Training & Nutrition - The "Burn"`

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cyclezealot
02-27-02, 12:13 AM
you cycle long and hard enough, it seems a day or two later, you can feel the burn in the calves and thighs. I do do a minimum of stretching. Sorta of a low key ache and somewhat annoying. Feel energy level is a little sapped, up until ready for the next ride.
I know no pain no gain. Does everyone feel this? Guess it is a good thing. Getting stronger, huh?
My Fall tour will average 80 plus mile days, with some pretty hefty grades. . Feel I must push myself. If you really push yourself, what must you recover with- diet or what.?

velocipedio
02-27-02, 05:55 AM
"The burn" is basically the sensation of your body knitting its muscles back together. When you exert yourself enough, you actually tear muscle fibres. 24-48 hours afterwards, your body begins repairing the damage. The good news is that, as it does this, it makes your muscles stronger. This is how you get stronger. It's a good thing. Love it. Embrace it.

Stretches don't help for squat.
LittleBigMan
02-27-02, 08:17 PM
Originally posted by cyclezealot
My Fall tour will average 80 plus mile days, with some pretty hefty grades. . Feel I must push myself. If you really push yourself, what must you recover with- diet or what.?
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