Ridecamp: Re: [RC] Fw: Norco Riverdance part 3

At 03:41 PM 9/2/02, Becky Hackworth wrote:
> I could hardly breath.  I felt like I was gasping with air hunger.  My 
> ribs didn't hurt, so I didn't think I had broken a rib or punctured a 
> lung.  Probably with 3 miles to go I had to tell Sue I couldn't trot any 
> more.  Everything hurt.  Small rub areas had become gaping wounds due to 
> the wet sandy cloths.  Muscle fatigue so bad I couldn't lift my arms.  My 
> lips were tingling.  I couldn't feel my legs and my arms down to my elbows 
> were also tingling.

Now THAT is endurance!  I've been there and done that, as have many of us. 
Crazy, all of us.  Congratulations on your excellent finish - all A's for 
your horse.  You go, girl!
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