I'm just about to turn 40 and am training for some riding I will be doing on vacation this summer. I hadn't done much serious riding before this but participate in other sports so was starting with an athletic base but not much riding base.

I started in January with 2 spin classes per week mixed in with my regular running and soccer playing routine. Once the weather improved in mid-March, I got out on the weekend for rides of 20-25 miles while keeping up with the spin classes. Once daylight savings time hit, I could get outside after work and skip the spin classes unless the weather was bad. I've also started increasing the mileage on weekends (40-60 mile rides).

My current routine is two weeknight rides of 20-25 miles, two longer weekend rides, run two days, an occasional soccer game and one rest day per week. My main goal is to be fit enough to have fun on my trip. But it is also nice to see some improvement along the way. I am finally getting to the point where I can keep up with the slow pack on the group rides. I struggle a little on the hills still so I'm thinking of taking a climbing clinic in early June to see if a little coaching can help me out there.

I'm always on the lookout for tips/pointers. It's great hearing what others like me are doing!

Beth