First century for 60 yr old woman?

[JerZFox]

Next year I'm going to be 60 and want to do my first century as long
as it's mostly flat and supported with a SAG, etc.. This year I rode
80 miles leaving at 8:30 am and returning at 4:45 (including rest
stops). Here's the interesting part: I'm a good 75 lbs. overweight,
have mild arthritis in both hips, and a heel spur and Morton's neuroma
in my feet. Whaddya think?

Diana B., LPN (soon to be RN)
Diva Nurse

[It's Chris]

Congratulations! The fact that you pulled off 80 miles alone (I assume)
means you're almost already there, although ten miles an hour average
speed, might be cutting it a bit close (many century rides have a ten
hour time limit before they start breaking down the tents).

Since you're a nurse, I'm sure you already know that losing some of he
extra "you" would be to your best benifit. During the ride, how did you
feel?Like you were pushing yourself? Or were you traveling what for you
at least was a comfortible pace?

And how did you feel after the 80 mles? Tired? Exhausted? In pain? Ready
for triage? Give us a little more to go on. :-3)>

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[Stephen Harding]

JerZFox wrote:

> Next year I'm going to be 60 and want to do my first century as long
> as it's mostly flat and supported with a SAG, etc.. This year I rode
> 80 miles leaving at 8:30 am and returning at 4:45 (including rest
> stops). Here's the interesting part: I'm a good 75 lbs. overweight,
> have mild arthritis in both hips, and a heel spur and Morton's neuroma
> in my feet. Whaddya think?

I personally feel virtually anyone can do 100 miles on a bike
assuming reasonable terrain, weather and enough daylight.

Since you've already done 80 miles, I think the odds are quite
good you can do 100.


SMH

[Bill Sornson]

JerZFox wrote:
> Next year I'm going to be 60 and want to do my first century as long
> as it's mostly flat and supported with a SAG, etc.. This year I rode
> 80 miles leaving at 8:30 am and returning at 4:45 (including rest
> stops). Here's the interesting part: I'm a good 75 lbs. overweight,
> have mild arthritis in both hips, and a heel spur and Morton's neuroma
> in my feet. Whaddya think?

I think you MUST post a photo of yourself crossing the finish line!

Enjoy the ride... Bill S.

[Lynne Fitz]

I think you should go for it. Start when the course opens, and try
not to faff around too much at the rest stops :-) And let us know how
it went!

JerZFox wrote:
> Next year I'm going to be 60 and want to do my first century as long
> as it's mostly flat and supported with a SAG, etc.. This year I rode
> 80 miles leaving at 8:30 am and returning at 4:45 (including rest
> stops). Here's the interesting part: I'm a good 75 lbs. overweight,
> have mild arthritis in both hips, and a heel spur and Morton's neuroma
> in my feet. Whaddya think?
>
> Diana B., LPN (soon to be RN)
> Diva Nurse

[Bruce Gilbert]

"JerZFox" <JerZFox@aol.com> wrote in message
news:a57098f3-d6c1-4229-a54a-2d78a0cd9db2@w34g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
> Next year I'm going to be 60 and want to do my first century as long
> as it's mostly flat and supported with a SAG, etc.. This year I rode
> 80 miles leaving at 8:30 am and returning at 4:45 (including rest
> stops). Here's the interesting part: I'm a good 75 lbs. overweight,
> have mild arthritis in both hips, and a heel spur and Morton's neuroma
> in my feet. Whaddya think?
>
> Diana B., LPN (soon to be RN)
> Diva Nurse

I have a pretty bad set of Morton's neuromas in my feet. They can be pretty
painful after a lot of miles. Three years ago at Interbike the esoles folks
were just up the row from us. I bought myself a set of their orthotics and
they worked extraordinarily well. I liked them so much I later bought a
second set. It took them 4 separate tries to get the things right. Finally I
caught up to them at the Cascade show in Seattle which we exhibited at. Once
I was able to put the first set down right next to the second, they were
able to match them on the next try.

I guess what I am saying is if they can get the inserts correct, the
consumer can have a pretty good product. But chasing clear across the
country may not be an option for most folks...

Bruce

[BobT]

"JerZFox" <JerZFox@aol.com> wrote in message
news:a57098f3-d6c1-4229-a54a-2d78a0cd9db2@w34g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
> Next year I'm going to be 60 and want to do my first century as long
> as it's mostly flat and supported with a SAG, etc.. This year I rode
> 80 miles leaving at 8:30 am and returning at 4:45 (including rest
> stops). Here's the interesting part: I'm a good 75 lbs. overweight,
> have mild arthritis in both hips, and a heel spur and Morton's neuroma
> in my feet. Whaddya think?
>
> Diana B., LPN (soon to be RN)
> Diva Nurse

If you already did 80, you can do 100. If you find some other riders near
your speed and take turns being the first in a line breaking the wind, it
will be a lot easier and faster for all of you. Riding with a group can also
be a big psychological boost.

BobT

[Jim Flom]

"JerZFox" <JerZFox@aol.com> wrote in message
news:a57098f3-d6c1-4229-a54a-2d78a0cd9db2@w34g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
> Next year I'm going to be 60 and want to do my first century as long
> as it's mostly flat and supported with a SAG, etc.. This year I rode
> 80 miles leaving at 8:30 am and returning at 4:45 (including rest
> stops). Here's the interesting part: I'm a good 75 lbs. overweight,
> have mild arthritis in both hips, and a heel spur and Morton's neuroma
> in my feet. Whaddya think?
>
> Diana B., LPN (soon to be RN)
> Diva Nurse

You can do it! You're a nurse, like my mom, so you can do anything you set
your mind to. Check with your doc (if you trust him/her), and go for it.

--
JF, son of a CRNP

[cyclingthings@gmail.com]

On Nov 28, 10:10 am, JerZFox <JerZ...@aol.com> wrote:
> Next year I'm going to be 60 and want to do my first century as long
> as it's mostly flat and supported with a SAG, etc.. This year I rode
> 80 miles leaving at 8:30 am and returning at 4:45 (including rest
> stops). Here's the interesting part: I'm a good 75 lbs. overweight,
> have mild arthritis in both hips, and a heel spur and Morton's neuroma
> in my feet. Whaddya think?
>
> Diana B., LPN (soon to be RN)
> Diva Nurse

good for you! and the bright side is that if you are 75 lbs
overweight, you should loose about 3-4 on that day alone!
carlos
www.bikingthings.com

[It's Chris]

RobertLeeTaylorCUT@THISSuddenLink.net (BobT) wrote:

>Diva Nurse

>If you already did 80, you can do 100. If
>you find some other riders near your
>speed and take turns being the first in a
>line breaking the wind, it will be a lot
>easier and faster for all of you. Riding
>with a group can also be a big
>psychological boost.

>BobT

Sheesh, I'd love to find someone in this part of the country who wants
to cover long distances at a "touring" speed. Our kind is an endangered
species where I live. Most self proclaimed "cyclists" here can't even
imagine riding over 60 miles. To most of them, a century is a MAJOR
lifetime accomplishment, tantamount to winning the TdF!

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[Lynne Fitz]

go to www.rusa.org, and look for a randonneuring club in your area.
Long distances, touring speed, yup, they've got it.

It's Chris wrote:
> RobertLeeTaylorCUT@THISSuddenLink.net (BobT) wrote:
>
> >Diva Nurse
>
> >If you already did 80, you can do 100. If
> >you find some other riders near your
> >speed and take turns being the first in a
> >line breaking the wind, it will be a lot
> >easier and faster for all of you. Riding
> >with a group can also be a big
> >psychological boost.
>
> >BobT
>
> Sheesh, I'd love to find someone in this part of the country who wants
> to cover long distances at a "touring" speed. Our kind is an endangered
> species where I live. Most self proclaimed "cyclists" here can't even
> imagine riding over 60 miles. To most of them, a century is a MAJOR
> lifetime accomplishment, tantamount to winning the TdF!
>
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>
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>
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[It's Chris]

From: fitzbase@comcast.net (Lynne*Fitz):

>go to www.rusa.org, and look for a
>randonneuring club in your area. Long
>distances, touring speed, yup, they've
>got it.

Thanks Lynne.

I went to the site, but saw nothing for locating clubs, so I tried a
member search for South Carolina.

Most of the results were from Spartanburg/Greenville (75 miles distant)
but there were a couple with the Columbia Club (50 miles away), which I
joined last spring, hoping to find someone to ride with.

However, of the ten or so rides I have posted in their calendar and
forum only one has seen any attenance from that organization, and that
was my Birthday ride last July. There has been nary an inquiry since.
Nor does it seem many other's post rides either. At least not at my
modest 13-15 MPH average speed, and none over 50 miles.

For all it's scenic and quiet country riding the Piedmont area of South
Carolina, it seems, remains the undiscovered Shangri-La of cycling.

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