hillycaad8
Reged: 13/11/2007
Posts: 3
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I have been a cyclist most of my life at the age of 49 now. About 3 weeks ago i lost all my stamina struggling on club rides stopping for a break up hills which i used to fly up had to cancel races and so on.
I am trying hard to get back in to it but struggling from 200 miles a week to 50 dont know whats happened to me.
Anyone have any ideas.
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scm
Reged: 24/06/2006
Posts: 1234
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Have you been ill recently, say about a month ago?
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hillycaad8
Reged: 13/11/2007
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Not been ill lost my mother though was a bit stressfull the lead up at moment having trouble sleeping thats all i can say.
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scm
Reged: 24/06/2006
Posts: 1234
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Well, I'd guess that that's the root cause - perhaps you should cut yourself a bit of slack to get over what must be a very difficult time for you. I think in your place, I'd be worried if it didn't affect my performance! Take it easy for a bit and let the form come back when it's ready - don't force it.
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bigoldsideofham
Reged: 23/12/2007
Posts: 1079
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See the doc and ask for a blood test. Any change in resting heart rates etc?
Edited by bigoldsideofham (01/06/2008 21:27)
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Scouser
Reged: 17/02/2008
Posts: 262
Loc: N Wales
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hard to comment for sure - but I suspect the bereavement is going to be a major factor - even if subconsciouly
If it persist then I think a check up is in order.
at 49 the body behaves in unusual ways and it can be very frustrating when it doesn't do what you expect - what it used to do. It can happen quite suddenly much to peoples amazement - the equivalant of the menopause in women. Your recent loss may have triggered this too.
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Bear
Reged: 01/02/2007
Posts: 132
Loc: Bakewell
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Quote:
Not been ill lost my mother though was a bit stressfull the lead up at moment having trouble sleeping thats all i can say.
Take it easy for a while or you will physicaly suffer more.
I tried to keep going during a very stressful time, kept the same routine worked as hard as poss, problem was I needed a rest due to the stressful time our family was experiencing.
I ended up with serious depression and it has taken me 8-9 months to get back on the bike properly.
Enjoy some light cycling, don't push yourself either on the bike or in every day life.
All the best
Bear
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