Return from sickness / absence

Training
1

Just a quick ask; I’ve been off the bike for about 7 weeks now, a combo of November off season and illness as I managed to contract Bronchitus, (real) Flu then sinus infection throughout that period, ending tomorrow feeling better and finishing a course of antibiotics.

Of course, Christmas is approach and the old ego says “make up for lost time!” but in reality, I guess I should be making a slow return, enjoying the Christmas excess and seeing the Endurance part of my training through.

But, anything else (other than dry Jan) I could do that would get me fitter & lighter before the first XC B Race late March?

Any tips gratefully received.

2

That’s basically it, start with some Z2 rides see how you go, progress from there. Don’t try too much too soon unless you want to end up further back by March.

3

You can’t really make up for lost time, but you can ease into it to mimise the risk of another setback.

If you have a few days off over Christmas, just going for easy outdoor rides might be a good way back.

4

Thanks, I’ve a 45 minutes interval session tonight, then 2 x 1hr Z2 each day for the next 2 days, then rest until Boxing Day. Similar schedule next week.

Thats and some decent sleep should be OK.