Originally Posted by
asgelle
Sorry to say no. You will never be as fast as a 20-something with equal training experience and genetic potential. But so what? If you're getting into it to earn a place on a professional or national team, it's too late, and you might as well give it up.
Heavens no. I'm a realist. Wouldn't have wanted to be a pro even if I could have. Way too much work for the return they get, IMHO.
I will say that I think I could TT now faster than I could when I was in my 20's. I was really thin and had no leg strength. I'm 5-10, 170 now and have much more muscle mass on my legs.
I guess my one advantage is that I'm basically financially independent, so if I want to, I can devote all my time and energy to training. Want to keep it enjoyable, though.