Originally Posted by
queerpunk
Can you elaborate on this, in particular, your second sentence about pushing through and adapting to the stress of weightlifting?
It's my first year of weightlifting, and I'm moving from a couple months of hypertrophy-esque focus on form to 5x5 strength-building work, so I'm always trying to glean more info about what I can anticipate. I'm also not spending a lot of time on the bike, it being winter in Minnesota and all. 3-4 hrs/week indoors...
You may feel rather crappy for a few weeks. 5x5 ran me into the ground pretty hard after about 7-8 weeks of my first cycle. My hips were beat to hell, my lower back got pumped quickly, right knee hurt, shoulders got a bit sore, etc.
Eat well, rest well, and keep up as long as you can.
If you aren't riding a ton right now, you should do alright.