I would not be pleased with that of I was suffering from fatigue, I train hard up to 6 days a week and on one of those days swim and gym, what I do find is I feel fatigued when I up my training until I adjust too it, then it is time to up it again.
Fatigue frustration
- Thread starter Milzy
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I would not be pleased with that of I was suffering from fatigue, I train hard up to 6 days a week and on one of those days swim and gym, what I do find is I feel fatigued when I up my training until I adjust too it, then it is time to up it again.
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Milzy
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I’ve recently upped it, in process of adjusting right now. Next week is a lighter load.
Still seems very low if you are fatigued. I would be off to the doctors for a check.
lane
Veteran
We are all different and have different non cycling stress in our lives. Age can also be a factor in how fast you recover. Based on my experience I know I could never train hard 6 days a week without being into the realm of overtraining due to the time it takes me to recover from a hard session. I don't think that would be managable for a lot of people. It is true that gradual increases in training load are the way to go - now if I could just take my own advice!
Age can indeed be a huge factor, I am only 62 so that is no problem here yet.
gbb
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A visit to the docs may well be the right thing to do.
I just went down the shops and there' a health assessment van parked up so in I went because all I do is feel tired and achy...for the last 6 months maybe. Doc has diagnosed (without specific tests) osteo arthritis.
All seems fine but she was surprised at a diagnosis without tests nd thought vitamin D deficiency could be a culprit...some thought for your general fatigue Milzy. Off to the docs next week for me...I'm fed up of this achyness and lethargy.
I just went down the shops and there' a health assessment van parked up so in I went because all I do is feel tired and achy...for the last 6 months maybe. Doc has diagnosed (without specific tests) osteo arthritis.
All seems fine but she was surprised at a diagnosis without tests nd thought vitamin D deficiency could be a culprit...some thought for your general fatigue Milzy. Off to the docs next week for me...I'm fed up of this achyness and lethargy.
vickster
Legendary Member
Ask the GP to do full bloods, iron, vit d, thyroid, inflammatory markers, X-rays of affected joints to confirm OA. Maybe get a referral to an MSK specialist rheumatologist started as unless you can go private, you'll probably have a bit of a wait if the bloods don't show anything specific
derrick
The Glue that binds us together.
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How many miles on the bike is a good training distance, obviously depends on what you are training for, i am not really training for anything, but i have been doing between 170 to 200 miles a week for the last 6 weeks.
I raced at my best on 150 miles a week plus races.
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Milzy
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Over 8000 feet of climbing today and don’t feel too bad. I don’t need a doctor to say you have a hard job and a child who doesn’t let you rest etc.
The point I was making is a low heart rate and fatigue seldom go together. I have felt your pain having been the father of 3 children and working a minimum of 6 days a week up until I was 55+. The joys of owning a busy business.
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Milzy
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My resting rate will be up tonight no doubt. Last few years I’ve only ridden for pleasure. Only now am I trying to gain performance. It’s tough but the progress is a Stella buzz.
