I'm late to this discussion, but I'm with Kim Fuess on the "give it a go" suggestion. I am unfamiliar (as in never rode any of the trails) on either Tevis or...
Well we've done our third hundred now, and for the last two, my chiropractor/acupuncturist has indicated Ned's back is as good as it's ever been. I ride in a...
Paddi: Not that I have any experience with hundreds :) but the sensitive skin thing I have down pat. Do you use the DM rough side down - my boy cannot handle...
Hi Patti: I don't think this will help the sore back thing but it will help the scurfing issue post ride-- I use Eqyss Rehydrating Spray. On a 5 day multiday...
Hi I've competed in the BMSS on several different horses over the last 5+ years. My weight has varied from 140 - 170 lbs during that period. Right now I...
New 100-Mile RidersSo my teenage kid talked me into doing the 100 this weekend at Oregon 100. Anyone else riding it? It will be our first 100. Wish us luck...
In a message dated 9/20/2006 2:04:44 PM US Mountain Standard Time, kyielding@... writes: Any last minute advice? Don't forget the Motrin :) Lee Life may...
But Kathleen, just think how that might enhance Karla's hallucinations... how could we deprive her of that??? I think we should make sure Amanda (the...
... Take sunscreen? (I understand there's only one tree on the trail ;-)) Actually, I was told by a couple of people this weekend at VC100 that Oregon 100 is a...
I went this weekend to ride our first 100 mile endurance ride! Here is our story: Wow, what a fun place for an endurance ride--the Oregon 100! About 30 miles...
Yay!!! Congratulations to Amanda and Ace! Way to go! I love reading the ride stories, especially the first 100's! Go TURTLES! Can anyone who has done their...
... This just breaks my heart and i would love it if all you you horse loving people would continue to forward this or make a donation. Please go to this...
In a message dated 10/9/2006 5:52:36 P.M. Central Standard Time, EQUINE INC writes: Horse Reality TV Shows * Joanne Millionaire: Rich young women are first...
I spent the past four days at Hay Creek State Forest, in Red Wing, MN. What should have been a wonderful weekend for all campers, ended up being a horrible...
Dear Raven, That is an awful story. Would you consider posting it to the AERC ride forum or may I? Dinah #7892 DAL _____ From: new100milers@yahoogroups.com...
Two Horses Just up the road from my home is a field, with two horses in it. From a distance, each looks like every other horse. But if you stop your car,...
Well, it didn't happen. :( I rode my youngster in the LD on Friday, and partway through the first loop we were walking through a big flowing puddle, and he...
I'm thinking of going down to the Git-R-Done 100 on November 11th. Unfortunately my riding buddy who was going to come with me (and has the nicer trailer)...
... We had really good luck with the Uncle Ben's Instant rice-in-a-bag this weekend at the Lake Sonoma Ride. This isn't the Minute Rice (which I've also cooked...
I make soups, chili and stews at home and then use a Seal-A-Meal or FoodSaver to package them and freeze the packets. For tent camping, the frozen packets also...
Those "Cup of Noodles" that you just add boiling water to. Warm, carbos to keep your blood sugar up, fairly salty. You may need to avoid the ones with MSG. ...
And if you bring a thermos, you can fill it with hot water in the morning and you're good for the day. There are bags sold in camping stores that heat up all...
... Oh, good point. That's another thing that I stocked up on before leaving for Death Valley - hand and foot warmers. Again, I found them in WalMart. They are...
The Education section of aerc.org <http://aerc.org/> has a new look and a lot of new material on everything from starting in endurance to advise for those...
I just got back from the Git Er Done 100. This ride was very, very easy and was very well marked. I believe that the winning time was somewhere around eight...
It is wonderful to hear about "do-able" 100s! We all know that 100 miles is 100 miles and that none of them are "easy" but let's face it, some are easier than...
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