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Hi from Finland. I am a 74 year old woman, retried since 2013 and attended my 1st ”Vätternrundan” (315 km) in Sweden last summer. I am so proud of myself 💪.

I love this series and look forward to more episodes. I am 80 years old (female) and started running in 1964. I have run 52 marathons and ultramarathons and now cycle. I am cycling about 70 to 80 miles a week on my fat tire bike on trails. How long can I keep this up? :) I do yoga, stretch and do strength exercises. I expect someday I will wake up with some exoitic disease but so far so good. No prescription drugs for me and I am a vegetarian. How lovely to share your knowledge and let others know we don't have to spend the last years of our lives sitting in a chair. My advice: keep moving and eat healthy foods!

I'm 61 and no longer run , but I ride all the time and make videos about it , Don't worry about how far or fast you go ! Just go.... And have fun 😊

72, still running, biking, swimming, lifting heavy, and jumping rope x 46 years now and competing occasionally. Will never stop!

Now im 64, I'm falling apart like a cheap suit, I get my 5 visits to the local pool and am struggling with arthritis in my feet and hands but f**k it. I'm on my mtb and cyclo cross every week. I'll stop when my body tells me it's had enough. Right now I won't slip on the old age' slippers. Stay positive and keep encouraging each other and thanks for the video channel Simon, you're a great inspiration to us senior road warriors. Bob

This is totally inspiring. Avoiding slips, trips and falls is the main thing the older you get.

Love reading the comments here. So many active seniors. Very inspirational. I just turned 65 and do a lot of walking, hill walking as you call it, with my Welsh Springer Spaniel and do weights at least 3 times per week. I can't imagine not being able to walk up steep hills like so many people my age.

I’m 70 years young, i was an extremely dedicated weight lifter and cyclist in my 20’s and 30’s I’ve slowed down over the years, when I retired I started hiking every day with my dog but he died 6 months ago, so I sold my old bike and bought a new bike and some weights, I really look forward to it every day now.

Looking forward to this series. I'm a 60y/o woman and ride with a lot of older men in their mid to late 70's and early 80's and I can honestly say they are still pushing it and looking and feeling great! I'm also aware that we are probably that 1% of the population that actually do this sort of thing into our later years. Most of us in our cycling club ride at least 3 to 4 times a week - 80 to 100km each time with variety of intensity depending on the hills. Most also do some kind of strength training and yoga/mobility work a few times a week.

73 here, and find the more I cycle, the healthier and more enjoyable my life becomes.

Looking forward to this series Simon. I suffered a bleed on the brain in Feb 22, and was found to have a tumor in there as well 😲☹️ However I'm discharged from the consultants care and the tumor has been removed. I'm back walking 12 miles in the hills and back on the bike. No where near what I was capable of at 64 before the bleed....so at 66 now I intend making the best of the rest of my life. The power of positive thought and a bit of determination is my recipe! Cheers Alistair 👍

Well, what an interesting topic, at least for us "older athletes." Life long recreational athlete here. Long distance road cyclist (daily rides 60-80km; weekend rides 100+ km; occasional centuries 100 miles = 160 km). Cross country skier. Ice skater. Ice hockey player. As a 70+ y.o. friend of mine who played goalie said, "I still go down fast. I don't get up quite so fast any more." Decades ago I was a long distance runner. Daily half-marathon. Not running at the moment cause of some wonky problem in my left knee. Doesn't stop me from taking a brisk, daily walk. Three years ago added strength training with kettlebells, heavy clubs and maces. BEST decision I ever made. I am stronger and more fit than ever. I'll turn 65 in eight weeks. Looking forward to the series.

I’m 58 and spent this past year off the bicycle in order to fight Lymphoma. I’m at the tail-end of my treatments and looking forward to this series to discover ways back in cycling health. Thank you in advance for all your time and efforts for creating this content and sharing it with us. It’s truly inspirational.

Sorry to hear about 10 years remaining at age 65 since I’ll be 74 in about 3 weeks. But I don’t believe it. I’ve kept reasonably fit over the years and struggled back from 1 or 2 serious injuries/illnesses but when I got into my late sixties and my body started to decline, I decided it was time to get serious about my health and fitness. Ran my first half marathon on my 70th birthday and my first full marathon a few weeks before my 73rd. Two years ago got introduced to triathlon and expanded my sports repertoire to include cycling and swimming. The fun part is even at my age with hard work I’ve been able to learn these sports and vastly improve my performance especially the endurance part. My current goal is to complete a Ironman 70.3 next year. They say the way to stay young is to not hang out with old people. I’m not sure about that but I do know that every time I stand in the queue waiting for the start of some race, I feel like a young man again. Looking forward to the video series and hope to pick up a few useful tips. Cheers.

Looking forward to your series. I love it when a fit older guy shares what he has learned. I'm 80 years old and have become skilled in several endurance sports over the years. I think being skilled in several sports is important because it is easy to burnout psychologically. Perhaps that's the reason so many sports are seasonal. I have trained and competed in wrestling, running, XC skiing, swimming, cycling, and, my biggest sport, canoe and kayak racing. At age 65 I started doing triathlons (sprint distance). After six years of that I switched mainly to cycling and XC skiing. Since my upper body has always been my strength, I devised an exercise routine to fight sarcopenia. The routine actually made my muscles bigger and stronger. I pay close attention to the science and that's why I think I have been successful.

Very glad this popped up in my feed. 62 year old female, past marathoner, triathlete and climber here. In retirement with no one dependent on me anymore, I’m working at resuming marathoning and just generally being physically up for whatever adventure strikes my fancy. My nod to my age is a much more measured approach to things that will break down my body and more emphasis on those that will build it up with less risk of damage.

Looking forward to this. I'm 52 years old, and was diagnosed with arthritis in my 40's. Medicated and well under control, however. Keen walker, occasional cyclist. Completed the Ridgeway in April, which 90 miles in 4 days, and have done additional hikes along the Grand Union canal from my home in Aylesbury to the Paddington Basin. My better half and I are currently taking on the entirety of the Thames Path, , which will amount to 180 miles once done. Doing this in chunks however due to life commitments. The great outdoors is a wonderful incentive to remain fit and agile, in both mind and body. I love your attitude and look forward to hearing what you have to say.

I was really taken with this series. I still go cycling and enjoy it as much as I did when I was a kid, I just do it differently. One thing I have done recently is started a garden. It is good exercise, gets me outside when I'm not riding my bike, and I grow my own food so a balanced diet is definitely easier. So bring on the series!!!

Please keep the series going. I'm 69 and weight lift, cycle, and go hiking/walking with a 25 lb backpack (camera gear).I try to do at least one a day. Recently had a health issue that caused the doctors to prohibit me from exercise . Long story short, a stent and some cardiac therapy and I'm finally cleared to exercise. Amazing how far my strength and stamina have reduced from just 2 and a half months of inactivity. It's starting to come back and it looks like your series could have some good info and be very motivational.

Wonderful series. I'm 74 with a bad hip from a bike fall and urostomy bag after bladder removal. But I still ride my e bike in weather without snow, walk daily and distance swim in the sea just like you. I plan to resume paddle board surfing as soon as my hip allows me better balance again. Thanks for the inspiration.

I'm 65 and still riding my mtb. Planning to shift to gravel bike . Just keep on, don't give up easily. Thanks for your video.❤

Simon. Very good stuff, as always. I’m 78 and still riding road, gravel and mountain bikes … I’ll await these episodes with interest although you’re already making the fundamentals clear.

Thank you for this series, I love it. I’m 2 weeks shy of my 62nd birthday and 3 weeks past heart valve repair. Went for my first post-surgery run yesterday and ran again today. Tomorrow is pickle ball and yoga, then mountain biking Thursday. It stinks having to build back up after being restricted for 8 weeks, but there’s no other way to get back into it. I will never stop until my body forces me to step down.

Looking forward to more ,I’m 64 and train twice a day 6 days a week,swim bike and run,with strength and conditioning in the mix,I do triathlons and love being fit,was a heavy drinker up to I was 55 then decided to change my life I’ve been sober now for 7 years ,I’ve qualified for team GB twice,just being fit

This looks great, Simon! I'm nearly 63, regularly cycling and trail running, and want to keep doing it as long as possible. Lead on!

I’m not ignoring you David - just spending a couple of days with Donnie Campbell up in Inverness learning what I should be doing! Yes, the series is not aimed at the Couch-to-5k. There’s a lot of that on YT and of course, I’m reporting what I do, not what others should be doing. I appreciate the lack of activity is the big killer, and I think the likes of Joe Wicks do a great job at getting people to start. I’m pitching a level higher, for folk who cycle regularly and are wondering “is this enough?” I think you might appreciate that book and, because you understand the science, his podcast called The Drive. Frankly the latter is WAY over my head 😊😊

Cycling is a life time activity. A man in his 80’s would come into my shop several days per week, on his road bike! He was on top of everything. That is how old

Hi to every one.I am 78 healthy,i road bike around 6/7 thousand Km yearly,I run an avarage 40/50 Km monthly,swim when the water here in Italy is warm,at times I go to the pool,swim for about an hour,gym and stretching weekly.Food I eat what a normal Italian has on the table.If I can give some advice,regardless how you feel.Annually have a medical examination,blood work,including coronary tests.Once all the tests are in order,sit back and put your body to work.You should not have any problem reaching 100.

I'm 61 and run 4-6 Ultra Marathons a year. In September I completed the 220 mile Tor de Geants in the Italian Alps in 127 hours placing me comfortably in the top 25% of the starting field. The truth is that I actually forget how old I am (apart form the loss of my hair!). Use it or lose it. Cardio, diet, sleep and resistance training are all key. And, to be fair, a bit of luck too. Thank you for these videos!

I am 79 and still cycling, running, teaching downhill skiing (my 40+ year). I did my first Ironman at 58 my first Ultraman triathlon at 61 and set the World record for The Ultraman Triathlon World Championships in Hawaii at 65 the oldest to ever do it. Ultraman involves a 10k ocean swim a 421k bike and a double marathon 84.4k.I also did it at 68 my fourth Ultraman. I Have won 5 Xterra World Trail 1/2 marathon championships the last one at age 75 then covid came and ended my streak re no races. I have done over 40 marathons & ultras in my 60’s & 70’s and still going. I belong to a Boston marathon group who still run marathons in their 75-79 and 80-84. Three in the group have won Boston outright when they were younger and another guy has done 48 Bostons. I have done a number of sports during my life, obviously have good genes, have been very fortunate not to have badly injured myself with long lasting injuries. 5’7” and natural weight of 132- 138 lbs depending on training and without dieting but eating healthy. I still love all the so called bad stuff but just don’t eat a lot of it. I am conscious of salt intake, bad fats and sugar but have never dieted but always have been active. WE ARE MEANT TO MOVE ! Remember It is never too late. Cheers

Age doesn't matter as long as we want to do what we really love. May you always stay healthy and live long in this world ❤

I’m 64, and stopped running about 30 years ago after major knee injuries. The bicycle was like magic to my life….made it possible to hike, and to do calisthenics.

Perfect timing Sir. I'm 56, and a big fella, 16 st and 6'2". I used to play football at semi pro level, and boxing, as a young man. I've ridden bikes, all disciplines, for 30 years, but on and off. I say, perfect timing, because I've decided, from Saturday just gone, to get back into fitness training. Done 18 miles of walking in the past 3 days, and going to get out on my gravel bike on the nicer days. I'm looking forward to seeing this series, especially the nutrition side, something I've never been able to get right. Thanks for doing this. I'm an avid watcher of your channel & a big fan. 👍

I will be 77 in Feb. My motivation is primarily to be strong and do HIIT twice a week for cardiovascular fitness . I devote the other days to strength training . For my upper body I do 250 push-ups in 5 minutes . After resting for 5 minutes I do 45 hammer pull-ups and 15 hammer pull-ups with 10 kilograms and 30 chin-ups My core days emphasize timed prone cobras, timed locusts , dead bugs, timed Superman’s ,parallel points and 10 standing evil wheels For my legs I do clock lunges with 80lbs , timed ski tucks , split squats with 70lbs , step ups with 70 lbs and 100 light squats ( 75lb)

Our bodies have only so much graft and sporting activities in them. A lot depends on your work history and more importantly your injury list. I’m 60 and cycle a minimum of 150 miles a week, I stopped running years ago because I physically can’t. Detached ACL, compression vertebra fracture injury at 19 and the list goes on. I’m 72kg at 6’ retired at 57 and can still put 20 year olds to bed on the Peak District climbs. Diet, lifestyle and proper recovery are key, however we’re all made different. Some of my friends have had knee replacements, hips etc and are younger than me. Great video and keep on keeping on fella, you’re an inspiration to many I’m sure! 👍🏼💜🚴🏼🚴🏼🚴🏼🚴🏼 SUBSCRIBED

I agree with you. A positive attitude is needed. I'm 73 and feel like 53 and I plan multicast rides every week. I try to the YMCA everyday. I'm going to keep watching.

Wonderful series Simon -- and much needed. Really looking forward to it. Keep up the great work.

Just been introduced by a friend to your channel via the interview you did with the cardiologist, I recognised your voice then eventually remember you from your Look North days as I live in Newcastle. I will be 60 in July, I have competed all my life, in cycling, running and for the last 14 years triathlon, I started as a cyclist joining at local club at 9 years old, competing as a schoolboy until about 18, then switched to running and back to cycling and Tri. I was diagnosed last year with Atrioventricular nodal re-entry tachycardia (AVNRT), after a CT scan it was identified that I had calcification in the 3 main arteries to the heart, which I was shocked due to my background, but maybe that is what caused it? I had an ablation in November which hasn’t worked, so now on a waiting list for a more advanced ablation. Looking forward to the episodes in this series which are very relevant to me, seems like a great channel👌

Great topic to explore. Cant wait. I'm 68, still riding hard/consistently and i dont want to slow down

I'm 77 and have been riding seriously since I was 40, racking up well over 120K miles along the way. In the last couple years I was having trouble keeping off some weight. This past September my wife was diagnosed with a liver condition that can only be halted and slightly improved by a strict diet. I decided that I would also do the same as I will not eat something she cannot. We had to eliminate two things, sugar and flour. Flour causes inflammation in the liver and sugar fills the liver with fatty deposits leading to hardening. Since the 13th of Sept we have both lost 20 lbs and the results for me personally has been to increase energy and performance on the bike. I look forward to your videos.

I’m 63 and have about 60K miles on my 2001 bike. Rode 5K miles the year I turned 56 and rode 2.5K miles each of the last two years while undergoing prostate cancer surgery and radiation treatments. Weightlifting 2-4X a week and hiking when I can. Blessed to be where I’m at physically. BUT, THE NUMBERS AREN’T WHAT MATTERS! What does is KEEP MOVING… plan time for physical activity every day. God bless y’all!

Stumbled upon your KZfaq channel. Very nice! I"m 64, train daily for triathlon and more (i.e. long cycling events) ... Swim 2x per week, bike 3-4x per week (indoors now - Midwest USA), run 3-4x week, CrossFit 2-3x per week. I follow a whole food plant-based diet - no animal products (although I promise my wife and friends that I won't be socially complicated. I do have an occasional piece of Salmon when out with friends) Next up for me is 70.3 triathlon (65-69 age group). Later this year my wife (6 months younger) and I are planning Rim to Rim to Rim hike in the Grand Canyon. I'm inspired by endurance athletes of all ages... and hope to do the same for others. Thanks for sharing your journey! PS. Subscribed.

Brilliant, I'm 62 nearing 63 and have been a cyclist all of my life. That is the question I've been pondering, am I too old now. No, no and thrice no. You've hit a niche here. I look forward to following your videos on this subject.

Will look forward to this series with interest. I’ve just turned 65 and enjoy trail running and cycling. I completed my first 50 mile Lake District ultra this year having done various ultras over the last few years. Most running channels seem to focus on the young ‘whippets’ who I accept I will never catch but I enjoy just enjoying the view while running or cycling and for me the challenge is simply to keep on completing the challenges I set myself…. I’m certainly aiming to keep going for a good few years yet! 👍

I am 76 yrs old. On my annual wellness checkups my doctor will say to me "my prescription for you and your arthritis is go out and keep riding your bike!" I follow that prescription to the letter by riding 3000+ miles every year. I also am a certified ski instructor and last year skied 48 X's at our local ski area. All this definately helps to keep my knee arthritis in check.

Awesome!! I'm a life long runner, cycler...etc. the last year I have fallen off the wagon, this is the inspiration I think I need. 58 years young and looking to kick some exercise butt!!! Let's do this!!

I'm 70 and I am in your shoes and like you I have been adventuring, running , cycling, now kayaking, etc all of my adult life. I will use this series to motivate me to continue what we do to stay alive, vibrant, and relevant! Well done mate!!

I am an almost 60yr old female who has always been active. Swimming, cycling and hiking. Have been wanting to get into trail running for the last few years, but was set back by a number of random fractures and osteopaenic scare. So I started doing weight training and I feel like I am getting stronger by the day. Just completed my first unofficial 21.5km trail run. So onwards and upwards I say. I look forward to your series - thank you,!!!

So pleased this popped up on my suggestions. Love it!

64 yo runner here. To me the key is an attitude of endless striving. I sum it up as being like water. I deal with an endless series of minor injuries largely due to some chronic issues like an old nail puncture in my foot and some torn ligaments around a knee. To keep going I must always flow around these obstacles, finding different ways to maintain cardio fitness and strength by adapting my regimen to reach the limit of my capabilities on any given day. If my tarsal metatarsal joint is inflamed I will rest it for as long as it takes to heal but as soon as it heals I will start running again. In the meantime I walk, cycle, and do resistance training. Every injury requires and different combination of patience and persistence but overall the key is never to give up on the whole enterprise

I turned 60 in March of this year. I’m going to follow this series with interest. Over the years I’ve kept myself fit. Currently I bike, hike, run I’m expecting to live another 30+ years. I’ve had one or two injuries over the years, the most recent being two years ago when I ruptured my quadriceps tendon. I made a good recovery and was hiking eight weeks later. If I can keep doing my activities into my 80s I’ll be grateful and satisfied.

I'm in, and subbed!! Turned 60 4 months ago, and am still getting after it, just like I did in my teens. I'm a firm believer in: What you do in the previous decade, paves the way for the next. Looking forward to watching your vids (your videography and editing it outstanding)! I also post vids, and am currently detailing the process and outcome of a pair of surgeries that I had earlier this year to straighten my bowed legs, save what remains of my damaged knees, and keep on being athletic. Cheers!

71st bday in August..3 resolutions crochet a top, completed.. knitting a cardigan, in progress. Joined karate and got yellow belt.

Ni😊ce start Simon. I had my 80th birthday last week and my wife and i spent the day cycling our bikes in Albir in the Costa Blanca. I did 4000km last year and am over 3000km so far this year. Am planning my next ten years on my three electric bikes, riding in the sunshine of later life. Keep it up.

If you're not dead or have a physical limitation, and you want to do something, you will find a way to do it. If you're 90, and never did it before, what is stopping you? "I'll do it or die trying." I remember hearing a story of a woman who worked for AT&T for something like 40 years. Then, she decided to become a nun because she always wanted to be a nun. Then, there was the person who started college at 76. Someone told them they'd be 80 when they finished. The person replied that they would be 80 regardless. It's never too late to start. The only advice I would give is to do things today and not wait for tomorrow. Tomorrow may never come.

I am 72 years old. 3 years ago I was forced to retire from truck driving across America due to health issues. I was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. I needed a total reverse shoulder replacement. I couldn’t walk more than a couple of hundred feet or stand up for more than a couple of minutes due to degenerative disc disease and degenerative facit joint disease in my back. I recently had had a heart attack and had to get a stent placed in my heart. I had severe arthritis in my feet and hands. Three years ago, when I retired I got my shoulder replacement and had to take physical therapy. As part of the therapy I had to work out on a stationary bicycle. It made me remember how much fun I had on a bicycle when I was a child. I subsequently decided I needed to get back into cycling after 60 years. It turned out to be the best decision I had ever made. I now ride at least one hundred miles per week for five months and it is warm enough in Ohio. I am stronger than I have been in decades and I’m having the time of my life. I ride on the road and go mountain biking. I love to mountain bike but here in Ohio, the trails are closed whenever it rains and for several days after.

I’m 61 too and used to run n bike but feel less motivated to. I hope you can inspire me. Thx! 😎🤞🏼🇨🇦

Absolutely fantastic, as a seasoned cyclist I’m so pleased I’ve stumbled across your KZfaq channel, so informative and you seem like such a great chap, thanks for doing this and sharing your knowledge, nice taking the journey with 😊

I admire your dedication to keeping fit, as St Cuthbert said, physical exertion cleanses the soul. I am 65 in January also, been a life long amateur TT racing cyclist to a high level, winning inter club open events along the way and cycled hundreds of thousands of miles. Commuted 34 miles per day 5 days a week in all weather for 25 years. I have also won inter school football competitions, was senior school football captain, talent scouted for swimming, run half marathons and did triathlons briefly. The last two, I was always injured with running. Whilst cycling i have never been injured by cycling itself ( falling off is a different matter ) or swimming. My main sport has always been cycling, at it's peak about 300 miles a week. I am still cycling competatively at nearly 65, training right through the winter on zwift. My knees, although i have covered so much distance on the bike are perfect and I have an aerobic threshold pulse rate of 171, which i maintain for an hour each session, every other day now. My boss was just as dedicated to running and his knees are shot and nearly immobile now. Running, although good for your heart and lungs destroys your knees long term. Something you will badly need in your later years for mobility. I am also part of the UK bio bank study, take no prescription medicine, had positive ultra sound and mri scans as well as heart scans etc. The most positive measure for me is the carotid artery ultra sound check i had. It showed a completely empty pipe devoid of any arthoschlerosis at all. Physical activity, hardly ever drinking alcohol, not smoking and staying life long slim has paid off big time for me and it can for you. Remember the more oxygen you consume, the less time you will live because of free radicals being released and destroying your dna over time. Being fitter uses net less oxygen per day, by reducing your resting pulse rate , by improving your body's aerobic efficiency, as well as having as small a physique as possible to fuel with oxygen also. Keep fit, keep healthy it is the most effective medicine a person can take. But as you age, your ability to repair slows down. Cycling has minimal wear and damage because it is none impact and therefore you can do more of it. Running however has high wear, particularly the impact to your knees and hips and needs much more time to repair. The effect of this with continual regular running, is degradation over time, with repeated trauma and not enough repair to return the knee back to their original state, leading to serious knee mobility issues later in life. I have seen it.

Hi from Thailand. Retired expat, 77. I walk about 90 minutes a day. Long motorcycle rides 3-4 times acweek. Before did gym and some boxing. Unfottunately moved and no gym here. Have home weights, hopefully this will motivste me to start again. Thanks for the video.

Great idea Simon, I would be interested in your methods to keep active...I’m 64 and have always being active cycling, running, fell walking etc I have definitely changed the ways I cycle, run etc over the years. The general trend had been to forget about the times, data of each activity and instead enjoy the aesthetic experience of being outdoors. This has reduced the burn out and fatigue and kept me active. It took me a long time to reach this obvious piece of wisdom. I still tend to ride too hard on my bike sometimes which inevitably leads to me getting sick of cycling but I return to it after a short hiatus. I am fortunate to live in rural Northumberland so I am spoilt for choice for routes and rides. Personally I cannot stand the monotony of indoor gym exercises and will only go on the turbo in the foulest of weather. I am insufferable when injured and feel an awful creeping sense of unease if confined to barracks. I tend to eat real food and avoid lots of sugar. For me being outdoors doing something keeps me grounded and sane but I am never going to be as fast and strong as I was as a younger man but that’s absolutely fine.looking forward to your series.

I just stumbled onto program and my eyes went wide, terrific and way overdue! Haven't seen the rest but most certainly look forward to them. I'm 78+ male been a competitive swimmer all my life, now open water swim on Lake Michigan (when it doesn't try to eat me) and cycle almost daily. Oh and climb up and down on my 135yo Swedish farmhouse...it's my vertical health club. Ooorah to you!!

Am 70 in December. Still cycling / strength training. Over the years have lots of TdF mountains, end to ends, Cape Argus and vélodyssée towing a trailer. Double heart bypass, cancer survivor and red wine lover. Never give up life is not a rehearsal.

55yo here, want to keep riding into my 80s. Looking forward to the series. A quote I love: "Motivation is fickle. Thats where discipline and consistency take over."

I'm turning 82 in another month. I'm able to keep biking and touring because of modern medicine. Two new knees, two cataract surgery, two Achilles tendon repairs, carpal tunnel repair have allowed me to keep moving. I have given up cross country skiing and river kayaking. It is just easier to peddle out my drive and take off for the day or a week, with no driving to starting point and pickup. I biked to work for almost 40 years rain, snow, heat, wind and cold. I saw no reason to stop. A few weeks ago I soloed a two day ride with an overnight in a state campground. My old biking mates are now in the Book of Memory. I will be on an all day ride on a Rail to Trail tomorrow and plan on getting in 70 miles.

Great idea for a series. I'm 73 and ride every day, and lift weights three times a week. Like so many of the people here I have no plans to stop or slow down. I've been doing this since I was a kid - first tennis through college and then as a teaching pro. Then running, soccer, kayaking, road cycling, and so on. An interesting fellow you might want to do a piece about is Robert Marchand, a French cyclist who at 104 was able to able to average 15 mph for one hour (among other cycling records he set). He continued cycling through age 107 but stopped competing for records on doctors' advice (orders) when he was 106. He died at age 109 in 2021. Pretty inspiring I'd say.

Just love this. Cycling is my passion (used to be tennis) this year I’ve done 3 200k audax, my first gravel event, 3 yrs ago did LeJog, I’m 71 and next yr hope to do some longer distance events. I refuse to accept age as a limiting factor. I really believe keeping moving is key (I also walk my dog 3 times every day). Particularly looking forwards to your take on nutrition and strength training 👍

I started running at 68. I'm 72 now. Just finished my first 1/2 marathon and am training for a full. Feeling younger than I felt a decade ago too.

Good video on a good subject. I am 64 and I, like everyone else here, intend on going out with a bang. I have have two life changing events that showed me that I am not invincible. I now am feeling the "10 summers" deadline. One thing that I have to share is my bodies ability to heal itself quickly. I don't know if I heal well because of my diet or my lifestyle. I am a farmer who exercises and eats a high meat diet. As people post information on the comments section we can all learn. I look forward to the science.

I have just turned 64. Sport has accompanied me throughout my life. More than 20 years of handball, then 10 years of triathlon and long-distance running in the 80s/90s. I had to cut back for professional reasons, but have always been able to maintain my fitness to some extent by running and cycling. As a former professional soldier, I am now retired and have all the time in the world to fully enjoy my sport again. Unfortunately, I can no longer run due to my hip problems, but cycling - whether on a road bike or gravel bike - is my absolute passion. Unfortunately, I've neglected strength training somewhat, but I'm going to start now because it's so important to maintain your strength as you get older. I'm looking forward to your other videos on this topic.

Simon, many years ago I taught at Dylan Thomas’ old school… wonderful line : ‘Do not go gently in to that good night, rage, rage against the dying of the light’

For me, I do a lot of meditation, some yoga, walking and being very careful with my diet. At 63 I find this a good balance for me. I’m glad you’re not trying to advocate a one size fits all approach.

Knocking on the door of 50 and something I think about more often these days. Very much looking forward to this series. Happy cycling (for many more years)!

Just watching this episode again …. Your “ten summers” concept is great as a means of killing off procrastination, whether it be an activity or getting the gear to enable the activity to be undertaken - especially the ‘lumpy’ items like a new gravel bike, a proper lightweight tent and so on. ‘No pockets in a shroud’ so I’m told!

The old adage "If you dont use it you lose it" is a solid truth. I'm 66 years old and fortunately I love the outdoors and am in good health to enjoy it. I cycled 2600 kms of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route last year. I am going back this year to finish the last 1600 km. We are a lot more capable then we realize. Thank you for all your videos, I appreciate and enjoy your work

I can't wait. It sounds awesome. I'm 63. Love to ride my bikes , run and compete in OCR races. Looking forward to the videos

I just stared Gravel and MTB riding last year. It was amazing when I achieved my first cycling goal that was only 6 miles. Now I’m doing much more with ease and the MTB riding this year has been phenomenal! Good luck to everyone else out there that’s also starting late, but it’s been nothing less than a wonderful life transition experience, it really leads to another exciting stage in life. Remember don’t give up, the rewards will absolutely exceed your dreams. “Happy Trails”

What a great idea. I’m 63 and looking forward to watching more in this series 👍👍😊😊

I’m 73 and started riding bike again when I was 64. Climbed up all the big « Cols » in the Alpes and The Ventoux. Had a serious bike accident when I was 68 (broken my spine going down a steep slope in Spain, 4 surgeries plus Knee replacement). Started riding again at 72 and enjoint it, plus swimming 1 km every two days in the Summer. See a lot of people d’où inv thé same at 82 and +. I’ll stop when I won’t be able to do it for fun.

Awesome! cant wait to see what you produce. I'm sure you'll catapult the trend to be be more active in life beyond 50. Kudos!👍

Just came across your video. Subbed and no looking back. 68, have been athletic all of my life. Back in the saddle so to speak, walking, hiking, trail running, road cycling, gravel now as well, swimming, home gym, always try and eat well. All aboard......as Josh Bridges says before his workout......"Here We Go".......

Let us bear in mind that 65 is still quite young. At 70 I was cycling over a 100 km every Sunday, running 10km three times a week, and sea swimming up to 3km. Plus at cycling I could keep up with far younger cyclist. However at 77 I’m finding a drop off in my abilities. Just recently I have reluctantly stopped running because of knee pain, and could barely walk. I have since recovered but have decided to join a walking/ rambling group as I don’t want to risk not being able to walk pain free. Fortunately I’m still cycling and swimming but am now slower and not going as far. I always felt I’d be able to carry on forever but the closer I get to 80 I find a noticeable dip in my reactions and confidence.

Thank you for using the proper adverb 'healthily'. Probably the biggest impediment to exercise as we age, even though we maintain a proper weight, is our joints. Sadly after middle age our joints just aren't the same. Even worse if one develops osteoarthritis or RA. Now 73 I got hit with RA in my legs at age 45 but with proper medication I kept exercising mostly my mountain bike, resistance exercises every 3rd day, and swimming in summertime. Yes, you do have to put up with some minor aches and pains but the reward is strong muscles and cardio improvement. The key is to never stop exercising. Btw booze, drugs, smoking, and over-eating will ensure you will never have retirement years.

62 years old and my fitness has suffered a little since lockdown. I Intend doing the Frontier 300 next year and his series could not have come at a better time. Thank you Simon. Keep on keeping on 😀

I will be turning 65 mid December and just found your channel. I am relatively active but have some health challenges. Your channel might be for some encouragement. Subbed!

I’ll be 70 in April god willing. Always been a keen cyclist Walker and fairly decent badminton player. I’m still fit but haven’t done a lot of those three since the first covid lockdown. I started riding a modest motorbike again, back in 2019 with my sons group and since then my social life has exploded with regular weekly meetings, great food and literally hundreds of potential new like minded friends, a lot are the same age as me. ( and it’s a lot easier riding up steep hills this way!)😁

look forward to these videos.been cycling for 20years am 70 now find setting targets as the best motivation to get out ,especially cold wet days ! and tell someone what you are doing so you have to do it!!

A good friend of mine kept cycling for MANY years beyond 65. He really only took up bicycle touring in his late 50s, but kept at it. No real expedition stuff, just day riding and some overnight tours. He had a serious back issue, and later a heart condition, but was into his eighties by the time he switched to 100% e-bike riding. Just last Christmas he fell off his bike on a local popular riding route on a bike-lane. He did not awaken and passed away some 3-4 days later. It is not clear whether the injuries from the fall killed him, or it was medical episode (eg. stroke) that caused him to fall off the bike. Regardless he really passed away while doing what he loved, at age 88.

At 65 I was racing cyclocross; racing my bike across all terrains and carrying it up stairs again and again. At 63 I was competing in track, sprinting 100, 200 and 400 meters. I didn’t start serious athletics until I was in my 50s. I’m now 72 and had a setback with COVID but I’m well on my way back now. No running, but short intense cycling and trying to lift heavy. I’m hoping to get back to running soon.

Hi, you are absolutely right, I'm 81 and have been riding for for 40 years three times a week. Just keep going. My pals are a little younger but that helps me going. Thanks for your intrest.

This is just what I need! 65 y/o woman lost a lot of fitness in last few years (job pressure) but keen to get going as I look forward to retirement!😊

I met a woman from the U.K yesterday in Val Thorens. Still skiing at the age of 76 !

Love reading comments i am 65 and still running and riding lifting feel good and not ready to give in looking forward to the series

Awesome stuff! I'm a 70 year old man who started running at the age of 15. I'm still learning how to change my running at an older age, but still love to run and compete. Never stop!

I'm 87 and still racing in Thames racing skiffs, Used to be an ultra-distance runner until knocked off bike in 1992. A old running colleague of mine - also top cyclist -was trying to set the cycling 10k road record for the over 90s a year or so ago. Look for sports in later life which have little load on the joints and you can carry on till kingdom comes, which it does to all of us. Oh diet, high natural fats (butter, ghee, lard, beef dripping, cream, raw or unhomogenised milk, olive and coconut oils - no other veg oils: grass-fed ruminants - what they eat goes into you) and low carbohydrate, sugar.

I’m a little late but jumping on. I turn 68 tomorrow. When I was 18 I went to an Outward Bound camp. I asked the kayaking instructor how to stay upright in tough water. He said ‘Just keep paddling, harder than you think you need to’. That has stuck with me for 50 f%#*{}ing years.

I paddled out at Jensen Beach, not big 6 feet and I was sitting near a guy, maybe 30 years away. He eventually looked at me and said "I'm impressed." He elaborated, "His 38 years old friend was back standing on the beach looking out at us having not been able to paddle through the middle break sandbar." I said, "38 was 25 years ago." We laughed. But I don't eat meat. My basic foods are whole grain rice, whole milk plain yogurt bananas, and some green vegetables like cucumbers, bell peppers and green cabbage (which I add to hot water with Ramen). I do a basic core each morning or whenever. I ride the 6 miles out and 6 miles back from the condo to Stuart Beach. Once or twice a week maybe some very light dumb bells range of motion movements and paddling in the surf for upper body. My surfing is mostly paddling. I still ride a 6'2" on cleaners stuff or maybe I take a egg or a bigger mush board out on crappy days. I will even paddle around on my 8'5" on flat weekends to talk to the girls. It's my basic belief in endurance mostly. Riding for lower body. Paddling for upper body. Then there is Summers in Bulgaria hiking. Trails up and down, nice and slow, and swimming or biking. But with everything, slow is fast and just keep the cadence up. I recently did a BP check: 116/71 and 65 bpm resting pulse. And I'm not that thin at all. But it's the feeling of keeping in motion. I don't go for strength. It's endurance.

I’m 66, still very active as a cyclist and mountaineer so I am very interested in these videos Simon. Looking forward to seeing them. Thanks for sharing.

Very happy to see this video series. I'm looking forward a life like yours in the future, it's truly inspiring. I feel a big part of my life was held back by poor health choices. I changed my life 10 years ago when I went vegan and started cycling at first for commuting on a fixed gear but felt in love with the sport. I got into boxing as well because of my father who was a great boxer and cyclists in his town.