There’s a whole lot of good information in Coach Jay’s training tips for February. Take that as a clear signal that it’s time to get serious and get going if you haven’t already. It may not feel like it outside, but August is just around the corner.
This installment covers staying healthy during your training by planning proper build-up and recovery, followed by how to build your core strength and flexibility. The second part will come with some terrific videos to illustrate the moves, and introduce you to Sarah Keller, who will be leading the free daily yoga classes during CGY.
please send me any advice you might have i am 69 years old and train 2-4 times per week but would appreciate any insights thank you
The best thing you can do is keep coming back to the website each month for updates. If you have specific questions, you can contact Jay directly.
I’ve trained with a gent older than you are, and the same stuff that worked for us worked for him too. He’ll be on the ride as well. His name is Morry and he will be the older guy holding court in the Beer Garden every night.
The only other advice I’d give you is give it your all, but don’t be a hero. There’s NO shame in hopping in a SAG vehicle if you think you might be putting yourself in danger (or if it just stops being fun).
The good news is that age doesn’t matter. The first time I did Cycle Oregon, I got passed by an 83 year old. And I never could catch him.
Thanks for all of the training tips and videos. Any suggestions for someone with a total knee replacement? I am fit, but cannot do the extreme knee bending yoga poses shown in the videos to release tension in hips. I know of at least one other rider with a TKR….
This is something you’ll want to ask Jay about directly.
oops…thought I did!