ridecamp@endurance.net: [endurance] Training
[endurance] Training
navion@lightspeed.net
Tue, 02 Jan 1996 17:51:13 PST
Thank you Truman!
I'm glad to see someone with more experience than I post a reasonable,
realistic and healthy training regime. I currently train my 6 year old twice a
week. One 6 mile during the work week and one 15 to 25 on the weekend. These
are at average speeds of 5-6 mph. I work the uphills at heart rates above 150
and walk the downhills. I walk the hard or rocky footing. This training allows
my horse to finish 50's midpack with reserve. He was tired with little reserve
after his first 50 miler 14 months ago but the early 50's finished off his
conditioning. We just did 90 miles in 2 days at Death Valley and he was still
fresh at the vet check. He is ready for his first 100.
Jim Mitchell
navion@bak2.lightspeed.net
Bakersfield, Calif.