Ten days of inactivity

[Standoff]

Got a chest infection ten days ago and although I aim to be back on the bike in a few days time I feel fat and sloth like!
Surely I won't have lost all my fitness gains in a few weeks?

 

[Norm]

Post viral fatigue is possible. I think it's more common than most people realise but, unless someone does regular and repeatable exercise (cycling, swimming, gym work etc) it may go unnoticed.

 

[Nebulous]

Make sure it's clear before you push yourself, but you could be ok.

I had about 10 weeks pushing myself quite hard, and then early July I developed a horrible cough, bringing up heaps of gunk and feeling rubbish. I had almost 3 weeks off the bike apart from some very short commutes.

I went back to a 25 miler into a headwind, which was very hard going, and then within a few days I found I was riding faster than I have ever done. I think the rest actually did me good. I'm glad I let it largely clear first though.

 

[Standoff]

Did thirty miles last might and felt ok.

 

[compo]

I had a week off with a chest infection recently. Just take it easy for a while to make sure you have no post viral issues.

 

[Ozzrahog]

I've had 2 weeks off lazing it up in Mexico, dreading heaving my bloated carcass back on the bike tomorrow