[OHPV-list] My Rainy Rwretched RACC and Quirky Quads

[D & E VanGundy]

Tweety wrote:

Upon my return to the parking lot I was nearly despondent with my
riding...I've been doing a LOT of hill work and I've dropped 8 pounds, but
then I looked at the ride profile and I wasn't quite so "blue" 'cause it was
almost 4,000 ft of elevation gain over the 67 mile route.  Still - I have a
burning in my quads almost all the time lately and going up stairs at work
nearly makes my heart stop and I'm panting for breath...what's THAT all
about?  Like I can go up a mountain, but not two flights of stairs.  Anyone
else have that experience?  Ideas? Suggestions?  Don't say "doctor"...I've
had too many years of them....

 Tweety

 

Well, I have 2 thoughts, and I'm sure you'll hear from those with more
experience.

First  -  you are probably over training and not allowing enough recovery
time in-between.   (Can anyone offer links to good reading for her?)

Second - I had the same problem for awhile, I could ride up a mountain but
not climb a flight of stairs without gasping.  Turns out it was my asthma.
Once I started treating the asthma, the breathing got better.  Highly
recommend doctor visit, much as you dislike it :-).

 

Good luck.

Edna

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