Training after Coronavirus

[jcza]

Unless you're a professional the Supersapiens system is too expensive. (or have loads of cash to burn) 

[Vetplant]

1 minute ago, jcza said:

Unless you're a professional the Supersapiens system is too expensive. (or have loads of cash to burn) 

Have you seen the bikes that some of us ride, as weekend warriors....?

[ChrisF]

8 minutes ago, jcza said:

Unless you're a professional the Supersapiens system is too expensive. (or have loads of cash to burn) 

What would this cost in SA ?

[_David_]

24 minutes ago, IceCreamMan said:

Not only pros. Last Ironman event I entered the goodie bag had some paraphernalia for just this. You wear a patch then send it off for analysis or have your own device. Some athletes were wearing the patch so presumably they would have sent them off or have the devices. Should have kept the marketing blurb as I threw it all away. 

I guess nutrition is the fourth discipline in IM and lots of us get it wrong on the day, would be nice to have something like that to train with.

[Vetplant]

4 minutes ago, ChrisF said:

What would this cost in SA ?

Prices are in pounds in this article, but it gives an idea. The author gives some valuable insights. For me, it just shows what is possible, even though it is currently not feasible for many.

https://www.cyclingnews.com/reviews/supersapiens-review-the-first-continuous-blood-glucose-monitor-for-performance/

[ChrisF]

1 minute ago, Vetplant said:

Prices are in pounds in this article, but it gives an idea. The author gives some valuable insights. For me, it just shows what is possible, even though it is currently not feasible for many.

https://www.cyclingnews.com/reviews/supersapiens-review-the-first-continuous-blood-glucose-monitor-for-performance/

Opens an interesting option for diabetics ....

[jcza]

9 minutes ago, ChrisF said:

What would this cost in SA ?

 

[_David_]

Like with all tech it will get cheaper.

[NotSoBigBen]

I want to comment on the lengths that 'weekend worriers' go to in their training but it's best left unsaid

[Jewbacca]

11 minutes ago, NotSoBigBen said:

I want to comment on the lengths that 'weekend worriers' go to in their training but it's best left unsaid

Hahahaha I was thinking the same..... Counting Glucose is not most peoples bottle neck! 

It IS rad tech though. Lots of money to spend to do a 12 hour Iron Man though..... 😉

[Stretched@Birth]

Some ramblings about my experience - I landed up in hospital in June 2020 with suspected heart issues, probably largely stress induced, Cardiologist checked me out remotely (was a weird experience, Face Time with the doc while his assistant operated the equipment for the ECG, sonar, pressures, etc.).  Ended up on some BP meds for high BP, and 2 weeks later I tested positive for COVID, so I suspect I picked it up whilst in hospital.  Wasn't super sick, few days of the flu, slight fever, but lost my sense of smell and taste. 

Prior to this, I was relatively fit.  Post COVID, any form of strenuous exercise has become a chore.  A 30km ride is followed by a 2 hour sleep, and feeling completely wiped out for the remainder of the day.  In Jan 2021 I had a follow up with the Cardiologist (again, remotely), stress ECG, and a battery of other tests showed all ok, he says my heart is strong, stopped the BP meds and says life must carry on.

My smell issues, the tiredness have remained with me, and we are 18 months on.  So finding any motivation to ride has been difficult.  Towards the end of last year, I thought it's time to pull my finger out of my dark place, HTFU, and do something about my fitness.  The rides that I have done still leave me feeling super drained.  A few weeks ago, I pushed a bit harder than I should have, forced myself to finish the ride, got home at about 10:30, heart rate 120bpm, showered, 114bpm, crashed on the bed for about 45 mins, my wife woke me, 110bpm.  It was only after 5 that afternoon that it dipped under 100.  This has become the norm with my rides, though the recovery time seems to be improving little by little.  

Bottom line I suppose is that everybody is different, we experience COVID differently, and each of us knows our bodies best.  I've decided to ease into it, I'm only competing with myself, and that it is going to take time to build back my fitness. 

Some are very fortunate to recover quickly, some, not so much, Long COVID is a thing.  Some are even less fortunate, I've heard of a few guys in my age group (40-50) who have had heart attacks, post COVID and Post Vax.  Look after your health, listen to your heart, and no exercise goal is worth it, not even the free coffees on Vitality... 

['Dale]

15 minutes ago, Stretched@Birth said:

Some ramblings about my experience - I landed up in hospital in June 2020 with suspected heart issues, probably largely stress induced, Cardiologist checked me out remotely (was a weird experience, Face Time with the doc while his assistant operated the equipment for the ECG, sonar, pressures, etc.).  Ended up on some BP meds for high BP, and 2 weeks later I tested positive for COVID, so I suspect I picked it up whilst in hospital.  Wasn't super sick, few days of the flu, slight fever, but lost my sense of smell and taste. 

SNIP SNIP

Some are very fortunate to recover quickly, some, not so much, Long COVID is a thing.  Some are even less fortunate, I've heard of a few guys in my age group (40-50) who have had heart attacks, post COVID and Post Vax.  Look after your health, listen to your heart, and no exercise goal is worth it, not even the free coffees on Vitality... 

Insightful. Real. Thanx for sharing, man. Sterkte.

[ChrisF]

17 minutes ago, Stretched@Birth said:

Some ramblings about my experience - I landed up in hospital in June 2020 with suspected heart issues, probably largely stress induced, Cardiologist checked me out remotely (was a weird experience, Face Time with the doc while his assistant operated the equipment for the ECG, sonar, pressures, etc.).  Ended up on some BP meds for high BP, and 2 weeks later I tested positive for COVID, so I suspect I picked it up whilst in hospital.  Wasn't super sick, few days of the flu, slight fever, but lost my sense of smell and taste. 

Prior to this, I was relatively fit.  Post COVID, any form of strenuous exercise has become a chore.  A 30km ride is followed by a 2 hour sleep, and feeling completely wiped out for the remainder of the day.  In Jan 2021 I had a follow up with the Cardiologist (again, remotely), stress ECG, and a battery of other tests showed all ok, he says my heart is strong, stopped the BP meds and says life must carry on.

My smell issues, the tiredness have remained with me, and we are 18 months on.  So finding any motivation to ride has been difficult.  Towards the end of last year, I thought it's time to pull my finger out of my dark place, HTFU, and do something about my fitness.  The rides that I have done still leave me feeling super drained.  A few weeks ago, I pushed a bit harder than I should have, forced myself to finish the ride, got home at about 10:30, heart rate 120bpm, showered, 114bpm, crashed on the bed for about 45 mins, my wife woke me, 110bpm.  It was only after 5 that afternoon that it dipped under 100.  This has become the norm with my rides, though the recovery time seems to be improving little by little.  

Bottom line I suppose is that everybody is different, we experience COVID differently, and each of us knows our bodies best.  I've decided to ease into it, I'm only competing with myself, and that it is going to take time to build back my fitness. 

Some are very fortunate to recover quickly, some, not so much, Long COVID is a thing.  Some are even less fortunate, I've heard of a few guys in my age group (40-50) who have had heart attacks, post COVID and Post Vax.  Look after your health, listen to your heart, and no exercise goal is worth it, not even the free coffees on Vitality... 

One of our contractors has a very similar story.

 

He first got covid in 2020, and has been for the one test after the other .... doctors just cant find out what is wrong.

 

Heart just not right ...

 

Always tired ....

[Stretched@Birth]

25 minutes ago, ChrisF said:

One of our contractors has a very similar story.

 

He first got covid in 2020, and has been for the one test after the other .... doctors just cant find out what is wrong.

 

Heart just not right ...

 

Always tired ....

Yup, have to prioritize your energy expenditure, so work and home life comes first, often leaving little for exercise and training. It has had some positives, I now walk with my wife, rather than hard rides. 

[Frosty]

2 hours ago, Stretched@Birth said:

Some ramblings about my experience - I landed up in hospital in June 2020 with suspected heart issues, probably largely stress induced, Cardiologist checked me out remotely (was a weird experience, Face Time with the doc while his assistant operated the equipment for the ECG, sonar, pressures, etc.).  Ended up on some BP meds for high BP, and 2 weeks later I tested positive for COVID, so I suspect I picked it up whilst in hospital.  Wasn't super sick, few days of the flu, slight fever, but lost my sense of smell and taste. 

Prior to this, I was relatively fit.  Post COVID, any form of strenuous exercise has become a chore.  A 30km ride is followed by a 2 hour sleep, and feeling completely wiped out for the remainder of the day.  In Jan 2021 I had a follow up with the Cardiologist (again, remotely), stress ECG, and a battery of other tests showed all ok, he says my heart is strong, stopped the BP meds and says life must carry on.

My smell issues, the tiredness have remained with me, and we are 18 months on.  So finding any motivation to ride has been difficult.  Towards the end of last year, I thought it's time to pull my finger out of my dark place, HTFU, and do something about my fitness.  The rides that I have done still leave me feeling super drained.  A few weeks ago, I pushed a bit harder than I should have, forced myself to finish the ride, got home at about 10:30, heart rate 120bpm, showered, 114bpm, crashed on the bed for about 45 mins, my wife woke me, 110bpm.  It was only after 5 that afternoon that it dipped under 100.  This has become the norm with my rides, though the recovery time seems to be improving little by little.  

Bottom line I suppose is that everybody is different, we experience COVID differently, and each of us knows our bodies best.  I've decided to ease into it, I'm only competing with myself, and that it is going to take time to build back my fitness. 

Some are very fortunate to recover quickly, some, not so much, Long COVID is a thing.  Some are even less fortunate, I've heard of a few guys in my age group (40-50) who have had heart attacks, post COVID and Post Vax.  Look after your health, listen to your heart, and no exercise goal is worth it, not even the free coffees on Vitality... 

I dunno, seeing some bikes you’ve owned, there is nothing wrong with your sense of taste.

Jokes aside, wishing you a full recovery.

[Stretched@Birth]

2 hours ago, ChrisF said:

One of our contractors has a very similar story.

 

He first got covid in 2020, and has been for the one test after the other .... doctors just cant find out what is wrong.

 

Heart just not right ...

 

Always tired ....

One of the lingering issues I didn’t mention is the hurt I feel when drinking alcohol. I get an ache in my kidneys after even a half a light beer. And the hangover effect just adds to the tiredness. Not that I was ever a big drinker, but now I just avoid alcohol completely. Not a bad thing...!