In his mid-to-late twenties, when most athletes are sharpening their edge, Neal Fryett was doing none of that. He was walking the streets of New York City, working as a technology analyst for a private equity firm, barely exercising. Two decades later, Fryett is one of the most successful indoor cyclists in the world—at 46 years old.
In high school and college, Fryett had been a competitive runner with an affinity for the 800 meters (PR of 1:51). He ran post-collegiately for Club Northwest and The New York Athletic Club for several years, but he said, "That wasn’t a realistic career path." So instead of pursuing athletics, Fryett ceased running to focus on his career in information technology and economics.
