pain au chocolat with my first coffee
I like to push myself and it's only ever against myself (unless someone decides to partake in a bit of SCR); being able to see the speed i'm doing etc. is really useful.
mjr
Comfy armchair to one person & a plank to the next
- Location
- mostly Norfolk, sometimes Somerset
Why is it useful to be able to see your speed? Just look at your watch sometimes and estimate whether you're going to get to work on time. Other than that, seeing a speed often seems to encourage bad riding, chasing numbers on a dial/screen instead of doing a comfortable/safe speed for the conditions.
Blurb
Über Member
- Location
- Somewhere on the Edgware Rd.
A bit dry, but I guess with a glass of milk should be palatable.
But seriously, I have Hurricane XS on arrival at work and just dinner and rest on my return home. Seems to work for me.
11 miles each way and I tend to go as fast as I can, which isn't very.
Can I ask why, I do a lot of exercise but have never used a recovery drink or meal. So what would I expect to get from using them.
