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I think I'm burnt out, now what?

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Old 15-06.-2007, 12:57 AM   #31
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Default Re: I think I'm burnt out, now what?

Actually I am figuring that the I will feel a bit blocked for the first few rides, and am planning on ramping up gradually over a few rides.

Thanks for all you're invaluable advice. I will keep posting how I feel into next week.

Today (Thursday) is my 4th day off the bike and I still feel tired. I've been sleeping like a rock. I figure I'm definately on the right track.
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Old 19-06.-2007, 12:08 AM   #32
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Are you doing some riding/training/racing that you're not entering into your PMC via manual entries? If so, then you need to go back and do some manual entries, or the PMC is pretty well useless.


For anyone paying attention, this is a great example of how important it is to have all the data in PMC if you want it to be a useful tool. My "diagnosis" probably would have been at least in the ball park if the data originally given was accurate.
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Old 19-06.-2007, 12:20 AM   #33
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Just a quick update, I rode a couple of times this past weekend, and definately feel some "snap" back in my legs. I took it very easy, averaging around 210 to 220 watts for the rides, which is high recovery low endurance levels, yesterday I did a few small bursts to see and it felt good.

The lesson I am going to take from this is more recovery is needed. My answer to feeling tired and slow was to work harder, which in turn made me slower. I should have spotted this much quicker, but luckily (so far) I should be able to work back up to a good level fairly quickly (sst training).and be ready for my next stretch of races, which don't start until the beginning of August.


Once again I would really like to thank you guys for all the help, especially jbvcoaching and beerco. It's a place like this that helps newbies like me learn so we can get stronger/smarter as we get older.

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Old 19-06.-2007, 01:26 AM   #34
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Default Re: I think I'm burnt out, now what?

Glad to hear you're feeling better. I'm burnt but its from the 100+ summer heat.
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Old 19-06.-2007, 07:02 AM   #35
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Default Re: I think I'm burnt out, now what?

For me, usually, when my mind tries to give me excuses not to race or train in a particular day. I know I would be in need of some recovery.

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Just a quick update, I rode a couple of times this past weekend, and definately feel some "snap" back in my legs. I took it very easy, averaging around 210 to 220 watts for the rides, which is high recovery low endurance levels, yesterday I did a few small bursts to see and it felt good.

The lesson I am going to take from this is more recovery is needed. My answer to feeling tired and slow was to work harder, which in turn made me slower. I should have spotted this much quicker, but luckily (so far) I should be able to work back up to a good level fairly quickly (sst training).and be ready for my next stretch of races, which don't start until the beginning of August.


Once again I would really like to thank you guys for all the help, especially jbvcoaching and beerco. It's a place like this that helps newbies like me learn so we can get stronger/smarter as we get older.

Thank you
Scott Coulas
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Old 22-06.-2007, 01:04 AM   #36
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Default Re: I think I'm burnt out, now what?

A little update, did some SST on Tuesday night, and then last night did my usual Wednesday fun race. Felt good off the start, put in a few good efforts, including a couple of sprints. Definately have some jump back in the legs, although I did tire out before the end.
Like jbv said, I'm trying to be positive and not get down over this.

Going to take a couple of days off and then do some SST over the weekend, and start my build for the second half of the season.
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