I'm 130 lbs and pump my road tires to 100 psi, max. 90 or 80 would be fine as long as I am paying attention to the crud on the road and my tires are in good shape. No need to go super high with psi if you are fairly light. That is for the big boys, or if you are trying to get the ultimate advantage in a race. A slightly softer tire makes a big difference in the comfort of your ride, and no damage results as long as you check the tire's psi frequently (i.e., don't let it get low).
The advice to press on the valve and let the valve open and a bit of air escape before pumping them up is very good. Also, orienting the valve so it is at 7 to 11 o-clock makes the pump happier and more likely to "seal." That is, the head of the pump shouldn't be at an awkward angle or be fighting the resistance of the hose when you attach it. This has all been said... And I find keeping my arms straight and using my whole upper body instead of just my arms to pump up tires really makes it quite do-able. I pump up a lot of tires and my pump ain't fancy...it costs about $40 retail.
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