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90 degrees, dry, very little shade, first fifty of the year was completed in 11 hours (which is under the alotted time of 12 hours). Was a steep course, which took alot out of the horses, got off and walked or jogged what I could to help my horse, but it was quite the shock for my horse who had been being rode in 40 to 50 degree weather. So it was perhaps toughest 50 mile endurance ride I have experienced yet in my 4 years of endurance riding. Good pulses for my horse, he ate good, and drank good. All I ate all day was mini wheats, three Luna bars….was dying for regular food for dinner (finally got lasagna, salad, and well-deserved pie!). Good day, wanted to strangle my sister whom I rode with all day(along with my mother, who is always a good riding buddy) and she was grouchy and not so nice all day.

Workout:

• Type: Other
• Date: 05/17/2008
• Time: 05:00:00
• Total Time: 11:00:00.00

So my first hundred mile endurance ride comes up in June, a little freaked out about it but I can only hope my horse Flame and I will be ready. So today rode 20 miles on Flame, yesterday I rode 9 miles. Also ran 7 miles at about 6.2 mph at a 2 incline on treadmill. So today I am utterly exhausted, all the posting on my horse really takes it out of me fast…considering I only get to ride on the weekends when I go home to Bigfork from zoo town.  So the weekends are pushed to the limit. Also trained my young filly Whisper, got on her and rode her around while being ponied, so that there was no room for bronc ride like moments. First time I have rode Whisper, she is doing good, still lots to learn and lots of mileage needed. Am trying to get new cycling shoes with clips for triathlons, not a clue what is a good brand or what to look for other than velcro? Need a pair of shoes that will double for mountain biking and rode biking, in other words they need to be ‘walk-able’…also I think stiff is the way to go (so people tell me) what says the masses eh? Tough week ahead, studying for finals. Got to keep training, and walking dogs (T-dog is getting a little fat on Q-puppy treats). Sometimes I train so much I forget my T-dog needs an hour to two hour walk/hike also…where can I find time somedays?? Even with all the scheduling in the world there is never enough time for all I need to do.

biking one hour, run half an hour, weight/strength train