Originally Posted by
GeneO
I do 35+ mi every other day. I can feel conked some time after the ride. that is usually a good thing. But i really feel exhausted if I don't have some recovery drink and stretches.
Immediately after the ride, take a recovery drink or a large glass of chocolate milk. Even though you have stopped riding, your muscles need protein and carbs to recover, lest they become sore and fatigued. Also do stretches of your quads, calves, hamstrings and optionally to your triceps, back, and shoulders immediately after the ride. Works for me..
No medical Issues ( yet).. Only take a statin . No diabetes or hypertension. No cardiac issues
I will modify and eat a Few snacks during the Longer rides and also have plenty of fluids and protein after the longer rides.
The Gatorade is more because I like the taste and saw it as an easy way to replace electrolytes. ( I rarely drink just Plain water at home. Usually mix it with , Crystal Light, Kool Aid etc). Not sure why it would work but I have read that a long cold shower helps. Have not tried
The truth is that at the end of the rides I feel I can go maybe another 5-10 miles.........but 1-2 hrs after I stop.........I conk out