I've been commuting 2-3 times a week 13 miles each way for the past 4 weeks. Takes me an hour each way. In the mornings whether or not I have much breakfast the ride in is fine. But there's been 2 occasions on the way back I've completely run out of steam 1/2 way back and 'limped' 3 miles to the nearest shop en route which is at the 3/4 mark leaving 3-4 miles to go. I was surprised as I'd had a banana before setting off home. It really is a debillitating feeling of absolutely no energy. 10 minute break with sweets and energy drink from the shop and the last 1/4 is fine. There's been another couple of times when I've been close to this energy drain but made it home.
I've tried sweets and energy drink before setting off and that seemed to help but I don't really want to get into a habit of this really. I'm a bit surprised as I'm normally fine riding for a couple of hours on or off road and I'd thought of my commute as being like that, albeit with an 8 hour gap while I get on with my sedentary job.
Ages ago I remember reading that eating starch / sugar within 40 minutes of finishing exercise can help to top up glycogen stores. Is this the sort of approach I should take ie ride in then eat a sandwich or something soon after getting in.
I could experiment of course, but thought someone here might know.
Anyone else have similar experiences.
Thanks Andy
I've tried sweets and energy drink before setting off and that seemed to help but I don't really want to get into a habit of this really. I'm a bit surprised as I'm normally fine riding for a couple of hours on or off road and I'd thought of my commute as being like that, albeit with an 8 hour gap while I get on with my sedentary job.
Ages ago I remember reading that eating starch / sugar within 40 minutes of finishing exercise can help to top up glycogen stores. Is this the sort of approach I should take ie ride in then eat a sandwich or something soon after getting in.
I could experiment of course, but thought someone here might know.
Anyone else have similar experiences.
Thanks Andy