Help me, I've been a silly billy

PostieJohn

I'm hiddiously out of shape, a combination of family, the weather, etc.
But I've agreed to do a 50 mile event on Sunday. I do have a 100 miler under my belt and an average ride for me is about 30, so 50 really shouldn't be a problem.

But there is a problem.

I went out yesterday, great day and accidently did a very very hilly 43 miles, fast.
The result is, I sit here now, knackered, I have to ride for work today and Sat.

What do I do now, to get myself 'back' for Sunday?

Leedsblue

Rest. You have the base fitness, so training won't help between now and Sunday

Rest, maybe some stretching or a easy walk or pedal.

You are easily fit enough. Sunday will be a dodddle


EDIT. Just saw your name and the gentle walk may not be appropriate. Just rest then

idaviesmoore

As he said above. And drink plenty of water, eat well. Fresh fruit, vegetables, seeds and nuts. Get some good quality protein in as well. Don't forget to get a good amount of carbs the day before.
Try stretching gently this may well help to loosen up but there's no guarantee.

You'll be fine

sloboy

Don't push on too much at the start of Sunday's ride. Give yourself a steady 40mins until your base fitness kicks in, and then chances are you'll feel great.

Bronzie

Just ride really easy to work both days - use low gears so that you are never pushing on the pedals. A nice hot bath and a bit of self massage & stretching will help ease sore leg muscles.

stronginthesun

dont have 8 pints on saturday night . seriously just take it easy , do nothing till the ride

Jez mon

Yep you're just going to have to take things as easy as possible before the ride.

PostieJohn

stronginthesun wrote:

dont have 8 pints on saturday night . seriously just take it easy , do nothing till the ride

What sort of blooming advice is that.

Thanks guys, sofa here I come.

unclemalc

PostieJohn wrote:

stronginthesun wrote:

dont have 8 pints on saturday night . seriously just take it easy , do nothing till the ride

What sort of blooming advice is that.

Thanks guys, sofa here I come.

Dehaydration my boy, dehydration....
:shock: Sofa with orange juice.

PostieJohn

Bronzie wrote:

A nice hot bath and a bit of self massage

Won't that just make me more tired?

PostieJohn

mrs Postie here, stop encouraging my daft husband to take to the sofa any more than necessary :!: I plan to do the ride too and am gettting stuck with all the dog walking and stuff

PostieJohn

Mr Postie back, don't worry fella's I have taken control of the situation, she is now back in our Austrian cellar.

For the record I walked the little sods, 8 miles, before I rode a further 43 miles.

bigjim

You went so fast!

But what did you see?

Jim