Relentless Posted February 24, 2006 Share A few mornings now I've woken up feeling like I been run over by a bus: achey and (now) unberable pain all over. Mainly neck, back, head, and tight hamstrings. My training time has been less than optimal so I don't think the cause is overtraining. My sleeping habits and conditions are still unchanged so that is ruled out. Stress levels (work-related) are high and nutrition is sub-optimal. I need to get my groove back quickly. The Argus is around the corner. Anyone been through this before? Supplements? Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted February 24, 2006 Share Apparently LOTS of sex helps. smileys/smiley4.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted February 24, 2006 Share ai Spidey....not everything can be cured by sex...but almost everythingsmileys/smiley36.gifRelentles - You sound sick, mm that's about as far as my Medical experience goes, sorry, I don't think I can help you, that SirFred dude seems to know a bit about these things, ask him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichH Posted February 24, 2006 Share I feel the same, but combined with a head cold, so I know what my problem is!Get checked out by a doc I'd say. Too close to the big day to let it fester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relentless Posted February 24, 2006 Share Michelle ... how are you treating your head cold? Now that I think about it, I'm waking up with clogged sinuses as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boela Posted February 24, 2006 Share HOW ABOUT GETTING TREATMENT FOR ACUTE SINISITUS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centaine Posted February 24, 2006 Share had teh same thing for about 3 days, got a nasal spray and LOTS of sleep! coryx always works like a bomb (mom is a dr and she gives it to us) but you don't need a prescription, or a med lemon mixed with 2 disprins before u go to bed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichH Posted February 24, 2006 Share I went the whole hog and went to a (gasp!) doctor! I explained my racing schedule and she put me on antibiotics (first for 10-12 months!). So, I haven't had any spread to my lungs, but my nose won't stop running and my sinuses are sore. Hopefully I'll feel better tomorrow, 'coz I'm supposed to race Carnival Classic on Sunday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtrider Posted February 24, 2006 Share You have to think of a better excuse not to do the Carnival race !!! I already told my GF I am going to church !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big H Posted February 24, 2006 Share Go for a profesional sport massage..... no go for a few of them!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relentless Posted February 24, 2006 Share Thanks to all for your suggestions. Will report back on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichH Posted February 27, 2006 Share Mmmm, Big H I think you're onto something!Still feeling yucky, didn't ride yesterday, now couching and sniffing! Feeling like I'm standing still instead of racing towards the goal. I guess I just need to get totally better before Argus and take it as it comes...smileys/smiley18.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fed Posted February 27, 2006 Share The rule of thumb is that if it's in the head you can carry on withlight training (nothing over 75%). If its below the neck then you havea virus and should take at least 2-3 days off. With less than 2 weeksto the Argus you should be in your final taper anyway so any trainingyou do now will not help you in the race, you need to rest and recover. I would suggest seeing a doctor that you can talk to. Explain that youdont want an antibiotic since it will further supress the immune system(yes you will feel better initially but you will be sick again comerace day). Alternatively hit your local pharmacy and get some viralchoice, take it 3 times a day and make sure you drink plenty of liquids(and that does not mean alchohol). If your schedule allows, get somebed rest, you will be surprised what even one day can do. Lastly watchwhat you eat, 5 small meals a day, up your fibre and drop your simplesugars, it's easy to comfort yourself with the wrong foods when you arefeeling run down but think of the consequences and find somethinghealthy instead. Sir Fed38775.5699884259 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichH Posted February 27, 2006 Share Thanks Sir Fed. Bit worried as I took Thursday off and stayed in bed, spent Friday afternoon in bed, Saturday most of the day in bed and I'm still not recovering. It's moved from just sniffles to coughing and running nose (got an infection now).5 small meals, check. Vitamins, check. Liquids, check. Staying away from dairy as well. I'm starting to suffer separation anxiety from my bike! I'm staying off my bike for now to make sure I don't get worse. I'll let you know how I progress towards health! (Positive thinking!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relentless Posted February 27, 2006 Share Just to report back: Checked with my local pharmacy on Fri. Got some Flutex which appears to have kept the symptoms at bay. Did the Bay City ride on Sunday ... which I should never have done. Lost 45min in 4 stops along the way with cramps in my left leg. First the calf at the base of Smits. A kind fellow cyclist stopped and popped me an anti-cramping pill (thank you sir!). Then half-way up slangkop ... same story. Then massive hamstring pull just after Kommetjie (thanks to the great PPA marshalls 4 in total who just sped past with nary a glance even though I signalled!), Then once again 2/3 up OKW. - Ham and quad both busted. I looked around me and took solace from the fact that I was not the only one.Race was quite disappointing, considering what should have been perfect cycling weather. I run "hot" so quite love the rain. In retrospect the crap started right at the beginning where I could not find rhythm to my breathing, hence put too much on my legs.Lesson learnt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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