Re: RC: A picture is worth a thousand words

[Tivers@aol.com]

In a message dated 1/11/00 1:52:22 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
guest@endurance.net writes:

<< Studies show that horses travel at a gait and speed to reduce energy 
consumption and stress on the=
 ir legs. Does this mean I should let the horse pick the gait if I pick the 
speed we travel? >>


In general, yes. In specific, you can anticipate changes in terrain better 
than the horse and also perceive the whole exercise protocol in advance, 
including the race terrain you'll be facing a few weeks hence. So, there can 
be reasons to enforce a walk or a trot occasionally. 

ti


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