Re: RC: Tevis as first 100

[Maureen Mathisen <blueoak@snowcrest.net>]

Re: Tevis as first l00

Actually, I attempted (and finished in the middle) of the Tevis, and it
WAS my first l00 miler.  This was, however, after conditioning for it
for three years,(doing many slow and middle 50 milers) and because there
were NO other hundreds in the region close enough for me to practice on. 
I DON'T think  the high non-completion rate is because of too stringent
vetting--I think it is because we are in an area where there are many
riders(not all endurance) who feel the Tevis is a prestigious   ride to
do, and may attempt it without previous ENDURANCE  training .

It is also an international caliber ride, and that draws many riders who
want to say they have "done the Tevis" without perhaps the experience
that is needed to complete it.  And, no matter how well you're prepared,
there is always that piece of "luck"(good or bad) that enters into it. 
Ask any rider who has tried the trail and sometimes finished and
sometimes not--it is sometimes the deciding factor no matter how well
prepared you are!
Maureen

SDT wrote:
> 
> >how many riders attempt Tevis for their FIRST 100!
> 
> Amazing as it might be, many people who have completed the Tevis multiple
> times say that the Tevis is a good first 100 'cause they take such good
> care of you and the vetting is outstanding.  The vets pull horses that are
> questionable at all.  This trail has miles of tough terraine and the last
> thing the vets want is a horse in trouble in a hard to reach location.
> Also the advance information supplied to the entrants is outstanding.  The
> trail is well used by horses, bikes, hikers and runners.  The Western
> States Run is 6/26 so this trail is very well maintained.  This is probably
> the best ride in the world to prepare for if you are so inclined from the
> Tevis Fun Ride in April to the Clinic , to the lst time riders pre- ride.
> I have not ridden the Tevis but have done other 100's.  Will let you know
> if this assessment is accurate IMO.  IMO opinion, the lower than average
> completion rate is mainly 'cause of the tough vetting.
> 
> Sharon
> West Region
> 
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