Hack measured (pointless post)

lucy1984

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I went on a hack 2 days ago on my friends tb. I've just measured the hack and the total distance we went was 5.3miles. No wonder I was walking like John Wayne the next day! I havent gone that far since I was a wee nipper.
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The following website is for people who run but I find it good to zoom in and measure the route:

http://www.goodrunguide.co.uk/RoutePlanner.asp

-For those who want to check how far they hack: bypass the bit where it says your are not logged in (you dont have to register) and click on 'locate' & type in the area and then 'start'.
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It amazing how far you get when your having fun! I know how you feel i did the Newmarket ride - 20 miles -i was up on my knees out of the saddle for most of it and i physically couldnt walk for 2 days after! God only knows how those endurance riders manage 50miles + !
 
50+ miles! ...and here I am thinking 5 miles is long!
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...and out of all the drivers who passed us, there was only one ar5ehole that didnt bother to slow down...even though I was clear to see in my hi-viz.
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www.walkjogrun.net is another good website for measuring hacks.

Although my sister brought me a little gadget, that looks like a tippex mouse, to measure maps with. You just pop in the scale into the gadget, and then run it round your route - easy!

I find it fascinating how far we have been, and on walkjogrun you can put in how long it took you to find out your average speed
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Just measured my favourite hack which I do on a sunday morning . Just short of 12 miles which takes about 2-3 hours. 3 hours if I take the wrong path in the woods lol
 
The shortest hack I do is just under 5 miles. Our inbetween is a good seven and a half and if we are venturing out for a big hack we will do prob about 15. But i love hacking and I think i keeps your horse looking good.
 
My usual one is 3 miles on my pony... but i exercise my friend's horse and my usual one with him is 5 cos its quicker as he has longer legs!! Little ponio has very short pony strides so takes ages!
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