donkason Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 I've run at Mid-Ohio 4 times this year, May being my first time on a track. Each time I ride my quads are in pain the next day from all the work. I ran yesterday and it was the first time on my 750, coming from a Busa, and I was really flying compared to previous days and the quad pain is the worst ever.Is this my noobness causing me to overwork and burn my legs out or are there things you folks do to condition your legs for this? I do a lot of powerlifting but that is for one rep, not riding all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bchristy07 Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 lol my quads are pretty sore the next day and I even run everyday.. If they weren't I would be worried, they're working quite a bit to keep you moving side to side off the bike.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 ^ This ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Powerlifting etc won't do anything for this, it's just a different force on the muscles then squatting, leg ext, lunges, etc. Best option, running or getting a bike.I'm getting back into biking to lose weight and help with the racing and track days. Normally I'm only sore if I ride 3 days now, used to be 1 day and I was toast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 have a lot more sexnone of that god fearing, conservative christian missionary sex.... do some abominable acrobatic, illegal-in-42-states cirque du soleil sex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 If your legs burn the next day after the track you were doing it right, just make sure your upper body doesn't hurt, means your using your arms not legs. Best thing to do is cycle, I use the hell out of a stationary bike all winter and try to ride my mountain bike when its nice out. Or you could try jbots idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSB67 Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Stationary bike, I adjust the seat so my legs are at more of an angle. Any sort of heavy weight lifting is probably counter-productive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkason Posted July 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 I will come to the gym in gear and saddle up in full tuck on the stationary bike while screaming to turn the Techno up MOAR, or have sex while riding.I'll keep powerlifting since that is another sport of mine, but I'll begin to work endurance work on the cycle afterwards. I would love to run a 2 day next year. As of now when I get off my bike my legs are shaking and later in the day my form goes to shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Hit the bicycle, I have done 3-4 days in a row with no real issues other than not wanting to walk after the 4th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazbiker4 Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Get Insanity! Or just do some cycling or sprints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candybluzx6 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I love two days. the first day i alittle rough but the next is just fine for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkason Posted July 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 On the bike as I type this closing in on minute 30. I think a heavy resistance and a moderate pace is going to fix me up. I'm pointing my toes in like they are on my pegs and my quads are in fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Thighmaster, as seen on tv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 i really think cycling is better than running. I run a lot, but being on the bike is a different kind of sore/tired. Running never gets your legs flexed enough to the position you're in on the bike.lots of squats with low weight might help. Like sets of 25-50 with 95 lbs.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motociclista Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Yeah, there's a reason so many professional racers are heavily into bicycle training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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