tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348874130055249951.post5354397218482011320..comments2015-01-19T05:21:25.976-08:00Comments on 80-80-8 ... the reckoning: Going for 10mph -- again.Hugh Fergusonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00650310610404856230noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348874130055249951.post-82151667020887479732011-08-17T16:45:37.696-07:002011-08-17T16:45:37.696-07:00Thanks, guys. Wow, LA to Boston at 75! Maybe if ...Thanks, guys. Wow, LA to Boston at 75! Maybe if I keep training ...Hughnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348874130055249951.post-8868505840913709742011-08-16T12:23:36.082-07:002011-08-16T12:23:36.082-07:00Sounds like you're doing great with your train...Sounds like you're doing great with your training. Time in the saddle is what counts. That makes you stronger. Nutrition and rest are important also. Especially as you get older (I'm 67). I recently rode from Los Angeles to Boston with a man who is 75 and he did almost every inch (had to SAG a few times). Keep up the good work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348874130055249951.post-9076334650513943872011-08-15T20:03:49.486-07:002011-08-15T20:03:49.486-07:00I guess that's what happens as you improve. Ye...I guess that's what happens as you improve. Years ago I used to say something like "When I'm in shape it won't be so hard", but as time went by I learned that in reality, as you get in better shape, you are still working at your sport aggressively, so it never feels easier because you keep pushing yourself the same and you are just going faster for the same amount of perceived effort.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com