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I'm so tired.
Commuting is hard work.
I'm worried because husband has organised a ride for Saturday (park laps) AND Sunday (my first road ride) this week that I really want to do and I'm feeling pretty out of it.
Plus, I want to make the best use of the good weather! (I think it's going to rain next week).
I found a forum post here: http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-805583.html
I have been riding for years for enjoyment and just two weeks ago started commuting to work The first week, I only rode two days. I have always done about between 10 and 20 mile [EDIT: 16-32 km] rides. What I noticed is at the end of the second week when I had rode four days to work, I was exhausted for most of Fri-Sunday, with no desire to ride my bike. I used to come home from work and want to ride and not feel like I was getting enough time on the bike. Before I started commuting I was working out at the gym four to five days a week and always felt like I had energy. Hopefully this feeling of tiredness will pass and my love for riding will come back. I do notice I like my ride home better because it is lighter and I can see more of the scenery. Did anyone else feel like this when they first started commuting?YES!
Tips from the post:
- Get more sleep.
- In a few months, you'll get used to it. (This is what my colleagues are telling me).
- Perhaps ride slower - don't need to do the same speed as road rides
- Eat better. For some reason, I've lost my appetite. Husband says it's because I always want to eat unhealthy fatty foods and I'm not really into healthy foods, my body doesn't know how to crave healthy foods haha. I'm not sure what's going on with my lost appetite yet.. Haven't spotted that on any forums.
- Eat right after your ride. I definitely need to try and do this. I often get distracted when I arrive at work or when I get home.
I think I'll ride a bit slower today and tomorrow.
