Well I did search the forum without much luck on this one; I probably didn't do it right.
That said, I'm having a new for me training issue. Somedays on my rides, I get a nice burn in my quad right at the knee. Sometimes it is so bad, I just have to stop and rest for a few minutes or slow my pace for a few minutes. Then it lessens and I can then get on with it. Today I just couldn't do it.
I've been doing 20 weeks of base training keeping my HR low. It is working, I am gaining speed and fitness at a low HR, but now I can't even hit my threshhold HR on the bike sometimes without serious burning in my quads. I'm not talking a light burn, but a steady my skin is turning bright red like a sunburn and this crap hurts. I figure it's not abnormal, which is why I am asking here.
I find it happens more on an indoor bike or the trainer where I am just pounding out miles upon miles at 95 rpm at a constant load. It doesn't seem to be a big bother outside with terrain changes and the fun of being outdoors. My big fear is this could hit me midrace sometime this season, and then I could be hosed. I'm about to do my first Oly, then a Sprint, then another Oly and then my first half. It's a local no WTC half, so there is less pressure to do well, but I don't want to fatigue out on the bike.
Should I back of my training a bit for a week or so? Should I just tell my quads to STFU and pedal through it? My running is progressing and swimming is progressing, but biking has suddenly hit a plateau. It isn't fitness related either but a muscle fatigue problem. Anyone got any advice other than HTFU? My seat height is fine.... it's been FISTED, but thanks for asking.
It has been worse the past two weeks though too. I've had to do my brick workout in reverse order run then bike thanks to visitors at the local gym. Normally it's a non issue for me. I usually do a short bike, short run then strength training on Wednesdays (yes I know how many feel about this here too). I skipped the strength training today, but did the calf raise machine to get a good stretch in my achilles and foot muscles and ligaments. Does a run then bike workout make this problem worse for others too? Any duathletes care to comment?
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You will remain the same person, before, during and after the race. So the result, no matter how important, will not define you. The journey is what matters. ~ Chrissie W.
That said, I'm having a new for me training issue. Somedays on my rides, I get a nice burn in my quad right at the knee. Sometimes it is so bad, I just have to stop and rest for a few minutes or slow my pace for a few minutes. Then it lessens and I can then get on with it. Today I just couldn't do it.
I've been doing 20 weeks of base training keeping my HR low. It is working, I am gaining speed and fitness at a low HR, but now I can't even hit my threshhold HR on the bike sometimes without serious burning in my quads. I'm not talking a light burn, but a steady my skin is turning bright red like a sunburn and this crap hurts. I figure it's not abnormal, which is why I am asking here.
I find it happens more on an indoor bike or the trainer where I am just pounding out miles upon miles at 95 rpm at a constant load. It doesn't seem to be a big bother outside with terrain changes and the fun of being outdoors. My big fear is this could hit me midrace sometime this season, and then I could be hosed. I'm about to do my first Oly, then a Sprint, then another Oly and then my first half. It's a local no WTC half, so there is less pressure to do well, but I don't want to fatigue out on the bike.
Should I back of my training a bit for a week or so? Should I just tell my quads to STFU and pedal through it? My running is progressing and swimming is progressing, but biking has suddenly hit a plateau. It isn't fitness related either but a muscle fatigue problem. Anyone got any advice other than HTFU? My seat height is fine.... it's been FISTED, but thanks for asking.
It has been worse the past two weeks though too. I've had to do my brick workout in reverse order run then bike thanks to visitors at the local gym. Normally it's a non issue for me. I usually do a short bike, short run then strength training on Wednesdays (yes I know how many feel about this here too). I skipped the strength training today, but did the calf raise machine to get a good stretch in my achilles and foot muscles and ligaments. Does a run then bike workout make this problem worse for others too? Any duathletes care to comment?
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You will remain the same person, before, during and after the race. So the result, no matter how important, will not define you. The journey is what matters. ~ Chrissie W.