Slump or what?

[Bike Writer]

hebe, yes it could be the heat and really high humidity we've been having or at least they help to contribute. I do think I started fatiguing from overtraining, I cut way back on mileage per ride after taking a nearly a week off and I've been comfortable and happy with shorter pedaling about and riding at a good pace but not going all out. I just increased mileage and hours by too much instead of incremental.

I also had a Dr. appt today for blood work to see if there is any underlying cause of the fatigue. We'll see what transpires. Nice to see you around the forums again! Hope all is well with you

[ny biker]

hebe, yes it could be the heat and really high humidity we've been having or at least they help to contribute. I do think I started fatiguing from overtraining, I cut way back on mileage per ride after taking a nearly a week off and I've been comfortable and happy with shorter pedaling about and riding at a good pace but not going all out. I just increased mileage and hours by too much instead of incremental.

I also had a Dr. appt today for blood work to see if there is any underlying cause of the fatigue. We'll see what transpires. Nice to see you around the forums again! Hope all is well with you

Speaking of doctors... it wasn't all that long ago that you had major surgery. Perhaps you're just not back to full strength yet?

[murielalex]

Your slump describes my normal ride. I almost always HATE the first 10-15 miles, feel like I'm 30 pounds heavier than I am, slow slow slow, and have to fight the urge to just go home. After than, I'm happy, love pushing myself, and don't want to stop. Two weekends ago, I was just a slug, had to stop three times in 40 miles, when I often don't stop at all. I just chalked it up to being tired and the hot, humid weather. I took last weekend off because I didn't feel like riding. I got in a couple short, slow rides in the evening this week that were wonderful, and now I'm itching to get out tomorrow. Hoping the rain holds off in the morning.

[Bike Writer]

Your slump describes my normal ride. I almost always HATE the first 10-15 miles, feel like I'm 30 pounds heavier than I am, slow slow slow, and have to fight the urge to just go home. After than, I'm happy, love pushing myself, and don't want to stop. Two weekends ago, I was just a slug, had to stop three times in 40 miles, when I often don't stop at all. I just chalked it up to being tired and the hot, humid weather. I took last weekend off because I didn't feel like riding. I got in a couple short, slow rides in the evening this week that were wonderful, and now I'm itching to get out tomorrow. Hoping the rain holds off in the morning.

Speaking of doctors... it wasn't all that long ago that you had major surgery. Perhaps you're just not back to full strength yet?

ny biker, you are correct about the major surgery. I've heard it said that it takes a full year to recover completely and it's only been 9 months.

murilelalex, I do find that on and off I am the same way where I feel sluggish till I warm up and by the time I'm finished I'm feeling great. That's why I don't like rides that start off with hills right off the bat. That will put me in a bad frame of mind.