Harder, stronger, longer

Nope, not a Viagra ad.

Being 42, and out of the hobby for over three years, it takes time to get
into any kind of shape. To make matters worse, during that time period, I've
done virtually zero aerobic activity. I know there are those of you that are
older, that post here, and I was glad to read your post. It gave me hope,
and plenty of confidence that I'll be back to my old form soon enough.

Harder, stronger, longer, and 'smoother', is coming around with each ride.
My confidence is growing, and I'm realizing those old skills I knew is the
past, and learning new ones.

I'm not going to beat my chest, and claim to kick anyone's ass, because I'm
not interested in doing so. I'm my biggest competition, and will continue to
improve the fun factor with each ride.

Life is good, and it's time for some pizza.


Mojo Deluxe
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Pretty fly for a bike guy

"mojo deluxe" wrote in message
. ..
I'm not going to beat my chest, and claim to kick anyone's ass, because
I'm
not interested in doing so. I'm my biggest competition, and will continue
to
improve the fun factor with each ride.


The trail always wins.

Life is good

but losing isn''t so bad.


Mojo Deluxe
-------
Pretty fly for a bike guy

Mojo D says:

I'm my biggest competition, and will continue to
improve the fun factor with each ride.

Life is good, and it's time for some pizza.

Heh heh! The kid gets it!

;-)

Steve

Hey Mojo, way to go. We are in the same situation, I used to ride 2 x 2
hrs/week on intermed and techical track, not that serious but I was in
reasonable condition. I could almost keep up with some pals who were fairly
good riders.

For the past 3 years I have had a combination of back problems and kids rep
sports. I went from 50+ rides per season (Canada eh) to 2 or 3, gained 30
lbs, nothing to be proud of.

So far 4 rides and its good to be back, but have to shed those pounds. I
can't climb anything, hills I used to leave in the dust are presently
unclimbable. But that's going to change.

Like you I am not trying to beat anyone, but I do know what I could do a few
years ago and I am thinking its great motivation in itself to get back to
that.

At 30 lbs over riding weight I figure I must look like a panda on a
minibike, good thing for chromoly frames.

Happy riding whereever you're headed.

Sniffinvinyl




"mojo deluxe" wrote in message
. ..
Nope, not a Viagra ad.

Being 42, and out of the hobby for over three years, it takes time to get
into any kind of shape. To make matters worse, during that time period,
I've
done virtually zero aerobic activity. I know there are those of you that
are
older, that post here, and I was glad to read your post. It gave me hope,
and plenty of confidence that I'll be back to my old form soon enough.

Harder, stronger, longer, and 'smoother', is coming around with each ride.
My confidence is growing, and I'm realizing those old skills I knew is the
past, and learning new ones.

I'm not going to beat my chest, and claim to kick anyone's ass, because
I'm
not interested in doing so. I'm my biggest competition, and will continue
to
improve the fun factor with each ride.

Life is good, and it's time for some pizza.


Mojo Deluxe
-------
Pretty fly for a bike guy

SniffinVinyl wrote:
At 30 lbs over riding weight I figure I must look like a panda on a
minibike, good thing for chromoly frames.

Those 30 lbs is your secret weapon. Drop the lbs and you'll drop all the
other riders.
--
Perre

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Per Elmsäter wrote:

SniffinVinyl wrote:

At 30 lbs over riding weight I figure I must look like a panda on a
minibike, good thing for chromoly frames.


Those 30 lbs is your secret weapon. Drop the lbs and you'll drop all the
other riders.

Easier said than done.

Shawn

Shawn Curry wrote:
Per Elmsäter wrote:

SniffinVinyl wrote:

At 30 lbs over riding weight I figure I must look like a panda on a
minibike, good thing for chromoly frames.


Those 30 lbs is your secret weapon. Drop the lbs and you'll drop all
the other riders.

Easier said than done.

Shawn

Fact remains though. It is still a secret weapon. I have about ten pounds I
can lose. I keep telling this friend of mine that's always killing me on
hill sprints, that I can drop those pounds and he has nothing left to drop.
This always gets him and I can usually drop him on the next hill after
throwing a bomb like that in his face
--
Perre

"It's all about tactics my friend"

"mojo deluxe" wrote in message ...
Nope, not a Viagra ad.

Being 42, and out of the hobby for over three years, it takes time to get
into any kind of shape. To make matters worse, during that time period, I've
done virtually zero aerobic activity. I know there are those of you that are
older, that post here, and I was glad to read your post. It gave me hope,
and plenty of confidence that I'll be back to my old form soon enough.

Harder, stronger, longer, and 'smoother', is coming around with each ride.
My confidence is growing, and I'm realizing those old skills I knew is the
past, and learning new ones.

I'm not going to beat my chest, and claim to kick anyone's ass, because I'm
not interested in doing so. I'm my biggest competition, and will continue to
improve the fun factor with each ride.

Life is good, and it's time for some pizza.


Mojo Deluxe
-------
Pretty fly for a bike guy


Good word, Mojo. One thing I've found at 45 yrs young, is you lose it
quick, and gain it back slow, so you better plan to stay in shape, or
it's hell to pay to get back into good shape if you let yourself slide
for very long.

I also notice that for the first hour or so of a longer ride, I'm
usually slower than the younger riders, but then my endurance is often
better than theirs, most of the time. So later on in the ride, I'm
doing fine, more or less, and the young rabbits are tiring out.

paladin

Paladin says:

One thing I've found at 45 yrs young, is you lose it
quick, and gain it back slow, so you better plan to stay in shape, or
it's hell to pay to get back into good shape if you let yourself slide
for very long.

Trufe! And it still holds at 49, as I discovered today. Used to be the winds
off the ocean didn't bother me much on the way to the lighthouse, as i knew
they'd blow me home, but today was just plain not funny.

Note to self: Ride more!

Steve

Paladin wrote:
I also notice that for the first hour or so of a longer ride, I'm
usually slower than the younger riders, but then my endurance is often
better than theirs, most of the time. So later on in the ride, I'm
doing fine, more or less, and the young rabbits are tiring out.

paladin

I'll second that. I need a much longer warmup today at 53 yo, but after a
couple of hours I've often got more to give than the younger ones.

--
Perre

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