Bub Marley Posted August 11, 2015 Share So this year I've tried as much as possible to carry my training through winter. The only problem is I keep getting sick. I went for a ride Saturday morning and now I'm flat out in bed with flu. This is the 3rd time I've picked up the flu this winter, and all of them have come after a ride. My question really is, how do you guys manage to keep training without getting sick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniax Posted August 11, 2015 Share Vitamin C. And loads of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoman Posted August 11, 2015 Share So this year I've tried as much as possible to carry my training through winter. The only problem is I keep getting sick. I went for a ride Saturday morning and now I'm flat out in bed with flu. This is the 3rd time I've picked up the flu this winter, and all of them have come after a ride. My question really is, how do you guys manage to keep training without getting sick?I stay away from kids and snotty noses! But perhaps you are not eating right and getting what you need or have some stress in your life and your immune system is taking a knock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super J Posted August 11, 2015 Share Don't go out in the cold..... 3 months of indoor trainer.... that's the only way I manage not to get sick!! I hate winter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reteid Posted August 11, 2015 Share vit c every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingalton Posted August 11, 2015 Share take a good multivitamin - I ride every Tuesday and Thursday morning in winter, from 5:20-7:20, still dark most of the way and we have had a few -3deg rides.. haven't battled with Flu from the riding.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat-i Posted August 11, 2015 Share I commuted 3 times a week through winter - managed to stay healthy. Using a buff to keep the cold wind out of my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boerklong Posted August 11, 2015 Share I take 1000mg of vit C daily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABUBI Posted August 11, 2015 Share Don't go out in the cold..... 3 months of indoor trainer.... that's the only way I manage not to get sick!! I hate winter!Jason, k*k ou, dis omdat jy nie winterkit aantrek nie. Jinne ek het jou al in die koue sien ry met nie eers handskoene aan nie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bub Marley Posted August 11, 2015 Share I stay away from kids and snotty noses! But perhaps you are not eating right and getting what you need or have some stress in your life and your immune system is taking a knock?i have a two year old son. There's no hiding from him lol. Okay so lots of vitamin c. Will get me a multivitamin when I'm healthy again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bub Marley Posted August 11, 2015 Share I stay away from kids and snotty noses! But perhaps you are not eating right and getting what you need or have some stress in your life and your immune system is taking a knock?i do have a bit of stress in my life at the moment but that's why I enjoy cycling. When I'm on the bike, I don't think about anything stressful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted August 11, 2015 Share Bub' Watch out for the vulnerable few hours after training when the immune system is suppressed: Keep warmAvoid peopleWash your hands lots especially when in public places Mix hard rides with easy rides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingScot Posted August 11, 2015 Share Layers...keep the neck warm especially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted August 11, 2015 Share Don't go out in the cold..... 3 months of indoor trainer.... that's the only way I manage not to get sick!! I hate winter! Its staying indoors that make u sick...everyone stays indoors WITH all their bugs and viruses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 X 2 Posted August 11, 2015 Share I also used to get several bouts of flu during winter but since I started taking Spirulina (3 tabs in the morning and 3 tabs at night time) plus a 1000mg vit C in the morning and 500mg in the evening, i do not get ill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted August 11, 2015 Share So this year I've tried as much as possible to carry my training through winter. The only problem is I keep getting sick. I went for a ride Saturday morning and now I'm flat out in bed with flu. This is the 3rd time I've picked up the flu this winter, and all of them have come after a ride. My question really is, how do you guys manage to keep training without getting sick? If you flat on your back now you probably already had the flu bug in your system before Saturdays ride... You not going to catch flu from your bike, dress properly, don't shake hands / kiss your riding partners, keep your hands to yourself etc...avoid contacting public surfaces...don't rub your eyes / nose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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