Hello from a Newbie n00b

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05-29-2011, 04:47 PM
Amorosa

Hello from a Newbie n00b

Hi, everyone:

I am brand new to cycling. I rode as a kid, obviously, and did a bit of mountain biking with the boys in college. But I really am starting from nothing.

My husband used to race and is one of those guys that hogs up the Tivo during race season AND also subscribes to internet feeds :D He has been attending Robbie Ventura's training group and I offered to go to one of their once a week for 8 weeks training "camps."

I'm not sure what I expected but, I am used to punishment - heavy weight lifting, serious martial arts, boxing - and this just kills me. I mean I feel practically crippled. The classes last an hour and a half and I think I'm the weakest one there...they're mostly triathletes. It feels kind of discouraging, but I don't want to quit.

Sooo...any way I can accelerate my recovery? I literally hurt for a week right now and I can't ride very much in-between classes. Is this normal? Am I just a pathetic weakling? :eek:
05-29-2011, 04:53 PM
Roadtrip

Don't have mch to offer for recovery, but welcome to TE!

I've read that compression garment worn right after a hard ride does aid in recovery. Might be worth looking into.

Good luck!!

Shannon
05-29-2011, 07:39 PM
marni

as a creaky old lady who occasionaly does a really stupidly tough and difficult training class, I swear by my compression garments.

marni
05-29-2011, 07:43 PM
Reesha

Sleep loooong glorious nights. 9-10 hours. And drink TONS of water. :up:

Welcome (back) to a wonderful world! Just make sure you do it for fun too. Ride nice and easy in a way that makes you smile so you don't get burned out by trying to keep up with all the hammerheads!
05-30-2011, 06:48 AM
Amorosa

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Originally Posted by Reesha

Sleep loooong glorious nights. 9-10 hours. And drink TONS of water. :up:

Welcome (back) to a wonderful world! Just make sure you do it for fun too. Ride nice and easy in a way that makes you smile so you don't get burned out by trying to keep up with all the hammerheads!

Yeah, the coach stands next to me commenting on how I need a faster cadence, when I can barely move and my quads are beyond burning. I just keep thinking, you know, I could punch you right now, I'm good at that at least....:D