This was a Great Day - Am I nuts?
01-30-09, 10:13 PM
#1
Banned.
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 20,917
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 12 Times
in
10 Posts
This was a Great Day - Am I nuts?
Up at 5:30, rode bike in dark with lights in 20F to rec center
Did 40 minutes of solid lap swimming
Worked out with weights and equipment solid 45 minutes, especially doing 65 weighted dips, etc.
Rode bike home
Walked 3 miles with youngest son riding his 3 wheeler
Ended with 1.5 hour bike ride.
At 69 years old, am I nuts to think this was a "great day?"
Did 40 minutes of solid lap swimming
Worked out with weights and equipment solid 45 minutes, especially doing 65 weighted dips, etc.
Rode bike home
Walked 3 miles with youngest son riding his 3 wheeler
Ended with 1.5 hour bike ride.
At 69 years old, am I nuts to think this was a "great day?"
01-30-09, 10:17 PM
#2
just keep riding
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Milledgeville, Georgia
Posts: 13,560
Bikes: 2018 Black Mountain Cycles MCD,2017 Advocate Cycles Seldom Seen Drop Bar, 2017 Niner Jet 9 Alloy, 2015 Zukas custom road, 2003 KHS Milano Tandem, 1986 Nishiki Cadence rigid MTB, 1980ish Fuji S-12S
Mentioned: 15 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 173 Post(s)
Liked 33 Times
in
22 Posts
yep. 
01-30-09, 10:20 PM
#3
Galveston County Texas
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: In The Wind
Posts: 33,222
Bikes: 02 GTO, 2011 Magnum
Mentioned: 19 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1350 Post(s)
Liked 1,245 Times
in
623 Posts
Yes, Your too Old to lift weights.
But if you like it more power to you.
Have fun.
But if you like it more power to you.
Have fun.
__________________
Fred "The Real Fred"
Fred "The Real Fred"
01-31-09, 08:09 AM
#6
Senior Member
Not nuts sounds like a great day if YOU enjoyed it, and it sounds like you did. To me you are an inspiration. I hate the cold and it has barely gotten out of the teens for the last couple of weeks here. Somehow have to get over that and "just do it"
01-31-09, 01:53 PM
#7
Bent Ryder
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Aurora Colorado
Posts: 546
Bikes: Bachetta Agio
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
That does sound like a GREAT day! I am stuck at work this weekend and will not be able to get out and enjoy the warm weather during the day. These 12 hour shifts just KILL me
01-31-09, 02:44 PM
#9
lube addict
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Central coast California
Posts: 515
Bikes: Specialized FSR-XC, Optima Baron, Bianchi Pista, Strida 5.0
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
01-31-09, 07:57 PM
#12
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
Posts: 976
Bikes: Marin Pt. Reyes, Gary Fisher HiFi Pro, Easy Racers Gold Rush recumbent, Cannondale F600
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Absolutely cool! Keeping active is the only way to go.
02-01-09, 07:55 AM
#13
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Posts: 6,489
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 6 Times
in
2 Posts
Yeah, but I like nuts.
__________________
A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking. - S. Wright
Favorite rides in the stable: Indy Fab CJ Ti - Colnago MXL - S-Works Roubaix - Habanero Team Issue - Jamis Eclipse carbon/831
A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking. - S. Wright
Favorite rides in the stable: Indy Fab CJ Ti - Colnago MXL - S-Works Roubaix - Habanero Team Issue - Jamis Eclipse carbon/831
02-01-09, 08:24 AM
#14
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Wichita Kansas
Posts: 177
Bikes: 1 comfort bike, a 1988-ish Rockhopper Comp that I like a lot, and 1 1973 sears 10 speed that needs restored or a new home.And now a Trek 1000.
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
02-01-09, 10:33 AM
#15
Let's do a Century
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 8,316
Bikes: Cervelo R3 Disc, Pinarello Prince/Campy SR; Cervelo R3/Sram Red; Trek 5900/Duraace, Lynskey GR260 Ultegra
Mentioned: 59 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 651 Post(s)
Liked 879 Times
in
408 Posts
I lifted weights too!!
As much weight as I've put on the past month I was lifting some pretty heavy weight on every hill I climbed today......
As much weight as I've put on the past month I was lifting some pretty heavy weight on every hill I climbed today......
02-01-09, 11:02 AM
#16
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Colorado Springs, CO.
Posts: 2,116
Bikes: 2011 ICE Sprint Special Edition
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 35 Post(s)
Liked 101 Times
in
66 Posts
Up at 5:30, rode bike in dark with lights in 20F to rec center
Did 40 minutes of solid lap swimming
Worked out with weights and equipment solid 45 minutes, especially doing 65 weighted dips, etc.
Rode bike home
Walked 3 miles with youngest son riding his 3 wheeler
Ended with 1.5 hour bike ride.
At 69 years old, am I nuts to think this was a "great day?"
Did 40 minutes of solid lap swimming
Worked out with weights and equipment solid 45 minutes, especially doing 65 weighted dips, etc.
Rode bike home
Walked 3 miles with youngest son riding his 3 wheeler
Ended with 1.5 hour bike ride.
At 69 years old, am I nuts to think this was a "great day?"
__________________
Take Care, Ride Safe, have FUN! :)
Jo: 2009 ICE Trice T
BJ: 2011 ICE Sprint Special Edition
Take Care, Ride Safe, have FUN! :)
Jo: 2009 ICE Trice T
BJ: 2011 ICE Sprint Special Edition
02-01-09, 11:09 AM
#17
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Brighton, UK
Posts: 1,561
Bikes: Rocky Mountain Solo, Specialised Sirrus Triple (quick road tourer), Santana Arriva Tandem
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 7 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Nuts?
undoubtedly
Like peanut butter sandwiches, like cashew chicken stir fry, like the best topping in a tiramisu, like a really good indian Korma (which is pureed Cashew, not coconut) nuts is good
long may you be a nutter
undoubtedly
Like peanut butter sandwiches, like cashew chicken stir fry, like the best topping in a tiramisu, like a really good indian Korma (which is pureed Cashew, not coconut) nuts is good
long may you be a nutter
02-01-09, 11:57 AM
#18
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Far, Far Northern California
Posts: 2,873
Bikes: 1997 Specialized M2Pro
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Hey Fox, I really like hearing about doing this kind of stuff at age 69. Inspiring and encouraging. Reminds me of this guy:
Who I met at the top of Mt. Constitution in the San Juans. He's 79, and rode up without stopping (unlike me). Note Ramrod shirt.
Some questions:
For how long many years have you been exercising like this?
How many days per week do you exercise?
Care to share how many pounds you lift?
Does this regimen keep your belly trim??
Thanks,
Who I met at the top of Mt. Constitution in the San Juans. He's 79, and rode up without stopping (unlike me). Note Ramrod shirt.
Some questions:
For how long many years have you been exercising like this?
How many days per week do you exercise?
Care to share how many pounds you lift?
Does this regimen keep your belly trim??
Thanks,
02-01-09, 01:12 PM
#19
Guest
Posts: n/a
Mentioned: Post(s)
Tagged: Thread(s)
Quoted: Post(s)
Up at 5:30, rode bike in dark with lights in 20F to rec center
Did 40 minutes of solid lap swimming
Worked out with weights and equipment solid 45 minutes, especially doing 65 weighted dips, etc.
Rode bike home
Walked 3 miles with youngest son riding his 3 wheeler
Ended with 1.5 hour bike ride.
At 69 years old, am I nuts to think this was a "great day?"
Did 40 minutes of solid lap swimming
Worked out with weights and equipment solid 45 minutes, especially doing 65 weighted dips, etc.
Rode bike home
Walked 3 miles with youngest son riding his 3 wheeler
Ended with 1.5 hour bike ride.
At 69 years old, am I nuts to think this was a "great day?"
No, amazing and inspiring.
02-01-09, 02:47 PM
#20
Banned.
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 20,917
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 12 Times
in
10 Posts
I try to do at least 3 of 5 activities each day.
Walking
Swimming
Weight Lifting (resistance exercises)
Stretching
Bicycling (or a trainer class session)
I can't use the "traditional" weight things to tell you how much I lift. Perhaps "resistance exercises" would be a better description. I do a lot of cable work, some ball work, and a variety of other things which really have no external meaning in that unless one is talking about identical cables or machines, it is apples and oranges.Swimming
Weight Lifting (resistance exercises)
Stretching
Bicycling (or a trainer class session)
However, here is a bit of what I did this morning after church (a light day).
On the dip machine:
10 body dips to warm up.
break for some leg lifts
10 body dips with a 30 pound extra weight on the weight belt.
12 pushups
break for some leg lifts
10 body dips witha 50 pound extra weight on the weight belt.
12 more pushups
I can say that on the "pec machine" I max out at 230 pounds - in the old gym I maxed the machine out at 300 pounds - different machine, different gearing. No one else my age at the gym even comes close.break for some leg lifts
10 body dips with a 30 pound extra weight on the weight belt.
12 pushups
break for some leg lifts
10 body dips witha 50 pound extra weight on the weight belt.
12 more pushups
Today, I did about 30 minutes of swmming, 30 minutes of various resistance exercises, my stretching and walked just a mile home. However, I started the morning with singing at our early service and the mid-morning service with our small ensemble.
And, no, although I have very good abs, I still enjoy eating too much. No flat tummy!!
And, I am the world's slowest bicyclist! Speed is NOT my thing.
Last edited by DnvrFox; 02-01-09 at 02:55 PM.
02-01-09, 03:57 PM
#21
Si Senior
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Naperville, Illinois
Posts: 2,669
Bikes: Too Numerous (not)
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 23 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 10 Times
in
8 Posts
..back to BF from a long absence (new job, lots of cool stuff to learn)
I want my grandkids (don't have any yet) to remember me as that old guy who loved bikes and always tried to fully ride every hill no matter how steep or long. It's a life metaphor. Sounds like you are ahead of me.
I want my grandkids (don't have any yet) to remember me as that old guy who loved bikes and always tried to fully ride every hill no matter how steep or long. It's a life metaphor. Sounds like you are ahead of me.
