Heavy legs?

David-Witts
David-Witts Posts: 80
edited April 2011 in Training, fitness and health
Went for a 60 mile jaunt last Sunday, not particularly fast or arduous and my legs today Friday are still very heavy. The only biking I've done is a 17 mile loosen up on Tuesday. I had thought that just giving them a rest would help but maybe there is something else I can do? :(

Davy

Comments

  • vorsprung
    vorsprung Posts: 1,953
    Maybe you have a virus?
    Audaxing Blog - Long Distance Cycling
    follow on twitter-c.png
  • rjh299
    rjh299 Posts: 721
    Get out on the bike again. See how you feel. Either just cruise around or if you feel ok after warm up put some short hardish efforts in. Legs might just be stiff and need blowing out a bit. Also are you drinking enough? I went out a couple of weeks ago and didn't drink anywhere near enough and my legs felt heavy for days.
  • Slack
    Slack Posts: 326
    I agree with just on getting on your bike and going out, with the aim of going real steady, with a good cadence for a couple of hours.

    An easy ride will freshen the legs, however if your legs still feel awful during the ride, it indicates that not all bodily systems are go. If it's the latter, concentrate on a 24hr period of quality healthy food with a good nights sleep.

    It works for me.
    Plymouthsteve for councillor!!
  • amaferanga
    amaferanga Posts: 6,789
    Many people find getting out on the bike the day after a hard ride for a gentle spin aids recovery. You might find that after a few miles your legs feel less heavy....
    More problems but still living....
  • mattshrops
    mattshrops Posts: 1,134
    on a rest day i like a long walk seems to loosen things up without adding any excess load. probably same effect as a recovery ride.
    Death or Glory- Just another Story
  • oldwelshman
    oldwelshman Posts: 4,733
    Put more air in your tyres :D
    http://s290.photobucket.com/albums/ll245/oldwelshman/
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK5Bfqj5fxY
  • phreak
    phreak Posts: 2,953
    Have you tried giving yourself a massage?
  • ireland57
    ireland57 Posts: 84
    + 1 for getting on the bike.

    Do a light spin/recovery ride the next day if possible. If not, do it the day after but do it.
    It helps my recovery a lot. I like riding, reheating the legs then stretching them afterwards. I usually end up pain free after it.
  • FocusZing
    FocusZing Posts: 4,373
    David-Witts wrote:
    Went for a 60 mile jaunt last Sunday, not particularly fast or arduous and my legs today Friday are still very heavy. The only biking I've done is a 17 mile loosen up on Tuesday. I had thought that just giving them a rest would help but maybe there is something else I can do? :(

    Davy

    Your post answers the question "The only biking I've done is a 17 mile loosen up". Sixty miles is a long way even if it's not at pace. I often get this reaction after a rest, also if I don't drink/eat enough. Both combined as I recently stupidly did and I almost collapse off my bike.

Categories