RE: [RC] Questions .. preparing for the first 50! - Ranelle Rubin
Lynn,
IMO, all you need to do conditioning-wise is add one long ride a week as weather permits..at least 15 miles if not 20. A good test ride once a month with 25-30 miles (add a simulated vet check with a 20 min or so break and a snack half way) and you will be set..Congratulations!
As for riding a bred mare, I have not done it, so will have to let others comment. I would like to suggest you check out the Breeder Pac product from Dynamite to support her "athletic pregnancy" and would be happy to answer any questions privately you may have.
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> From: labdoggy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx > To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [RC] Questions .. preparing for the first 50! > Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:53:23 -0500 > > Hey there everyone! > > I usually lurk here and learn. > I’m coming out of the closet! I’m ready to step up to the plate and > try 50 milers this coming ride season. I rode all CTR and LD in 06 and 07. 25-30 milers. > > I have been riding my mare about 2x a week at this point. Max miles per ride would be about 6 or 7 miles. > > What do I need to do between now and my first ride (Hopefully Hornswaggle in NY!) > May 11th, to make sure that she’s ready to go the 50 mile distance? Suggestions, > insights....etc etc appreciated! > > Also…. I am having her bred the week of April 14th via AI. > Any issues with that and doing a ride 3 weeks later? > > Lynn Brunetto > Waynesburg, PA M35622 > > > > =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= > > 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!! > > =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= >
