Just wanted to throw a quick reminder about not OVER hydrating either....(can't remember the word, or how to spell it).  I hear about it all the time during marathons, but rarely, if ever doing endurance (probably because it's not common).  Use common sense - I'm sure that there are people that scoff at this, but it's a real concern at races (not horse ones, foot ones) that have water stops every couple of miles.  Probably not as common in endurance because we carry our own water and can't carry a tremendous amount.  Some thing to keep in mind though if you start to get in distress but the weather is cool and you think "but I've been drinking tons of water!!!!"....
 
Melinda (who is sitting at work, watching the digital picture frame wtih pics from last weekend on no-hands bridge....how early can I leave?)

On Thu, Jul 2, 2009 at 2:51 PM, rockjaq <RockJaq@...> wrote:

I have a finished few 100s and my mentors have drilled into my head if I wait to drink till I am thirsty I am behind the 8 ball from the start.
I have to force myself to eat the right foods OFTEN for me and drink OFTEN. Since I am never hungry and seldom thirsty this advice has got me through and I have not had any trouble with hydration or that running out of fuel thing.
Just finished Sunrivers 100 a couple weeks ago where I rode with Max Merlich and his pinto mule Junior who are preparing for Tevis this year. We came in 15 1/2 hours on that hundred and were 9th and 10th place. It was like we were on an all day picnic we had FUN!
I second your CREW is your most valuable asset. Helps to have one you do not dare back sass too since I can get alittle cranky if things are not going my way.
PJ
PJ