Re: RC: Re: Re:overweight an issue? - Weight vs. lean mass

[Tivers@aol.com]

In a message dated 7/25/00 3:25:14 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com writes:

<< << Educated guess-wise, would the same hold true for shorter distance 
 anaerobic
  events like 25 mile rides?  Since generally the 25 mile horses/riders are 
"on
  average" not in as good a physical shape? >>
 
 LD's are NOT run anaerobically!  That would be some feat...
 
 Heidi >>

There is always some anaerobic work being done, even at slow speeds. Lack of 
fitness and speed both increase the anaerobic percentage. However, you're 
correct that VLA4 will probably never be reached in an endurance race.

ti