Thank you for this and for the effort involved in making the entire series. I listened to the full podcast and you've summarised it very well here in 10 minutes. These videos deserve a wider audience - the content, editing and production values are excellent. And I just adore the videos about the west coast of Scotland and the islands too, they bring back very happy memories. 😍
I'm 55 now and have valued Phil's advice and superb bike fit service since 2014. The book is really good too - I regularly listen to the audio version when I'm out on long distance rides too. Great interview, thank you :)
At 69 I’ve been using my orthotics with a compression sock I have for an episode of plantar fasciitis that I used to have,so far it’s worked well for 30-35 mile rides
Absolutely love these videos that address the aging adult. We may be getting older, but we still choose to stay active and functional in spite of the slow, physiological decline called 'aging'.
I'm 58 and recently came back to mountain biking after a few years away, I used to ride dual suspension but now ride hardtail, it slows it all down and and keeps me making reasonable ride decisions while still maintaining fitness, coordination and all the gains in mental health as well, I find the hardtail makes me a more conscious and thoughtful rider and keeps it real, thanks for presenting this more untold side of sport and fitness, there's no reason not to do anything really.
The idea of exercise through activities and being an outdoor person resonates very much with me. I have such limited patience with chasing abstract gym performance. It's only rewarding to a point and I only really use "exercises" as rehab from injury. I might change my view as, in my mid-fifties, managing injury IS activity. 😅 I'm going to have to read the book. Thanks for this channel and the older athlete series. It gives me hope and inspiration that, as I emerge from young dadhood firmly into middle age, a new period of more mindful, challenging and rewarding outdoor activity is just beginning.
Thanks for taking the time to write this Clive. Sounds like you’re at a great point to lay the foundations for the future - like a health pension plan. This year (I’m 65) has been my first as a regular gym goer, simply because I know I need to improve my strength to keep doing the outdoor stuff I love. It’s surprisingly interesting! Phil’s book is truly excellent.
@alwaysanotheradventure yes. I've reached a point, where perhaps having taken things for granted, I've come to realise that movement itself is a joy. Yoga, balance, breath and strength work is becoming interesting and fun for its own sake rather than just as a means of staying fit for other stuff. I hope you keep going with the videos and your own adventures for a very long while yet. I look forward to trying some of your Scottish routes as I rediscover my love for off-road cycling adventures.
I appreciate the focus on older athletes. Dr peter Attia’s excellent work on optimizing fitness after 50 years old changed so much for me-for the better. Last week I was in a rush and ran up the stairs two at a time. I was shocked. I am 57. I haven’t done that since I was 40. 😊
I only go cycling for fitness for my sport of dinghy racing Windsurfing, and paddle boarding. My road bike does not have clip in peddles. I am Type two Diabetes worried about damaging my feet. I am 64 still sailing National Championships and international championships. Sailing is sport where a lot old over 50 still winning top events.
I’m 59 and the oldest of the group I ride with, I’m fitter than the youngest in my group who is 49 but mid pack overall. The main thing I do to maintain myself is to be consistent whilst giving myself plenty of recovery time. BTW I also run and that helps me as it mixes stuff up.
Simon, your production value is insanely good. Like you were a professional broadcaster in a past life (lol). Absolutely wonderful and inspirational video here. I plan to purchase Phil's book (the midlife cyclist) as a xmas present to myself. Cheers to both of you.
Plaster casts for orthotics is very old technology. I had them in the 1980s. Then I moved to 3D imaging CAD/CAM for my orthotics. Much more precise and quicker/cheaper.
I suspect Midlife in this context is to be taken as a colloquialism, such as in "midlife crisis", rather than a mathematical measure of standardised mortality.
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Thank you for this and for the effort involved in making the entire series. I listened to the full podcast and you've summarised it very well here in 10 minutes. These videos deserve a wider audience - the content, editing and production values are excellent. And I just adore the videos about the west coast of Scotland and the islands too, they bring back very happy memories. 😍
Wow, thank you - as they say “tell your friends!” 😁
I'm 55 now and have valued Phil's advice and superb bike fit service since 2014. The book is really good too - I regularly listen to the audio version when I'm out on long distance rides too. Great interview, thank you :)
Great to hear!
At 69 I’ve been using my orthotics with a compression sock I have for an episode of plantar fasciitis that I used to have,so far it’s worked well for 30-35 mile rides
At 65 , I appreciate this specific information. I'm doing most what's mentioned. My biggest concern these days is injury.
Absolutely love these videos that address the aging adult. We may be getting older, but we still choose to stay active and functional in spite of the slow, physiological decline called 'aging'.
Ageing.
Glad you like the series. More to come.
Can be spelled both ways. :)
I'm 58 and recently came back to mountain biking after a few years away, I used to ride dual suspension but now ride hardtail, it slows it all down and and keeps me making reasonable ride decisions while still maintaining fitness, coordination and all the gains in mental health as well, I find the hardtail makes me a more conscious and thoughtful rider and keeps it real, thanks for presenting this more untold side of sport and fitness, there's no reason not to do anything really.
Very smart approach!
The idea of exercise through activities and being an outdoor person resonates very much with me. I have such limited patience with chasing abstract gym performance. It's only rewarding to a point and I only really use "exercises" as rehab from injury.
I might change my view as, in my mid-fifties, managing injury IS activity. 😅
I'm going to have to read the book. Thanks for this channel and the older athlete series. It gives me hope and inspiration that, as I emerge from young dadhood firmly into middle age, a new period of more mindful, challenging and rewarding outdoor activity is just beginning.
Thanks for taking the time to write this Clive. Sounds like you’re at a great point to lay the foundations for the future - like a health pension plan. This year (I’m 65) has been my first as a regular gym goer, simply because I know I need to improve my strength to keep doing the outdoor stuff I love. It’s surprisingly interesting! Phil’s book is truly excellent.
@alwaysanotheradventure yes. I've reached a point, where perhaps having taken things for granted, I've come to realise that movement itself is a joy. Yoga, balance, breath and strength work is becoming interesting and fun for its own sake rather than just as a means of staying fit for other stuff. I hope you keep going with the videos and your own adventures for a very long while yet. I look forward to trying some of your Scottish routes as I rediscover my love for off-road cycling adventures.
Than you once again for your videos on the older athlete who still wants to participate in cycling etc
I appreciate the focus on older athletes. Dr peter Attia’s excellent work on optimizing fitness after 50 years old changed so much for me-for the better. Last week I was in a rush and ran up the stairs two at a time. I was shocked. I am 57. I haven’t done that since I was 40. 😊
Brilliant! Cheers Steven
Great edit! Thank you.
Glad you liked it
I only go cycling for fitness for my sport of dinghy racing Windsurfing, and paddle boarding.
My road bike does not have clip in peddles.
I am Type two Diabetes worried about damaging my feet.
I am 64 still sailing National Championships and international championships.
Sailing is sport where a lot old over 50 still winning top events.
I’m 59 and the oldest of the group I ride with, I’m fitter than the youngest in my group who is 49 but mid pack overall. The main thing I do to maintain myself is to be consistent whilst giving myself plenty of recovery time. BTW I also run and that helps me as it mixes stuff up.
Simon, your production value is insanely good. Like you were a professional broadcaster in a past life (lol). Absolutely wonderful and inspirational video here. I plan to purchase Phil's book (the midlife cyclist) as a xmas present to myself. Cheers to both of you.
The book is worth it for sure Ian. Glad you enjoyed the chat.
Great advice - can def recommend listing to the full-length podcast for this one.
Thanks for listening
Plaster casts for orthotics is very old technology. I had them in the 1980s. Then I moved to 3D imaging CAD/CAM for my orthotics. Much more precise and quicker/cheaper.
I'm 65 and love bike packing. But I am more fatigued after a day at work than riding 80km with a loaded bike?
Perhaps it make a difference when/whether you’re enjoying yourself!
The content was always great, but , my goodness, its production values stand out on RUclips.
Is 40 really midlife? Only if we life to 80. Guess that is true for the UK. Statistically, most American males don't.
I suspect Midlife in this context is to be taken as a colloquialism, such as in "midlife crisis", rather than a mathematical measure of standardised mortality.