Training Log Archive: OutdoorsMama

short ride in the sunshine out to the pop-up Christmas tree on the Greenway

Night O at Chilson

I did a couple 30 pointers, then headed south, then roughly clockwise up into the middle part of the course. I did a lot of bearings, rather than taking the safe routes on the trails (I have hardly been running lately, so running the long way around on a trail might not have been that advantageous to me this time). Perhaps because of the darkness, I did a better job than usual of concentrating and holding the bearings. When there was just over 25 minutes left, I decided I had better start heading back. I had struggled in the green/swamp area to the west of the start/finish in another O meet here, so did NOT want to have to flail through there in the dark. I thought I would grab one more 60 pointer, then fall back to a main trail to get out of the woods. But then that lead to a 50 pointer and another 60 pointer as I headed towards the disc golf trails. That was a handy way to get out of the woods! Then 2 more 30 pointers on the way back to the finish.

I was quite surprised on Sunday morning to see that I placed 4th in the Rogaine event. Quite a few points back from the 3rd place guy, so if I had risked going out to the 70 pointer on the landbridge, it wouldn't have made any difference (other than increasing the risk of going into OT).

I struggled to find the right path through the disc golf area. Seriously.

short figure 8 around the blocks right before supper

She said steeper and steeper hills....I said windier and muddier conditions.

C • She's obviously a roadie 2

Breathless intervals.

Chilly but sunny ride to Harrow and back. Headwinds were humbling on the way out.

Pretty physical game for a low key league.