Ridecamp: [RC] re: LD, age, etc.

So how old were you and what did you do to physically prepare for those 
distances?

Hi...
I'm not sure about your question, so if I don't answer it, please try
again.  I started endurance riding in 1980 when I was 25 years old.  Now
I'm 47 years old.  I ride to get in shape, mainly.  However, if for some
reason I really want to be competitive, I start hiking and jogging more. I
had two surgeries in 2001 that set me back a bit, although I still rode a
lot of miles those seasons (just too dumb to quit), but am back on track
now.  Had to work with three doctors and a physical therapist to make
progress.  I'm usually pretty sore the first ride of the season, but after
that it's never too bad.  If I can do a multiday for the first ride of the
season, then I am not sore at all, just tired. Hope this helps somewhat. 
Any cross-training type exercise both aerobic or weights will help.  I'm a
new advocate of therapy ball training, too.  Good luck.  Cindy 


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