I am a 43 year old fit recreational rider (6,000 miles/year, 12 centuries/year) who experienced an unusual event this weekend.
After doing my usual brisk Saturday ride of 75 miles with the racing guys, followed by a 35 mile easy ride on Sunday; I have experienced extraordinary stiffness. Not just stiff, put painful...all leg muscles - calves, quads, even shins (didn't know these could get sore).
The only differences and potential sources are:
1) I took claritin beginning on Saturday for allergies
2) I was in the hot tub after each ride (I have done this before without problems occasionally)
Again, I do this level of riding consistently...what gives?
Anyone have any thoughts?
Thanks.
After doing my usual brisk Saturday ride of 75 miles with the racing guys, followed by a 35 mile easy ride on Sunday; I have experienced extraordinary stiffness. Not just stiff, put painful...all leg muscles - calves, quads, even shins (didn't know these could get sore).
The only differences and potential sources are:
1) I took claritin beginning on Saturday for allergies
2) I was in the hot tub after each ride (I have done this before without problems occasionally)
Again, I do this level of riding consistently...what gives?
Anyone have any thoughts?
Thanks.