Training Log Archive: Sarah

Event: Gauteng Short Course Stirrup Glen
 

The Quarry at Stirrup Glen, 1:5'000. I had a shocking run. Started really badly and didn't improve. Went out too fast, was confused and went up the wrong re-entrant to #1. Eventually realised my mistake and had to mission over some hectic earth banks. Lost 4mins. Made a parallel error at #3 still trying to go too fast. Completely missed the road to #7, made another parallel error and had to climb down a huge stony bank. Stuffed up #9 in the circle. The last 7 controls were decent.
I had the wrong approach today and went too fast at the wrong times. My concentration was poor and my map contact was terrible. Even had a song in my head half way through...then you know! Frustrating, but good to see Steph doing so well in an area like this.
My GPS track is entertaining. I'll put up my map soon.

From Orienteering Maps

Went to try and figure out what I did at #1 then did a few controls on the mens course.

WOMEN - Splits

2 - Splits

Was going to do some O' prep for Sun but couldn't find a 1:5'000 map of the Quarry. Alex and I don't have it as we were in Sweden. Ended up going through all my dad's maps. Now I'm sorted for Grootkloof prep:-) Super glad we do things in colour nowadays.

Jogged a bit of the route.

First inter-schools race. At University of Johannesburg, Bunting Road Campus. Quite a short race to start the season. I started as fast as I could but I was still quite far back for the first bit. Managed to maintain my pace though so picked people off. Really impressed with the legs, they felt great! Finished 13th out of 120+ senior girls. 1st Jeppe Girl. Unexpectedly good start to the season :-)

C • Nice! 1

To Circuits.

I designed the circuit for tonight. Quite an intense cardio workout.

Did the inter-house cross country route. Blister on my heel is still uncomfortable but otherwise I felt okay. First race is on Friday.

Cross country team trials. Ouch! I knew I didn't have to push too hard to get the time but didn't want too many juniors to beat me. Legs felt dead and my feet were sore.