So they say that if you are sick then you should be careful while cycling.
Ok, I get it.
Useful visual, if it's above your neck, it's ok. If it's at or below the neck, don't do it.
Ok, I get it.
I started feeling some scratchy throat on late weds. By Friday's spin class I decided that it was important to be there to support a couple other folks who are just getting into it... again. Also, I'd just 'burn' the bug out of my system like in the past. The entire time on the bike, I felt fine just a little weaker than normal. During that big summit song, I pedaled all the way up to 80% of what is 'normal'. Felt the heartrate go up (no monitor on purpose today, it tends to drive me hard sometimes), and then backed off after 45 seconds or so. As soon as the summit was done I sat up, and nearly lost my breakfast all over the cycling studio floor.
Whoa! After that, I just took it real easy as the surprise nausea was not a happy surprise. Spinning lightly of course is very hard when you're used to pushing every ounce out of your body during spin class. Training hard is what it's all about in my mind. Taper periods before a race, and recovery rides are the only exceptions to that rule. Taper the effort level down, to be able to perform well on race day. Keep the intensity low after a hard ride, to improve recovery.
Well I learned one more thing: The flu virus don't mess around. It will kick you in the stomach, and leave you on the toilet all night (16 times anyway).
Ok, I get it.
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