Beyer article/my new philosophy(long)

Originally Posted by Storm Cadet

My reply agreeing with you last week Chuck, your not alone!
"Physiology is physiology, equine and human...when did the equine set start thinking that less is better? Why don't we breeze younger horses for longer distances to work up to the classic distances? Secretariat raced 8 times as a 2yo and many of those races were at 8.5f. Affirmed raced NINE times as a 2yo and ran the San Anita Derby at 9F and the Holleywood Derby at 10F in California prior to Churchill Downs. So in years past, a foundation was layed down."

Sorry, but running humans hard on a track too early and often (before bone and muscle is fully developed is a recipe for disaster). Ive seen this happen way too many times with kids in AAU with parents that want track stars.