Orienteering race (Oceania Sprint Champs) 17:49 [3] **** 2.5 km (7:08 / km) +95m 5:59 / km
spiked:17/21c (injured) shoes: VJ Sticky
A frustrating race because it was nearly a clean race and would have been one of my best results but things fell apart when I tripped at #12, banged my knees up, and broke my compass (the second in a week) ...
The race started okay, didn't really plan the first and took off straight, struggled in the rough forest and drifted right, ending up in the clearing to the right. Ran well through the till #5, though probably should have used the clearing on #3 instead of running straight. Took the wide option on long #6 but was a bit lazy about it and ran all the way to the fence instead keeping to the edge of the forest. Clean through to #10, was a bit hesitant on #11 losing a few seconds, and then I hit the deck. I got a bit angry about this and subsequently didn't pay enough attention through #12 and started off toward #15 instead of #13 losing 1min. Lost a little at #15, knee was hurting and I didn't really have the heart to push hard through the rest of the course.