Originally Posted by djnzlab1

HI,
I am not too thrilled about pusing the big 60 this year, but I have seen some gradual improvement over the past year, so I guess it isn't all bad.
I have tried to constantly improve my pace, and endurance and now feel more comfortable at 19 to 20 mph for longer periods. I was pulling a group the other day and the were fairly surpised how much I have improved over the past year. I tend to ride alone most days, I don't care for the constant changes in group rides where they speed up and then fall back .
I like to push my heart rate and then back off when its over 140. This for me may be at a different speed if its real windy slower or if we have a good tail wind 20 + whoo.
My legs don't seem to tire as easily I remember how they would feel like rubber trying to chase a group.
I am not trying to brag, I guess I am trying to encourage older riders to continue to try and improve a little each day age dosen't have to force you to ride at a "C"pace every day if you don't want to. Considering I ve only been riding for about 18 mos,
Doug