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+1 for recovery rides.
Find a HR/Power limit to stay under and spin for 90 mins. You will stimulate recovery by pumping more blood to the legs, while not loading them very much. Works Wonders sometimes.
Smallfurry-
Yep, I gave it a go. Did 30 mins nice high cadence in z2 power.
I woke up and the legs felt leaden (which the masseuse warned me about) so just span real gentle.
Going to take it easy for today and get back on it properly tomorrow. Really tempted to try to train today but i don't think it's worth it. If i'm gonna rest i should do it properly for once...
jim1985
@andyp not really. i do these occasionally but get bored and should probably give it a go again.
@TTM, the fatigue has only kicked in during the last few days; hasn't been a long term issue.
I feel fine in my head and energy levels, just the legs feel super-tight and stiff. And I imagine it's from a combo of gym and bike.
Obviously i can't isolate the effects of the gym stuff. I only go twice a week, but have been quite focussed with it, and yes, I think the leg stuff has been worthwhile. I certainly feel i have a stronger punch over 1-5 secs for example. I'll definitely step it to three sessions a week in the winter. And I do core work too which i've done for years - so hard to say about this - but i rarely get stiff back / neck on long rides.
And i've just been for a sports massage at Cadence in Crystal Palace, so fingers crossed it helps.... legs feeling slightly jellyish right now!