Originally Posted by rutan74

From your description, I would scale it back. The key element in any training plan is, REST. Period. You ain't 25 any longer and being over 60, you need more rest.

Back when I was turning 60 and attempting the Assault on Mt. Mitchell in North Carolina, I signed up for training classes. These were big boy spin classes with compu trainers. The guaranteed that I would complete the ride if I did the classes and sure enough, I was successful. At 11,000 ft of elevation gain, it is a hard 100 mile ride.

Anyway, to make a long story short, they only recommended that I do these workouts 2 times a week, max. Most only go once per week. They said the intensity level is just to much for more than 2 times a week. So, in between those classes I went to the basic spin class since this was during the winter. It worked wonders for me but I did not work out every day.

From my experience, every other day is good. I am now fast approaching 65 and putting in 75-100 miles a week is max for me. I need more rest. If you do not get proper rest, the training will suffer.

Of course, racing is another whole issue. I have no delusions for racing at my age. Event rides are plenty for "me". I lost all my competitiveness long ago. I am just thrilled to get through a metric century now. Of course you ambitions could be much different but I personally would scale back a bit and get some more rest.

Good luck!

john