Upset tummy problems on rides???
Okay, so I'm curious what your thoughts are on why I'm all of a sudden having tummy problems when I ride. My last three, to be specific. I did start trying a new soy based energy drink (can't think of the name) ... FOUR rides ago. I was fine on that ride. The next ride I had problems, especially when I really pushed myself hard, like going up a hill. Dh and I thought it was the dinner we had the night before, because he had a little bit of the same problem on his run. But two days later, another ride, same problems. I decided to stop using that drink in case that was it. Today, two days later again, I did a club ride with my old faithful drink. Still had a problem and cut my ride really short.
I am fine when I push moderately hard and can still get a decent average pace. I'll feel a little something in my tummy, but it doesn't really hinder me. It's when I push hard, for sure on hills, that I just have to slow down and take it easy.
In between rides my tummy feels just a "teeny" bit unsettled, so I'm wondering if it's just a bug of some sort that is mild enough that it only bothers me when I exert myself hard. And, therefore, I associate it with riding.
However, I also wonder if, since I HAVE been getting stronger and riding faster lately, when I push myself hard ... maybe it's harder than I ever used to exert myself and my body is just trying to get used to it.
I always have either a half a peanut butter & jelly sandwich before a ride or a banana with peanut butter. This has been my usual pre-ride meal for a long time, so it's what my body is used to.
I'm hoping it's just a bug that will work itself out soon, but it just keeps lingering and affecting my rides! :mad:
Any thoughts you guys might have are appreciated. Thanks!
