Slowly return to 'training'. Meaning, getting back to what you used to do at minimal intensity and getting slapped in the face while doing it. I believe glycogen is to blame....
For example this week included:
10 repeats of hill sprints that turned my legs into jelly, gave me a headache and almost double vision
And:
Leisurely bike ride to Deep Cove in which I almost couldn't go on (thank you coasting) due to a mid-way bunger honk.
Then I actually found a recipe for "bonk training", which I obviously did without wanting to:
Commonly bonk training involves cardiovascular exercise on an empty stomach first thing in the morning, when glycogen store levels are low, as well as consuming coffee or caffeine equivalent to 2 or 3 cups of coffee and running or cycling at a casual pace (60% of max heart rate) for 20-90 minutes. Glycogen is the only fuel that can supply and support your exercise efforts above 70% of MHR (maximum heart rate). Therefore, when you bonk, your body is forced to dip into your fat and protein stores instead.
Thanks for the reality check Mother Nature. Even this blog post might be a bit bonky.
And the best cure for this - HALLOWEEN CANDY!
No comments:
Post a Comment