tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post5528111790003064098..comments2023-09-09T05:35:11.672-07:00Comments on Boots and Saddles: 20 MT - 2010Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16627065628317652042noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-36798172252347269032010-03-01T17:31:10.697-08:002010-03-01T17:31:10.697-08:00that sounded both awful and awesome - you are toug...that sounded both awful and awesome - you are tough! congratulations!<br /> - <a href="http://theequestrianvagabond.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Equestrian Vagabond</a>The Equestrian Vagabondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15600011873327347121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-82484526894761539012010-03-01T17:19:54.127-08:002010-03-01T17:19:54.127-08:00Congratulations!! Seriously you are an inspiration...Congratulations!! Seriously you are an inspiration to newbs like me :) What a fantastic accomplishment!! Your horse sounds amazing!cowgurly02noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-22914905431952766042010-03-01T13:03:32.003-08:002010-03-01T13:03:32.003-08:00Yep, I should have been there to spoon puddings an...Yep, I should have been there to spoon puddings and macaroni salad down you.<br /><br />Sounds amazing! I really do wish I'd a' been there.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06022843273272878598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-49009121636686580622010-03-01T12:20:47.811-08:002010-03-01T12:20:47.811-08:00Yeah Mel and Farley! How exciting! I thought of yo...Yeah Mel and Farley! How exciting! I thought of you several times on Saturday, espeshally while I was out riding and go rained on and soaked (mostly I was mad about my new saddle getting wet!).<br /><br />It sounds like you need a crew for 100s. In other words someone to stuff food down your throat! If you want a crew and can't find anyone else, I would love to crew for you sometime! What better way for me to learn more about taking care of your horse at an endurance ride.<br /><br />Mud sucks! I am lucky (or wait, do I mean horribly unlucky?) that my horses are very used to mud. Even though I don't ride in it often, Lucy has perfected running up, down and across very muddy hills without taking a wrong step.<br /><br /><br />Anyway, I am so glad that you finished and that Farley did well! Now you need to start worrying less about her and a little more about yourself, you want to be doing this until a ripe old age so take care of yourself now!<br /><br />(I'll send you an e-mail later about riding at Fort Ord)<br /><br />JJBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115540814717548371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-62569023753459780152010-03-01T12:20:04.665-08:002010-03-01T12:20:04.665-08:00Congratulations, Mel! It sounds like you and Farl...Congratulations, Mel! It sounds like you and Farley learned a lot from this experience and you both made it through in [mostly] on piece! I'm looking forward to the full story.<br /><br />Ellyellesceehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16808681799139011365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-72608482051778974992010-03-01T11:59:44.978-08:002010-03-01T11:59:44.978-08:00First, congratulations!!! That first 100 is a hug...First, congratulations!!! That first 100 is a huge milestone and you should be proud of your accomplishments.<br /><br />Second, eat, eat, eat. I know how it is, I have trouble with it during a ride too. But I'd bet that most of your problem with feeling fatigued, naseaous, and generally "not well" the second part of the ride was due in large part to lack of calories. YOU are an athlete in this endeavor too, and you can't expect your body to perform if you don't provide it with fuel.<br /><br />We've got a lot of good suggestions on the 100-miler list, but a few things I would personally recommend:<br /> - Make sure you keep several packs of Gu or somesuch in your saddle packs, AND TAKE THEM. When you start to feel punky, that means you should have had one about 30 minutes ago. ;)<br /> - Have some sort of nutricious drink at EVERY vet check. I prefer the lactose-free meal replacement type drinks or a V8 (either the classic or a fruit blend). These are quick and easy calories to get down and the V8s are packed full of natural elytes. On a cold ride, these do okay in the saddle bags as well.<br /> - Trail snacks or other foods. Find something you can stomach and EAT it (don't just carry it all day - classic mistake). You might find you feel a lot better getting away from some of the high fructose stuff like the Poptarts. Things like nuts, fruits, cheeses (I love the little plastic fruit cups, string cheese or the little circle Babybel cheeses for rides). Have food in the vet checks easily available (ie READY TO EAT with no prep) in **little sized portions**. Convince yourself to eat at least a few bites.<br /><br />Also, good WATERPROOF clothing will make a huge difference. Find some good quality Gortex gear, a full jacket and PANTS. I prefer a light weight, something that I can layer as needed for warmth under. You also expended a lot of energy keeping your body warm.<br /><br />The next one will be easier, I promise. =)Tevis Storieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16172396968690778655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-67873526436087982862010-03-01T11:42:30.673-08:002010-03-01T11:42:30.673-08:00I'm so proud of you and Farley!
SharleneI'm so proud of you and Farley!<br />SharleneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-25999100597619234392010-03-01T11:18:14.363-08:002010-03-01T11:18:14.363-08:00Congrats! That sounds horrible and wonderful, all...Congrats! That sounds horrible and wonderful, all at once! <br /><br />My husband has also learned the hard way that once I offhandedly mention I'm a wee bit hungry, he has an hour to feed me or I start crying. I have resorted to high-protein powerbar type energy bars - they don't taste <i>horrible</i> and they are pretty easy to choke down, even if you're already mounted again.Funderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358687366401205336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-29558168910988615342010-03-01T10:56:18.949-08:002010-03-01T10:56:18.949-08:00All I have to say is that I am totally in awe of y...All I have to say is that I am totally in awe of you and Farley. And a top 10 finish to boot! Amazing!OnTheBithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07688127613313016544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-82599768349296780492010-03-01T10:48:29.495-08:002010-03-01T10:48:29.495-08:00*Oh* I'm tearing up! *blinking furiously*
D...*Oh* I'm tearing up! *blinking furiously*<br /><br />Deep breath!<br /><br />I'm so happy for you :)<br /><br />Will look forward to reading your further thoughts on the experience.<br /><br />Long distance "granny hug".<br /><br />~E.G.All Who Wanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15811193190492037859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-29626905208561199682010-03-01T10:40:42.520-08:002010-03-01T10:40:42.520-08:00Congratulations!! Can't wait to hear more of t...Congratulations!! Can't wait to hear more of the story. And hey, now that you've made it through one 100, the next will be that much easier! :DBreannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14926688591022319522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-33591635514112870292010-03-01T10:37:19.696-08:002010-03-01T10:37:19.696-08:00Mel, I'm so thrilled for you and Farley--congr...Mel, I'm so thrilled for you and Farley--congratulations! <br /><br />Sounds like you've definitely identified some places where you can improve your routine (uhhh, hanging out with Dave Rabe should help, the guy knows how to do 100s fer shore!). <br /><br />Here's something for you: during the daylight hours, the rider is in charge. After dark, however, the horse takes the wheel...and most of them do a better job choosing the pace/path than we do! Sounds like your mare was doing that--hurrah.<br /><br />For recovery, I recommend as much sleep as you can manage, and DRINK WATER. Your muscles are full of sludge. Your brain is overloaded. Water and rest will fix you better than you can ever know.<br /><br />And once again: Congratulations! You did it!AareneXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17569818745110332355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-25986321355265839872010-03-01T10:21:37.048-08:002010-03-01T10:21:37.048-08:00yay!!! Congratulations!!!yay!!! Congratulations!!!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771289932849704113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-76785745904160995862010-03-01T10:18:45.839-08:002010-03-01T10:18:45.839-08:00WOW! This is so awesome! What an incredible expe...WOW! This is so awesome! What an incredible experience. :-)Breehttp://www.cavalliconnections.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-56880408888579939952010-03-01T10:13:23.506-08:002010-03-01T10:13:23.506-08:00Congratulations! Sounds like you learned a lot an...Congratulations! Sounds like you learned a lot and I can't wait to hear more stories! It is incredible how something so difficult and painful can be so rewarding- thats how I felt after our first 50!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14208998958861055873noreply@blogger.com