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How long to rest after excessive exercise?

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SchoolMarks · 10/03/2021 17:15

DH challenged me to a bike ride, difficult but doable, he said. I could barely finish and after a shower felt dizzy and threw up. I get like this if I miss a meal, so guess it’s because I was so exhausted.
I feel fine now, but have absolutely no (motivation!) or energy to exercise. I had to bike to meet DS to bring him home yesterday and was seeing black spots as climbing the steep hill home. Feel totally out of energy again today. How long does it usually take to recover from a stupidly difficult bout of exercise?

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Chocolateteabag · 10/03/2021 20:00

I think it depends on your general level of fitness/stamina.

When I've pushed myself and run further on a Saturday (I'm up to 12 miles for example), I've felt it on the Sunday and have rested. But I can get out on the Monday for a 5k

Daft question, are you dehydrated still? I know I need to make an effort to drink more after I've done a long run. Way after the thirst has gone I need to keep drinking for the rest of the day and if I don't, I feel very lethargic even the day after.

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