October 31, 2019 PDF version for Premium Members is here. Can Coach Hughes Still Improve? I Hope So! By Coach John Hughes I turned 70 this year and in an earlier column I wrote about Lessons from my Journey Through Life. The basic message is that chronological aging is unavoidable; however, you can choose how…
October 24, 2019 PDF version for Premium Members is here. How to Come Back After a Long Time Off the Bike By Coach John Hughes Question: Due to an injury, I’ve been off the bike for almost a year. All medical issues are history. How do I get back into riding and make sure I…
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…
