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Recovery – what am I doing wrong?

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  • November 1, 2017 at 3:23 pm #27800
    jaysa

    I go to the Alps for 2 week holidays, riding every day, climbing lots, 1500-2500m and 100-200km per day.

    I rest and sleep loads and eat carefully and well there, and get stronger and faster, specially in week 2.
    I raced a kilometer vertical and beat everyone over 38 – well, there were only 42 people.

    But when I return, I get more and more weary over the next two weeks. Not tired, bone-weary – I just feel like I’m at rock-bottom, almost in tears and am close to jacking in my job.

    I keep my weight, fat, muscle pretty much constant and eat carefully here and have an office job.
    Back here, my muscles feel stronger and I’m faster, no aches and pains, but I’ve had to stop riding till I work this out.

    What’s going on? What am I missing? I expected the altitude and training to make me better!

    I’m female, aged 60, very lean, 58kg/9st 2lb, 290W FTP, had cancer last year, but confident that is licked.

    Thank you!

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  • November 1, 2017 at 4:46 pm #905353
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    Welsh boy

    As wellsprop says, seek

    As wellsprop says, seek professional advice, this is not a diagnosis to be made by complete amateur strangers over the internet.

    November 1, 2017 at 4:01 pm #905351
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    Canyon48

    First off, chapeau! I’m 21,

    First off, chapeau! I’m 21, pretty fit and I’d certainly struggle to match that effort!

    Secondly and (most importantly), I’d suggest seeing a dedicated sports therapist/doctor.

    Sounds like overtraining to me – but what do I know. I’d highly recommend seeking the advice of a professionally trained person.

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