Originally Posted by
MoAlpha
I've done it in June and September most years and come back okay, but only after some struggle. Not this year, though, between canceled Bermuda races and LSS's cancer treatment.
I had always been able to get back to where I could do any of the rides we do with just a little bit of preparation and I could always get from my normal mediocrity to ready for a century with a 50 mile hilly ride the Wednesday before the Saturday century. The last few years of working took a lot out of me and I thought retirement would be like being 50 again.
Instead, it took months to make substantial gains but it finally did start happening. I got to where I was feeling pretty good and friends even noticed. Still need more rest than years ago and I get sore sometimes when I don't think I should. Like doing a 60 mile ride and feel fine during the ride but later feel like I did a lot more. Weird.
Then last month I really overdid it and now all bets are off.