On Saturday I was just beginning a century ride when about two miles into the ride I suffered severe pain in both quads, top and bottom. It felt like my legs were going to explode – at only mile 2 of 100! This has been a tough year for me as many of the 10 century rides have begun with early pain. I end up spending the rest of the ride trying to reduce the pain by spinning at low resistance just to suffer through the ride. Over the 100 miles the pain decreases to the point where I can complete the ride, but, performance is not an option…I just survive.
A little about me…I’m 44, 5 ft 10 in, 180 lbs, 13 % body fat, max heart rate of 194. I typically ride 5,000 to 6,000 miles per year and train about 400 hours per year. Other physical activity include spinning classes, walking and running (little between April and September) and strength training in the winter months.
I’m at a loss. Given my level of fitness and preparation, why do I suffer? Why has this year been so painful as opposed to other years?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
A little about me…I’m 44, 5 ft 10 in, 180 lbs, 13 % body fat, max heart rate of 194. I typically ride 5,000 to 6,000 miles per year and train about 400 hours per year. Other physical activity include spinning classes, walking and running (little between April and September) and strength training in the winter months.
I’m at a loss. Given my level of fitness and preparation, why do I suffer? Why has this year been so painful as opposed to other years?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.