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Re: [RC] 100 milers(job survey, etc.) - sharp penny--- Cindy Collins <ccollins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: It is mental, as so many pros have said. This seems to be an underlying thread I would like to explore. What is the difference in mindset between the 50 and the 100 miler? What do you do to prepare yourself mentally to do 100's? Doing 50's I never think of total miles, I just go from VC to VC. Is this thinking also best for 100's? I remember awhile back Angie said something about just thinking she would ride all day and not worry about miles down or miles to go. Is this pretty standard with most 100 milers? What mind tricks do you 100 milers use? Regards, Penny I've completed eighteen 100 milers during my career. On two of those it was the horse's first competition. There were no problems. I just went to finish. I would be thrilled to "mentor" anyone who wants to come ride the Big Horn 100. I would also "pre-ride" sections with anyone who wants to come early enough. Hope to see y'all there. Cindy I would be interested in knowing how many of myfellow RideCampers are self-employed and how many hold down regular day jobs. And if you do hold down day jobs, how do you get away from work to travel to a ride?I'm a fulltime physician/surgeon, but not self-employed.? I'm lucky in that I can afford to travel and care for two wonderful horses.? Would Manny and I be ready for a 100 miler if I didn't work full-time?? Doubtful.? If anything, I think my job keeps me from overdoing it or pushing too hard.? We manage 3-4 rides a week weather permitting and I spend? most of my vacations either at LD rides or camping with the horses.? Sure I would love to someday do a 100 miler!? We're chipping away at the training.? We're planning several more challenging LD rides (more hills, more weather) this season and a 50 in the fall if all goes well.? I cannot complain, I have a wonderful life and wonderful companions.? Isn't that what its all about? Jennifer. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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