| Re: Riding on an empty stomach
Marz wrote:
> Ken C. M. wrote:
>> I have come to the certain conclusion that this is a bad thing. I have
>> done it a couple of times now, and have not had a very good experience
>> with it. This morning I had time. I got up made a cup of coffee,
>> checked email and such, and the weather wasn't perfect but not raining
>> and not to chilly. So I headed out for a /fast/ ride. I have a route
>> that is not too long, long enough where I can get a decent workout. Its
>> about 12 miles and I can usually average 15.5 mph or so. Today managed
>> 16.0 mph but when I got home my stomach was not liking the ride, or more
>> correctly stated not like the ride on an empty stomach.
>>
>> Ken
>> --
>> The bicycle is just as good company as most husbands and, when it gets
>> old and shabby, a woman can dispose of it and get a new one without
>> shocking the entire community. ~Ann Strong
>
>
> You bonked out. You stomach ran out of food to metabolize and your body
> had to switch to stored fat to fuel your cycling. Sometimes your body
> will continue to attempt to metabolize food you don't have which can
> lead to a slight feeling of nausea. Some people bonk train on purpose,
> I do sometimes, to burn more fat and improve endurance. The idea is to
> head out on an empty stomach, cycling at 60% max for about an hour
> (never more than 90mins, or so I've read). In theory your body will be
> burning stored fat while you ride.
>
Yeah that /slight feeling of nausea/ is sort of how I would describe it.
That and a hungry feeling combined. I have heard that term /bonked out/
before but never really understood what was meant by it.
> It's a training program that must be approached with caution as it can
> have negative side effects, like your body will begin to burn muscle
> mass if you ride for too long without food.
>
Which is why after a moderate to intense ride, usually have a whey
protein shake. I have heard that protein is very important to build and
maintaining muscle mass.
> If you do want to bonk train always eat something as soon as you get
> home, preferably something with protein.
>
See above.
Thats pretty interesting info. I clearly did not like the feeling. I
have experienced it before, and it's not a very good feeling.
Ken
--
The bicycle is just as good company as most husbands and, when it gets
old and shabby, a woman can dispose of it and get a new one without
shocking the entire community. ~Ann Strong
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