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I am not going to put anyone down here, BUT, to say that just because someone gets old and unable to do the sport, does NOT mean that it will change their perception of what endurance is to them.  My mother is 72 now, and hasn't been able to do "endurance" in any form for several years because of health issues.  But she will be the first one to tell you, that to her...."IT ain't endurance unless it is at least 50 miles".   So, please don't generalize that statement....It isn't so black and white.

 

Jody

Ridecamp Guest <guest-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Please Reply to: Rob Losey jrlosey@centurytel,net or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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> Mary Ann Spencer's comment to a newbie; "Remember 25 milers are NOT true endurance but a place to
>  start."
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> There's is always someone who will tell you 25s aren't much because they're doing 50s, or 50s aren't much because they're doing 100s. They're just stroking they're own ego. I don't pay much attention to people who spend alot of time stroking themselves.
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> Endurance is working hard. Preparing yourself and horse and pushing yourself while riding within your current limits. That may be a 25, 50, 100, or multiple 100s. Set your own realistic goals and go for them.
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> When someone tells you a 25 isn't endurance you can have the smug satisfaction that someday when that person is old, tired, and in their 90s a 25 is no longer within their capabilities. Ask them then what endurance is. It won't be measured in miles, but in feet between the living room and the bath room, and if they can make it in time.
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> Ride your own ride and enjoy the ride.
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> Rob and Annabelle
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