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Re: [RC] What is a "reasonable pace"? - Rae CallawayYou're going to have to speed it up a bit. 10 miles in 2 1/2 hours equals 25 miles in 6 1/4 hours. You don't have 6 hours to complete an LD, you have to subtract the hold time to get your actual allowed riding time. For instance, if the hold is 45 minutes, then you have a total of 5:15 to ride 25 miles.
Rae
Tall C Arabians - Central
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From: susan cooper <desertduty@xxxxxxxxx> To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, November 2, 2006 9:42:09 AM Subject: [RC] What is a "reasonable pace"? Since I am a Newbie who has yet to do a ride (planning on Square Nail in March), just what is considered a "reasonable pace"? I am currently riding my green, 6yo 1/2 Arab, 1/2 TWH on mostly Jeep trails, some deep sand washes, mostly flat desert about 9-10 miles 2 to 4 times a week and it takes me about 2 1/2 hours. This is easy for her, and I am ready to continue the same distance, and bump up the amount of trotting/gaiting with only an occasionaly canter thrown in. Her resting HR is 34, walking (3-4mph) HR is 70, trotting (7-8mph) HR is 160 which drops to 70-80 within 2 minutes of walking. We always walk the last mile home, and when I dismount, her HR is down to 50. So is 9-10 miles in 2 1/2 hours considered a "reasonable pace"? Will this get me a finish in an LD in 6 hours?
Thanks,
Susan in NV __________________________________________________
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