Comments on: Racing Into My Sixties

By: maggie kean

maggie kean — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 04:42:14 +0000

Thank you for writing this article! I’m 58 and with 60 looming I find myself worrying about what I’ll be able to do in the future and whether I can still improve … fitness and Zwift are so important to my physical and mental health, Your experience is inspiring and I am going to try some of the strategies you suggested, albeit possibly kicking and screaming when it comes to abs.

By: Arlyne Salcedo

Arlyne Salcedo — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 19:12:53 +0000

Thanks for sharing your story, Michelle! We women learn a lot from each other! Much of the exercise and athletic physiology evidence is based on men, especially younger men, so reading about your journey and ethos is inspirational. I’m (67) on OWL.bike Team TTT and, like you, love the comradery and knowledge of our teammates, captains, and founder, even though I still ride outside in spite of a dog crashing into the bike in front of me causing me to suffer the classic broken collarbone, with a punctured lung and 4 or 5 broken ribs. (Other cyclist and dog bruised) I have never liked “playing video games” and nobody was more surprised than me when I became a “Zwiftie”! Zwift is so much more than a video game in virtual worlds! I think I might still be becoming a better rider because I started out lower than you! Nowhere to go but up from where I started but I will never become a B rider! At least Zwift will let me know when the descent begins and I know I will still have fun and friends all over the world and still have a platform to keep spinning! Thanks for sharing! All the best!

By: Michele

Michele — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 21:59:06 +0000

In reply to Stephen Whiston. Wow! Super impressive that you recently broke a PR in Mallorca Stephen. Love your saying about age being a number, not a barrier!

By: Michele

Michele — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 21:23:46 +0000

In reply to Graham. I'm so happy to hear that you're enjoying racing in your 70s Graham! Way to go

By: Stephen Whiston

Stephen Whiston — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:28:01 +0000

I Turned 60 last year which coincided with a broken femur and hip due to crash whilst out on MTB. Thanks for sharing your athlete/life timeline, not dissimilar to my own (SBR). Have been a Zwifty since 2018 and it has proved a god send as i recovered from my accident, building back my strength and fitness . Agree with your ethos – new goals consistency and focus gets you there. Last week I broke my 4 year old PR record on the famous Sa Colobra in Mallorca. As you show never stop, age is just a number not a barrier. Keep going and thanks again for sharing your story.

By: Graham

Graham — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:30:55 +0000

Wow! That’s fantastic. You are incredible to be in B grade. In fact, your whole athletics career is fantastic.
I’m 76 soon and I enjoy racing in D or C grades.

By: Michele

Michele — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:38 +0000

In reply to Susanne. Yay! Have an awesome race Susanne!

By: Susanne

Susanne — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 23:41:56 +0000

Ride on Michele! I’m turning 58 soon and after a few years racing on Zwift I’m hoping to do my first IRL gravel race this summer. Your story did its job – I’m inspired! Thank you!

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:37:37 +0000

Michelle very inspirational. I shall be 60 next year and also cone from a competitive background. Thank-you for sharing your story.

By: Michele

Michele — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 01:05:44 +0000

In reply to Michelle Potgieter. Thank you Michelle