Originally Posted by
beicster
I will be 57 tomorrow. I don't get worried about aging but I do recognize that it has physical affects. I commute about 6.5 miles each way by bike as often as possible, but not as often as I would like. A little over 20 years ago I did my one and only century. I have been at various levels of fitness since then. There is no way I could do a century at my current level of fitness. In fact, on hot days, the hilly 6.5 miles can take it out of me. I need some inspiration from some folks who hit 50 plus and then rebuilt their fitness so I will know it is possible. What have you got?
Just remember that the first 100 yards (or metres if you're so inclined) are the hardest.
I'm waaaaay over the minimum limit to be in this group, and I am still out there riding in the mountains and enjoying it. I'm riding about 25 miles and 2000 feet of climbing pretty much every day and I even managed to eke out a double century a couple of months ago (albeit a flat one).
The key? Remember the 100 yard rule. Just get out there. Don't worry about how fast or how far. It takes a long time to whip yourself into shape, but if you do it right, it is an enjoyable long time.