Re: RC: Re: Conditioning Human Body for Endurance Rides

[Liz Newfield <lizfield@jeffnet.org>]

In addition to conditioning your body, you might want to be sure that your
electrolytes and minerals are in balance.  We take care of our horses in
this area but don't always take care of ourselves.

 At 12:36 PM 6/14/99 -0700, you wrote:
>Sherie,
>Here is my advice from experience and a personal trainer point of view.  1st
>of all: RIDE. 2nd: STRETCH; the muscles will be much happier and less apt to
>cramp if they have (strength, that comes later) but also elasticity.  3rd:
>Walking helps to break the isometric cycle up and help the cramping. 4th:
>You might want to check your posting.  Going on your toes will give you sore
>gastrocs/calf muscles. 5th:  Don't drink highly concentrated
>drinks....DILUTE them 3-1 if not more with water.  6th:  RIDE!
>Have fun,
>susie
>-----Original Message-----
>From: guest@endurance.net <guest@endurance.net>
>To: ridecamp@endurance.net <ridecamp@endurance.net>
>Date: Monday, June 14, 1999 8:18 AM
>Subject: RC: Conditioning Human Body for Endurance Rides
>
>
>Sherie Taylor taylor@networksplus.net
>I just completed my 1st endurance ride yesterday (30 miles).  My calf and
>stomach muscles kept cramping up during the ride and are extremely sore
>today.  Does anyone have suggestions on how to condition my body for
>endurance riding?  I don't like to run.  Does weight training strengthen
>these muscles used during an endurance ride?  Does walking provide any
>benefit?
>
>
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