dont allow yourself to get close to 50
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Big Kahuna
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I remember being able to go out and just ride. You never really got tired. (Back when I was 36 (year we got pregnant)). I use to get winded while racing, But that was Maximum Effort. I had sinus surgery in Early 2008. First race after I was not even tired after it. What a change the surgery made in 02 intake. But, 45 now, Cannot ride for as long as I use to could but it is because I have not been riding much. Had Surgery back in August, That set me back by 10 lbs and 2 months of no activity. Slowing getting back in better shape Mountain Biking. Bottom line, There are more aches and pains but we got to stay active.........
Plus 2 Ibuprofem + 2 Aleve = Pain Free Cocktail.
Plus 2 Ibuprofem + 2 Aleve = Pain Free Cocktail.
42 going on 62.
Gotta take the ibuprofen before u ride. About hour before with a bottle or two of H2O. 600-1000 mg depending how often and ur kidney function. The NSAIDs interrupt the inflammatory response. I wouldn't take the high dose more than 1-2x's/week but a lower dose if ur riding multiple days/week will work. Promise.
I run 3-5 miles every other day (at least try to) and am fine after the run if I take it. If I don't, it's 12-24 hours of aching knees and back.
Gotta take the ibuprofen before u ride. About hour before with a bottle or two of H2O. 600-1000 mg depending how often and ur kidney function. The NSAIDs interrupt the inflammatory response. I wouldn't take the high dose more than 1-2x's/week but a lower dose if ur riding multiple days/week will work. Promise.
I run 3-5 miles every other day (at least try to) and am fine after the run if I take it. If I don't, it's 12-24 hours of aching knees and back.
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Big Kahuna
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- Tuscaloosa, AL
Bad knee's, Dr Told me when I was 27 after my 2nd Knee Surgery not to run for exercise, told him that would not be a problem unless someone was chasing me!
Vumad
Super Hero, with a cape!
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- St. Pete, FL
Ive been biking. I bought an enduro. You saw it in another thread. Not the most efficient bike but with all that performance suspension, i dont even have to stand up, it never loads the back.
Freakrider
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Things to NOT DO:
Greens/herbs drinks, superfood antioxidants, specialty supplements, probiotics, riding often, lifting weights to include lower back hyper extensions, sufficient rest and very limited alcohol use.
WHY : It leads to a neurotic lifestyle, dedication/obsession to this hobby which might go on for decades !
Greens/herbs drinks, superfood antioxidants, specialty supplements, probiotics, riding often, lifting weights to include lower back hyper extensions, sufficient rest and very limited alcohol use.
WHY : It leads to a neurotic lifestyle, dedication/obsession to this hobby which might go on for decades !
Aquaholic
World's Oldest Teenager
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- San Diego, CA.
You don't stop playing because you get old. You get old because you stop playing.
All some people do is play .so they don't understand .
Standard liberal. Not working, having everything handed to them. You wouldn't work if you didn't have to.
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- Reno,NV
my back and my neck, my neck and my back....lifting, unloading, riding, loading, lifting......constant pain
First rides of the season extremely strenuous , almost out of air immediately....to the end of the season in great shape, no back pain, no neck pain....go figure
Haven't been riding that much anymore due to my other obligations
its like once u shake the rust of everything starts working again, to then get all rusty in winter again.....oh well I will go as long as I can, and then will support as long as I can....
First rides of the season extremely strenuous , almost out of air immediately....to the end of the season in great shape, no back pain, no neck pain....go figure
Haven't been riding that much anymore due to my other obligations
its like once u shake the rust of everything starts working again, to then get all rusty in winter again.....oh well I will go as long as I can, and then will support as long as I can....
Johnny Africa
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Tim....maybe it's time for a Blaster....lol. Hopefully we'll see u at the freeride
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- Here on the 'X' mostly
I'm 52 and have been a gym rat pretty much my whole life but was still shocked by how much a little extra calories(sugar) or a little extra inactivity led to extra blubber once I hit my late 40s. If I skip sugar and booze though, I can stay pretty lean without killing myself in the gym. One thing I did learn about cardio for me as an old man, as far as staying fit for riding and for snowshoeing, is that shorter sessions of high intensity cardio (lots of sprints) worked WAY better than long sessions of constant speed or even intervals on an arc trainer or elliptical.
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- deland fl
i rode new years day and it was a glassier, more organized swell so less rodeo time. i did much better holding up. maybe i hadnt ridden the rough stuff in a while and forgot how tiring it is.
you older than me guys that still rip have my utmost respect. no way, if i continue to decline at the rate i have been lately, that i will still be riding by 55. maybe things will level off for a few years
you older than me guys that still rip have my utmost respect. no way, if i continue to decline at the rate i have been lately, that i will still be riding by 55. maybe things will level off for a few years
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- Medina, Ohio
Go see your Doctor and have your testosterone levels checked. I turn 48 soon. Made a huge difference for me.
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- deland fl
swapmeet
Brotastic
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- Arlington TX
I'm not even 40 and sweets and alcohol are slaying me in the weight dept... of course stress adds to weight, and i'm pretty sure I eat sweets and drink B/C of stress. Yay...
You old guys rock BTW. @skinnyman and Mark (another guy from our group who is old but refuses to act like it) are secretly my hero's.