Ruined by Covid
After avoiding covid thus far, I've finally caught the thing. Tested positive, took 5 days off, but after that I had a 4 day gravel trip planned which I couldn't re-schedule, so I did ride during this period. However HR was always around 100bpm, hitting maybe 140 max.
It's now be just over 2 weeks, and I still have a minor headache. However the more concerning thing is that my HR is through the roof. Probably 20bpm higher than it normally is, and increases very fast. Even feels like it racing sometimes.
This is getting very demoralising, and frankly stressing me out. a month ago, I had a ftp of 375w, and now even 320w seems like it requires effort.Don't think i've been off actual training this long for 5+ years .Has anyone had a similar experience? My plan was to continue to ride, but take it very easy and hope it all comes right. Need to hear there is some light at the end of the tunnel. Everything i read tells me 1-2 weeks is normal recovery time, but i am now beyond that.