Too Soon?

[Thelma]

I did my first long ride of 12.3 miles (don't forget the .3!) Massive achievement for me as I'm by no means thin or fit. Prior to that I did just over 7.5 last Sunday and a few very short rides over the last two weeks. I'm planning on giving myself a rest tomorrow after wearing myself out today, but want to go out on Sunday. I've looked at google maps and planned a route that's 13.7. Is that too much too soon?

 

[ttcycle]

nope, make sure you eat plenty, take some food ie banana, flapjacks etc with you and if you feel tired etc turn back early and go home-- listen to how you feel and keep it enjoyable.

I love the enthusiasm!

 

[ttcycle]

And a drink ie water or diluted squash

 

[Thelma]

I'll have a hearty breakfast this time

and definitely will have snacks. I think they would have saved me today if I'd had some.

Quite excited... I'd probably do it tomorrow if I wasn't worried about aches and pains in the morning.

 

[Thelma]

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Big bowl of porridge for breakfast, then leave it an hour before you go out.
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Bleurgh to porridge... is there something I can eat that does the same thing, but tastes better?

 

[phil_hg_uk]

Go for it

I remember when I stopped smoking 3 years ago and started cycling again, the first time I did 5 miles I was knackered then a few months later I did a lap of the outskirts of my town about 13.5 miles (note the .5) . I dragged a friend of mine round the course and he thought I was nuts for going that far

So just keep at it and build up the mileage, now I do about 2500 miles a year it is amazing how quickly your fitness builds up if you keep at it.

It is also very funny watching peoples face when you tell them how far you cycle they just look at you like your crazy.

 

[potsy]

Bleurgh to porridge... is there something I can eat that does the same thing, but tastes better?

Ready Brek

 

[phil_hg_uk]

I am currently hooked on 3 x wheatabix followed by 2x Kingsmill "love to toast" pancakes with honey on (used to have crumpets but they have too many calories on them)

 

[Telemark]

If you possibly can restrain yourself and not go for a longer ride tomorrow, the recovery day will do your body a whole lot of good, and you'll be stronger for it on Sunday ... (nothing wrong with a little ride tomorrow if you REALLY can't stop yourself ).

Porridge ... it all depends on how you make it!
Mine is made with milk rather than water, with honey, a chopped banana and some cinnamon sprinkled over.
As for the water & salt version (yes, I know that is a sacrilege for porridge purists ).

Alternatively, anything whole-meal or whole-flake, i.e. a muesli type cereal would be good, as it releases energy slowly, instead of giving you a quick sugar rush (like most Kelloggs type stuff with lots of added sugar & salt, ).

For snacks, I always take more than I think I need, including an emergency ration, just in case. The "extra" normally gets quite a few outings before it is consumed, but you never know when you (or a fellow cyclist) might need it . What I am trying to say, you don't need to eat everything you take with you. We like bananas, muesli bars & flap jacks.
But watch out with the flap jacks, some aren't really snacks as they contain 400+ calories, which is the equivalent of a small meal! But they are great if you need a lot of fuel in a small package.

Lovely to see you so enthusiastic

T

 

[ColinJ]

Bleurgh to porridge... is there something I can eat that does the same thing, but tastes better?

Yes - what I have. Porridge ...




... but made with a teaspoon of honey, a small pinch of salt, and a handful of raisins added to it.

1 measure of porridge, 1 measure of skimmed milk, 1 measure of water.


After making the porridge, chop a banana into it.

I wouldn't eat plain porridge made with just water but I think it is nice made that way. And it works. I can easily eat that at 08:00, do a hilly 25 mile ride and last until 19:00 with just an apple, mid-afternoon.

 

[cyberknight]

Ready Brek

With sultanas Yummm !!

 

[mcshroom]

A spoon of Golden Syrup also tastes nice in porridge

 

[Thelma]

I am restraining myself today. I wondered if I'd be very sore, but apart from a little twinge here and there in my bum muscles I feel remarkably good.

Will stock up on suitable food later. Thanks

 

[Fab Foodie]

Here's a story ....
Last night I met 'Feline' from yacf for Bangers and Mash and prior to embarking on a Night Ride from Oxford to London, we do it about 3 times a year. This time last year she didn't even have a bike, she got one in May and I think it was later last year she rode with us to London. Now she's on a Sabbath Titanium custom specc'd bike and doing a 200, 400, 600km qualifying season for Paris-Brest-Paris in August, 1200km in 4 days.
No, she's not superhuman, she started slow and kept at it and kept building on her previous successes.
Inspirational.
So, keep going, you'll be amazed what you can achieve on a bicycle!

 

[GlasgowGaryH]

A spoon of Golden Syrup also tastes nice in porridge

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