Comments on: A Double-Dip Cold http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/4157/training/a-double-dip-cold/ Cycling info - advice and tips Fri, 20 Dec 2013 10:22:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.8 By: Simon E http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/4157/training/a-double-dip-cold/comment-page-1/#comment-73728 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:34:28 +0000 http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/?p=4157#comment-73728 The body doesn’t respond well to the drop in temperature and the short, dark days so it’s inevitable that resistance is low. An excess of sugary foods and alcohol, both treats we often indulge in over the winter, do harmful things to your immune system.

I agree with pj – rest properly, sleep and eat well, particularly fresh fruit and veg. Recover properly now and you’re less likely to suffer again.

]]> By: pj http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/4157/training/a-double-dip-cold/comment-page-1/#comment-72997 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:51:28 +0000 http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/?p=4157#comment-72997 i had a good november – the weather held nicely for some perfect base mileage. then about ten days ago the wheels fell off the wagon and i’ve very little. agreed with sentiments above – take it as a rest and then get back on soon enough.

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