WOW! you really know your stuff and I commend you on your efforts as well. You are really doing well jim!? I aslo have a ton of respect for Lynn in so many ways, not to mention her accomlishments in running and riding. I remember learning about doug and his amazing abilities. As I say all the time, "I have a lot to learn"? thanks!!!? I am hopeful that if I keep hammering now as i age, I can keep the momentum, I think it's much easier to keep the level of intensity up than to chase the ice cream truck later!? ? Plus I really love doing this- although I will say I really enjoy it much more out there.
That is the key.? Easy to do something you enjoy.? Sometimes I push myself a bit, sometimes I admire the roses (or stop at the local baseball field and watch the Little League games), but I always enjoy getting out and about.? And Ron, I agree with Mike. It's easy for you to compare yourself with the 3% that's more fit than you, but you are certainly in the 95th percentile I imagine.
And, by the way, I couldn't do that Mt. Werner ride that you did.
And don't tell her this, but I have a ton of respect for Lynn as well.? Amazingly supportive and encouraging for such a Type A personality.? ?
And yes, its harder to play catch-up as you get older.? Wish I had learned to ski much younger.