Pretty Miss Emma Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Ok, so I've been out of this thread for ages and you lot have racked up a massive amount of posts!!! I took Kenzie out on the bike for the first time ever yesterday. She is a superstar!!! Ran/trotted beautifully the whole time. The only issues I had were other people walking dogs on the track (and there weren't many - everyone was watching the footy!!), so I need to work on her ignoring them when we go past. And even then the issue is if they are coming towars us, we can follow/pass people if they are travelling the same direction as us! So, she did about 7km in 40 min. I think that's just over the speed they are supposed to run at. I know it's somewhere in the thread (but after trawling a few pages, I figured I'd just ask!!), but about how long does it usually take to do each leg of the ET? I know it is supposed to be around 10km/h but from those who've done it I'm just wondering how long the dogs run for each leg. Anyway, seeing as though it all went so well yesterday my motivation has been renewed and my plan is that she will get her ET title next year!!!! Fingers crossed that our training goes well and nothing gets in our way!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Have no idea how long each leg took, I just rode until I needed to stop. I think it is around 2 hours maybe a bit more with stops. I have also found they need to go more 11kms/hr rather than the 10kms/hr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murve Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 PME when we did it earlier this year with our Whippet, we covered 8k's 1st leg, then 2 lots of 6k's at a speed of about 10-11k's total time including vets checks about 21/2 hrs. Correct me if I am wrong Abbistar We did ours with the Hungarian Vizsla Club , that was held at Kcc Park, we will back next year with our Pappy Bitch, she missed out this year, came into season 3 weeks early , our 2 young boys just miss out next year so they have to wait till 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I think my boy is going to miss the cut off next year too(he's 2 on the 29/8). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Sounds good PME - but just a caution - it's better to build up gradually - and do varying speeds. And also be careful about the surfaces - again, build up gradually to hard surfaces, so you don't end up with sore pads. You can download the rules from the ANKC site here/ As murve said, it's 8, 6 and 6 - with breaks. The overall time is set - and if it was an absolutely even rate, it would be 10 kph. But it's worth training at various speeds up to about 13 or 14 kph (for some of the distance) as some judges will have the pace-setter travel a little faster - usually on the first leg - to put some time in the bank in case of problems or unforeseen circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murve Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Sounds good PME - but just a caution - it's better to build up gradually - and do varying speeds. And also be careful about the surfaces - again, build up gradually to hard surfaces, so you don't end up with sore pads. You can download the rules from the ANKC site here/ As murve said, it's 8, 6 and 6 - with breaks. The overall time is set - and if it was an absolutely even rate, it would be 10 kph. But it's worth training at various speeds up to about 13 or 14 kph (for some of the distance) as some judges will have the pace-setter travel a little faster - usually on the first leg - to put some time in the bank in case of problems or unforeseen circumstances. Quite right Tassie I really enjoyed doing the ET this year, I am a gluten for punishment by going back next year & the year after, then all our guys will have their ET's :laugh: we will be starting our Pappy bitch training round about Feb next year, her being little will need more time to prep her :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sniffalot Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Anyone know when dates will be available for next years ET's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Dogs Vic should have the 2012 calendar by now - but just checked the website, and it's down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sniffalot Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Typical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Gosh I don't think me and my girls will ever be fit enough for this! We went for a 5.5km walk last night at a reasonable walking pace, and the 3 of us were knackered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Start biking and build it up, really it isn't hard if you give yourself enough time. If I can get fit enough to do it anyone can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Time is the big issue, OSS And motivation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 (edited) Yep it can be hard to find the time. My kids are pretty good, so sometimes if I was really pushed I put them infront of the TV (Yes I know it will rot their minds) and do bog laps past the house Other times I was harping on at the OH to get home, hurry up etc then would take off on the bike. Motivation was good, making sure it was done every second day was a bit harder at times I did ever second day then did two days one day off for the last month I think. Edited October 27, 2011 by OSoSwift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEPING Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Hey doesnt anyone know whn the next Endurance test is and where it will be held at ?? ive tried looking online however cant seem to find any further infomation ?? thanks in advance for any info ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEPING Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 http://www.actca.asn.au/schedules/Endurance%202011.pdf hang out found it ~!!~ think its to late to enter though ?? : ( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 http://www.actca.asn...ance%202011.pdf hang out found it ~!!~ think its to late to enter though ?? : ( Considering it was ran on the 11th September, I'm going to go with "yes". If there were any ET's still to be run this year I'd be worried. Too hot!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 ETs are only held during the cooler months. There won't be any until next year. The NSW dates are: 15 July 2012 - Grafton 12 August 2012 - Erskine Park (Sydney) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Yeah I know, that's why I said I'd be worried I'm not very clear with my words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sniffalot Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 l will certainly be doing the Vic one at Altona again, l loved the course, the Canberra one l did not love so much, don't think l would head back there again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbiestar Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 l will certainly be doing the Vic one at Altona again, l loved the course, the Canberra one l did not love so much, don't think l would head back there again. Hi All, I have been off line for some weeks now. I lost my mother to cancer four weeks ago. Her fourth battle with this insidious disease. I will endeavour to find out the dates for the 2012 ET's. There are no more scheduled for this year, and as was mentioned, they are usually held in the cooler months. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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