Monthly Archives: November 2016
Keep it simple
| November 26, 2016 | Posted by Melinda under Gear |
When I’ve vetted rides it is hard not to notice that the riders with the most simple tack set ups without a million things hanging off of them, their horse, and their saddle are the most relaxed riders who seem to be enjoying the ride the most. It was part of some key 100 mile […] more
Happy Partnership Day Farley!
| November 23, 2016 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Today I had a couple hours in the morning so I stuck Farley in the trailer and took off for the very first time in my new trailer. WOOT. On the way there I realized it was the day before Thanksgiving…..which meant it was the NINE year anniversary of riding trails behind these ears. Happy Partnership Day […] more
Puddles
| November 22, 2016 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
MerryLegs is gorgeous. Tall. Elegant. Someday I’ll have a picture to prove that. I decided to turn her out in the arena to run around and blow off some steam. It’s been *ages* since she was out, something I was reminded of when she acted like everything between the paddock and the arena was new. […] more
More 100 mile questions
| November 20, 2016 | Posted by Melinda under Ultra Running |
I KNOW I promised to stop with the “I ran 100 miles and can’t stop talking about it” posts. But you guys are asking REALLY good questions and I can’t help myself. To make up for it, here’s a bonus creepy horse selfie from my #100daysofhorses challenge. Day 4: Bibs, chips, and mats (Or, why […] more
100 Days of Horses
| November 18, 2016 | Posted by Melinda under Equine Endurance |
I’ve been struggling with how to fit riding and horses into my life for the last year. Every time I’ve made a major life change a year passes before I get everything settled and learn new hacks to get done what is important to *me* – like running, riding, writing, and music – in that stage […] more
Rio Del Lago: Ask Me Anything!
| November 14, 2016 | Posted by Melinda under Event Report, Ultra Running |
Ask Me Anything! Because running a 100 is definitely AMA. I swear this is the last post about Rio and running 100 miles for a while. The ponies deserve some consideration don’t you think? What’s a bonk A bonk is the brain doing its very best to convince you that you cannot possible go on. […] more
RDL 100 3×3
| November 12, 2016 | Posted by Melinda under Event Report, Ultra Running |
Pssst….have you updated the URL for this site yet? melnewton.com A focused post-event analysis is one of THE best things you can do to improve your performance over time. It only works if it’s focused (hence the “3 thing” rule), timely, and honest. Time to get into the nitty-gritty of what worked and didn’t. Ready? […] more
