Wow. I thought I was just lazy but after a couple of days off I would come back strong. "What me worry!" At 70yrs I am oldest OG under the barbell at local YMCA. "Take it easy. But take it!
I started with the Training Bible and hand written diary and plan. 1998ish? I started putting data on Training Peaks as soon as it came out. I think I lost data when they switched platforms. Otherwise, I have data going back decades. That is the key as Joel discusses consistent aerobic and strength training. This August, I am competing in my 5th (in last 6 years) "Breck Epic" 6-day mtb race in Colorado at age 56.
For me the worst part of being an older athlete (67 F) is the "permanent" damage any major training time-out will have on my life-long performance, fitness and therefore probably healthspan. Could be an accident (as recently), surgery (as currently), injury (my weakness since I was a kid) or illness (happening more often than before). Just have to lie there or sit around, knowing I am losing strength and V02m every day ... (Sure I do move the parts of my body that still can moved ;-). When back to training I need to be very careful, building up slowly, as a matter of fact so slowly that my progress might not even make up for the age-related "natural" decline and I will never get back to the performance before the interruption. Aging is a series of bad events you do not completely recover from.
Excellent advise. As an over 50 athlete, i have learned to listen to my body. If im feeling fatigued, I take an extra day of recovery. Sleep is very important, but so is nutrition. Mediterranean diet has worked wonders for my energy levels.
Another top vid . Joe friel gives great advice . 7 day week the way to go , even professionals have to socialise and all friends and family live in a 7 day week world. KISS keep it simple and consistent
Older athletes also need to dedicate more time to resistance training, stretching and balance exercises, and nutrition to counter the 1000 natural shocks that flesh is heir to.
Consistency, consistency, consistency. I've heard this mantra so many times. Even though I thought I understood it I never managed to get past "but life". As a result I generally failed to meet even my modest training goals. Now in my late 50s with newfound motivation I'm training more consistently and can see the difference in results.
My work is 4d on & 3d off so I usually do 2.5h rides on those 3d. F= Z2 Sat= 1h Z2-HIIT’s 1h 30min cool down then Sun=Z2. Last weekend I found I needed more effort to maintain Z2! I expect this weekend to not be that way. My MHR cycling is 190, the same as it was 30 years ago. 😂😮
I am having a hard time finding advice personally. I started at 46 by losing 50lbs, reversing early onset peri-meno. I had previously done nothing but sit for a living and want to do things. I started lifting at 47, running at 48. Now i am #over50hybridathlete training for my first Hyrox. Hard for me to understand this deteriorating at 35 I hear everywhere when i am just getting started and better every day. Resources?
Cyclists? Without doubt, these guys are the biggest PED cheaters of all sporting world. Yrs back one was even caught with an electric motor in his bike frame.
Wow. I thought I was just lazy but after a couple of days off I would come back strong. "What me worry!" At 70yrs I am oldest OG under the barbell at local YMCA. "Take it easy. But take it!
I started with the Training Bible and hand written diary and plan. 1998ish? I started putting data on Training Peaks as soon as it came out. I think I lost data when they switched platforms. Otherwise, I have data going back decades. That is the key as Joel discusses consistent aerobic and strength training. This August, I am competing in my 5th (in last 6 years) "Breck Epic" 6-day mtb race in Colorado at age 56.
I’m 58 and have done the same. Breck epic is so fun. Good luck
Everytime I want to quit my job for having more time for training, I remember the three Joe Friels priorities.
For me the worst part of being an older athlete (67 F) is the "permanent" damage any major training time-out will have on my life-long performance, fitness and therefore probably healthspan. Could be an accident (as recently), surgery (as currently), injury (my weakness since I was a kid) or illness (happening more often than before). Just have to lie there or sit around, knowing I am losing strength and V02m every day ... (Sure I do move the parts of my body that still can moved ;-). When back to training I need to be very careful, building up slowly, as a matter of fact so slowly that my progress might not even make up for the age-related "natural" decline and I will never get back to the performance before the interruption. Aging is a series of bad events you do not completely recover from.
Excellent advise. As an over 50 athlete, i have learned to listen to my body. If im feeling fatigued, I take an extra day of recovery. Sleep is very important, but so is nutrition. Mediterranean diet has worked wonders for my energy levels.
One of the BEST interviews. The IMPORTANCE of face to face coaching! That why I like CTSTrainright! For 5 years!
Another top vid . Joe friel gives great advice . 7 day week the way to go , even professionals have to socialise and all friends and family live in a 7 day week world.
KISS keep it simple and consistent
" Science based training' is one of the latest ' must use terms'
Older athletes also need to dedicate more time to resistance training, stretching and balance exercises, and nutrition to counter the 1000 natural shocks that flesh is heir to.
Consistency, consistency, consistency. I've heard this mantra so many times. Even though I thought I understood it I never managed to get past "but life". As a result I generally failed to meet even my modest training goals. Now in my late 50s with newfound motivation I'm training more consistently and can see the difference in results.
Did my first Ironman at 56. Just completed my 7th at 74. Age is just a number.
Excellent interview and information !
My work is 4d on & 3d off so I usually do 2.5h rides on those 3d. F= Z2 Sat= 1h Z2-HIIT’s 1h 30min cool down then Sun=Z2. Last weekend I found I needed more effort to maintain Z2! I expect this weekend to not be that way. My MHR cycling is 190, the same as it was 30 years ago. 😂😮
I am having a hard time finding advice personally. I started at 46 by losing 50lbs, reversing early onset peri-meno. I had previously done nothing but sit for a living and want to do things. I started lifting at 47, running at 48. Now i am #over50hybridathlete training for my first Hyrox. Hard for me to understand this deteriorating at 35 I hear everywhere when i am just getting started and better every day. Resources?
On the hard w/o day what is a good volume to shoot for. say you do 4x4 vo2 and then add some sst for volume. so how much volume?
When I do a 5/2 week, is weightlifting low or high intensity. Because my heart rate is in zone 2 but it is very challenging.
I consider it an easy day if my HR remains in zone 2.
Cyclists? Without doubt, these guys are the biggest PED cheaters of all sporting world. Yrs back one was even caught with an electric motor in his bike frame.
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