> It is certain that an endurance ride is going to cause muscle damage and
> inflammation--during the event.
Do you really think so? In what sense? Just curious, maybe you could
explain your thoughts on this a little more...just curious? I'm unclear
whether you mean the low-level stress that then triggers compensatory
growth and strengthening, or if you mean damage beyond that point.
Again, just interested to hear your point of view on this.
Susan Evans