October 17, 2019 PDF version for Premium Members is here. Older Riders: Why Max Heart Rate Is Irrelevant By Coach John Hughes In last week’s newsletter, Dr. Mirkin wrote an informative column Tips for Keeping Your Maximum Heart Rate Up As You Age. He’s correct that the formula of (220 – your age) is a…
October 10, 2019 PDF version for Premium Members is here. Setting Goals as You Grow Older By Coach John Hughes My longtime friend John Lee Ellis, age 67, completed his sixth Paris-Brest-Paris (PBP) this summer. PBP is a 750-mile (1200 km) continuous ride from the outskirts of Paris to Brest and back, which must be…
October 3, 2019 PDF version for Premium Members is here. How Many Base Miles Before Intensity Training? By Coach John Hughes Question: “I understand that interval training of one type or another is the best method to improve performance. However, I am coming off an extended six month period of minimal riding. Is there some…
September 26, 2019 PDF version for Premium Members is here. 9 Tips for Sick Cyclists By Coach John Hughes My client Joe sent me this e-mail last week, “Sunday was one of those days where I couldn’t do a thing … could barely get out of bed until late morning. This seems to be an…
September 19, 2019 PDF version for Premium Members is here. Importance of Recovery in your 50s, 60s and Beyond: 9 Tips on Recovery By Coach John Hughes In my recent column about my 70th birthday, one of the key lessons I’ve learned is to ride less and recover more. The results are that the riding…
