Ridecamp: Re: [RC] LD Finish Line - I'll be there no matter what

In a message dated 12/20/2002 12:05:09 PM Pacific Standard Time, lanconn@xxxxxxx writes:


> An "elevator" ride is one where you can "upgrade" to the next distance. 
> For example, you could enter a 25, but at the finish of the 25, you
> could tell the RM that you wanted to upgrade and do the 50. 


Wow that would be nice. After the last LD after an hour I was ready to go out again. I'm the weakest link in our team...just don't think I could do 50 but I want to really bad. It just would seem so overwhelming at the beginning...though 25 doesn't seem like a big deal anymore....it sure did at first though.

I know I should just do it but can't seem to make that leap....I keep what iffing myself out of a 50.

I know you guys who have done miles and miles think 25 is no big deal...but for me it was... especially on a 13 hand pony. If it wasn't for the LD rides I would have never have attempted this sport. Maybe some of you think people like me shouldn't even be in the sport...we cheapen the "endurance" title. Maybe I would feel that way if they started having 15 mile LD rides....I don't know.

All I can say is I am greatful for LDs and am proud to ride them, at my pace...which can be pretty darn slow! I guess I could go out and buy a 16 hand arab and run at the front...or make sure I do my 25 miles in a couple hours...and then say the slow pokes horse's aren't fit.

One of the things I am learning very fast about endurance. It is easier to go fast than slow. My slow 25's are my brand of endurance...don't care what other people call them.


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