So tomorrow is my first spring classic, and preparation was going to great until wednesday. Got a good 120km of racing in last sunday in Belgium, rested well, some good endurance and intervals tues and weds and then - Bang! down with a sore throat, coughing, shivering.
I know there has been plenty said over training whilst ill, but what do you guys advise on racing whilst ill? The symptoms are manifested above the neck....so excercise shouldn't be dangerous, but the prospects of a super tough 175km wind ravaged, 160 guys start - 45 finish RR isn't currently appealing. The forrecast is dry, but windy and 8 degrees celsius (46F)
obviously the chances of doing well are limited, and it's likely that I will only delay the time it takes until I recover. On the other hand, next week I am away for 3 days on buisiness, so i am guaranteed a rest.
My main concerns are - missing a race - not getting any ,more quality racing time for 2 weeks, when a superfast crit is on the menu, and letting the team down - and perhaps jeapordising my place next time round - but then being sick and riding **** won't help that much either.
I have also been training especially for this race for some months, and really looking forward to it.....which sucks as now I am dreading it - I tried a 1hr L1 ride on the trainer this arvo and stopped after 20 mins because of throat pain.
I'm also thinking this is my THIRD cold in 3 months......and if this is going to be a regular thing I need t learm to beat it and grit my teeth.
any suggestions? If I am going to cancel it had better be soon....
BG
I know there has been plenty said over training whilst ill, but what do you guys advise on racing whilst ill? The symptoms are manifested above the neck....so excercise shouldn't be dangerous, but the prospects of a super tough 175km wind ravaged, 160 guys start - 45 finish RR isn't currently appealing. The forrecast is dry, but windy and 8 degrees celsius (46F)
obviously the chances of doing well are limited, and it's likely that I will only delay the time it takes until I recover. On the other hand, next week I am away for 3 days on buisiness, so i am guaranteed a rest.
My main concerns are - missing a race - not getting any ,more quality racing time for 2 weeks, when a superfast crit is on the menu, and letting the team down - and perhaps jeapordising my place next time round - but then being sick and riding **** won't help that much either.
I have also been training especially for this race for some months, and really looking forward to it.....which sucks as now I am dreading it - I tried a 1hr L1 ride on the trainer this arvo and stopped after 20 mins because of throat pain.
I'm also thinking this is my THIRD cold in 3 months......and if this is going to be a regular thing I need t learm to beat it and grit my teeth.
any suggestions? If I am going to cancel it had better be soon....
BG