Hi Facats coaches,
I’m sad to admit that I got sick 2 weeks ago and am still struggling. My power is really lagging and my workouts seem impossible. I just read Frank’s getting back after illness advice, and realize I am guilty of going too hard too fast. Last week, I went rogue to do what I felt my body needed. Thursday I had a little power at the local spicy group ride, but not for long and then flattened. Saturday’s climbing ride was awful and I was so so slow. Once I got my hr down, I just got weaker and called the ride significantly short. It was weird in that my hr was in zone 2 but I felt like I couldn’t go harder on the pedals (not sure of pr because I was on a bike w/o a meter).
Right now, my goal event in Sept. isn’t possible. I’m unsure if its more advantageous to take a month of unstructured riding or go back to base once my body will accept power again. I’ve been going strong since 2020 and right now I’m feeling unsure what will happen to my fitness for the rest of this year. I want to be healthy mentally and physically, and right now I feel a bit under nourished in both areas.