Training Log Archive: maprunner

Relay champs. Last year, I had one of my worst O days, ever, at the Relay. I was determined to have a good clean run today.

And I did actually run, at least 50% of the course (OK, jog is more accurate than run, but I was definitely not walking :)

I was really nervous when Peggy tagged off in SECOND place; there was no way I could hold onto that. But I could do my best, and not screw up. I was mostly clean. Overran 2, but caught myself quickly. A big mistake at 7, after I ran through the spectator control. I think too much about the fact that everyone is watching, instead of reading the map, and I just blindly ran ahead. Tried to calm down and read the map to relocate, but instead I wandered a bit till I could think clearly and find the control. Lost about 2.5 minutes here.

Overall, I had a decent outing. Lots of room for improvement, but probably the best I cold have expected this year. After my leg, we fell to 9th place, but fortunately Mike had a great run and brought us back up the 4th, which Mook maintained. Next year, we're on the podium!

Event: Sprint Series Final & US Relay Champs
 

Sprint #1. I walked the course (had to save myself for the relay:) and tried to remember how to orienteer. Slow, had to stop once or twice to make decisions, but mostly OK. Wandered a bit too high on #4, into the field (as did several others), and a bit off the line on the way to 9. But otherwise, a clean outing.

Sprint #2. Much better flow on this race. I caught up to Barb Dominie (she started 30 seconds ahead) by the first control, and we walked together for the rest of the course. I had a hard time ignoring her; instead I was thinking about her, and how we could separate. Which was ridiculous; what did it matter? It distracted me on the way to 3; but after that I settled down. She and I both knew she would literally run away from me after the last control, so she beat me in the end. I was pleased with my navigation (although it's pretty easy to navigate at this pace). Knees felt fine.

Nice dinner for the annual OK banquet. Food was very good at Gusto's but I wish it was bit quieter so I could have enjoyed the conversation more. But it's always fun to spend time with the team, plus honorary members.

Sprint A Course 2 (OBG) - Splits

Sprint B Course 2 (OBG) - Splits

Therapist showed me a more advanced way to tape my knees (5 pieces of tape!) and cleared me to start running. Yahoo! Now I just need to draw up a sensible plan to get back up to speed. I'll probably start with a mix of walking and jogging. Am I allowed to _walk_ during the sprint finals ? :)

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Brisk walk on the bike trails at SMP after work.