# 60+ **URL:** https://forum.intervals.icu/c/60-plus/9.md [Latest](https://forum.intervals.icu/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.intervals.icu/categories.md) --- ## [About the 60+ category](https://forum.intervals.icu/t/about-the-60-category/5943)
**Author:** [@david](https://forum.intervals.icu/u/david)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [17 January 2022 11:02 UTC](https://forum.intervals.icu/t/about-the-60-category/5943 "2022-01-17T11:02:41Z")
A group for us who have been here for more than 60 years. https://intervals.icu/g/60 --- ## [TSS and IF. Where can I find these indicators?](https://forum.intervals.icu/t/tss-and-if-where-can-i-find-these-indicators/91822)
**Author:** [@brevet-29](https://forum.intervals.icu/u/brevet-29)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [21 February 2026 14:17 UTC](https://forum.intervals.icu/t/tss-and-if-where-can-i-find-these-indicators/91822 "2026-02-21T14:17:28Z")
Which graph shows TSS and IF. Where can I find these indicators? --- ## [Joe Friel on fast after 60 or 70](https://forum.intervals.icu/t/joe-friel-on-fast-after-60-or-70/28255)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Webber](https://forum.intervals.icu/u/Michael_Webber)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [24 March 2023 15:49 UTC](https://forum.intervals.icu/t/joe-friel-on-fast-after-60-or-70/28255 "2023-03-24T15:49:25Z")
From: David Williams A couple of interesting items to share. First, Joe Friel has posted the first of a new series on his blog about being fast after 60 or 70. Good information. I look forward to his future posts. Here… --- ## [VO2max and the dreaded 3rd booster vaccination](https://forum.intervals.icu/t/vo2max-and-the-dreaded-3rd-booster-vaccination/5963)
**Author:** [@Stephen\_Humlen-Grins](https://forum.intervals.icu/u/Stephen_Humlen-Grins)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [1 November 2022 17:08 UTC](https://forum.intervals.icu/t/vo2max-and-the-dreaded-3rd-booster-vaccination/5963 "2022-11-01T17:08:49Z")
Ok, first a bit of background. I’m 74 as fit as a fiddle and been cycling 6 years, prior to that cross country skier and marathon runner, had to give those up due to Osteoporosis in my hip. Anyway enough about that. Dec… --- ## [3-minute Critical Power Test](https://forum.intervals.icu/t/3-minute-critical-power-test/7748)
**Author:** [@AlanH](https://forum.intervals.icu/u/AlanH)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [26 May 2022 10:38 UTC](https://forum.intervals.icu/t/3-minute-critical-power-test/7748 "2022-05-26T10:38:14Z")
Has anyone done a 3-minute all out CP test? I was reading about the various tests for CP when I came across this 3-minute all out effort, various videos give the impression that it’s a painful experience but I wasn’t go… --- ## [Heart Rate Variability?](https://forum.intervals.icu/t/heart-rate-variability/6120)
**Author:** [@David\_Williams](https://forum.intervals.icu/u/David_Williams)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [14 April 2022 01:23 UTC](https://forum.intervals.icu/t/heart-rate-variability/6120 "2022-04-14T01:23:36Z")
How many regularly use HRV to guide your training? I’ve been tracking HRV with a Tickr chest HRM for a couple of years using the free Elite HRV app and more recently KubiosHRV as well. I view it as one helpful data poin… --- ## [Training Blocks](https://forum.intervals.icu/t/training-blocks/6013)
**Author:** [@Steve\_Tucker](https://forum.intervals.icu/u/Steve_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [30 March 2022 23:28 UTC](https://forum.intervals.icu/t/training-blocks/6013 "2022-03-30T23:28:00Z")
I guess most of us organise our training into periodised blocks? Classically these are divided into Base and Build blocks and are commonly 3 weeks on with a recovery week, though can be 4 on with one recovery week. How… --- ## [New Research Suggests Lowering Protein Requirements for Masters Athletes](https://forum.intervals.icu/t/new-research-suggests-lowering-protein-requirements-for-masters-athletes/8544)
**Author:** [@Steve\_Tucker](https://forum.intervals.icu/u/Steve_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [7 March 2022 10:45 UTC](https://forum.intervals.icu/t/new-research-suggests-lowering-protein-requirements-for-masters-athletes/8544 "2022-03-07T10:45:54Z")
I haven’t had time to read it in depth yet but thought it may be worth posting here to see what others may think, we have been told for some time that we need more protein rather than less. LINK HERE --- ## [Biggest training mistakes](https://forum.intervals.icu/t/biggest-training-mistakes/7798)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Dorminey](https://forum.intervals.icu/u/Jeff_Dorminey)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [26 February 2022 03:19 UTC](https://forum.intervals.icu/t/biggest-training-mistakes/7798 "2022-02-26T03:19:29Z")
Just for giggles what are the biggest training mistakes you have ever made? Since I started this topic I’ll tell mine. I scheduled a colonoscopy 10 days before my “A” race. The test went fine, but I was so depleted and … --- ## [Post high intensity (race) endurance event recovery](https://forum.intervals.icu/t/post-high-intensity-race-endurance-event-recovery/7324)
**Author:** [@Todd\_Bowen](https://forum.intervals.icu/u/Todd_Bowen)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [17 February 2022 14:08 UTC](https://forum.intervals.icu/t/post-high-intensity-race-endurance-event-recovery/7324 "2022-02-17T14:08:34Z")
I have just spent an hour on Dr. Google’s web site studying topics related to recovery after hard events. For context I raced a 64 mile/100K winter gravel event, two hours of accumulated time at threshold and above. I … --- ## [Several questions regarding heart rate](https://forum.intervals.icu/t/several-questions-regarding-heart-rate/6371)
**Author:** [@Todd\_Bowen](https://forum.intervals.icu/u/Todd_Bowen)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [8 February 2022 17:30 UTC](https://forum.intervals.icu/t/several-questions-regarding-heart-rate/6371 "2022-02-08T17:30:03Z")
In the Northern Hemisphere it is winter. I have noticed that when doing hard outdoor efforts for the same power my heart rate does not come up. The outdoor temperatures that I'm specifically talking about are 20-30F/-… --- ## [Weight Training and Stretching](https://forum.intervals.icu/t/weight-training-and-stretching/7018)
**Author:** [@David\_Williams](https://forum.intervals.icu/u/David_Williams)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [5 February 2022 14:05 UTC](https://forum.intervals.icu/t/weight-training-and-stretching/7018 "2022-02-05T14:05:10Z")
I want to be more consistent with resistance training twice a week and would welcome recommendations on a regimen that supports a cycling plan but also is designed for overall health and longevity as we age. Back in my y… --- ## [Max Heart Rate Risk?](https://forum.intervals.icu/t/max-heart-rate-risk/6638)
**Author:** [@David\_Williams](https://forum.intervals.icu/u/David_Williams)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [28 January 2022 05:10 UTC](https://forum.intervals.icu/t/max-heart-rate-risk/6638 "2022-01-28T05:10:57Z")
Now that I’m pursuing polarized training, I’ve also tried to avoid hitting my max HR (~162 for me). On a semi-hilly group ride Sunday, I consciously tried to stay below 95% of max, but could not climb a 9-10% hill withou… --- ## [Another on training for oldies](https://forum.intervals.icu/t/another-on-training-for-oldies/6333)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Webber](https://forum.intervals.icu/u/Michael_Webber)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 January 2022 23:18 UTC](https://forum.intervals.icu/t/another-on-training-for-oldies/6333 "2022-01-22T23:18:05Z")
Another piece on training for oldies: Racing fit and over 40: Training secrets of the super-veterans | Cycling Weekly Much shorter and cheaper than Cavell! --- ## [Cavell's The Midlife cyclist](https://forum.intervals.icu/t/cavells-the-midlife-cyclist/6147)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Webber](https://forum.intervals.icu/u/Michael_Webber)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [22 January 2022 17:51 UTC](https://forum.intervals.icu/t/cavells-the-midlife-cyclist/6147 "2022-01-22T17:51:37Z")
Hi all: Pez cycling has a review of what seems like an interesting read for we who are age-challenged: PEZ Bookshelf: The Midlife Cyclist - PezCycling News. Quincy Five Thanks for the book rec. Downloaded. “But his su…