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Monday Oct 8, 2012 #
9 AM
Running - Trail 1:17:46 12.35 km (6:18 / km) +239m 5:44 / km
ahr:132 max:162 shoes: NB MT110 2012b
Textbook awesome cool and crisp Autumn trail run. In the Deeve with Super and Trix.
Topics of conversation included the aerodynamics of vomit when released from a speeding taxi, likely podium position at this years Raid and the feeding patterns of the bottom dwelling Turbot.
First experience with the K2 temperature inversion of the season.
Topics of conversation included the aerodynamics of vomit when released from a speeding taxi, likely podium position at this years Raid and the feeding patterns of the bottom dwelling Turbot.
First experience with the K2 temperature inversion of the season.
Sunday Oct 7, 2012 #
Running - Trail warm up/down 25:00 [1] 4.5 km (5:33 / km)
shoes: Inov8 Oroc 280
More proof I wasn't working hard enough out there, was able to comfortably cruise back to the assembly area with ease.
10 AM
Orienteering race 1:40:50 14.59 km (6:55 / km) +174m 6:31 / km
ahr:153 max:168 shoes: Inov8 Oroc 280
Ontario Long Champs
I suspected I would be able to back up after two decent races the day before - significant losses on #2, 3, 9, 12, 14, 17, 18 & 22!
I just can't seem to push the running speed and keep concentration up on technical long races. I'm aware of the problem, but I just don't have the motivation to work on it - I'm content to hold out for the hilly, runnable, route-choice-y long races when they come around.
Still really enjoyed the race, haven't run on that part of the map at all before today. Really enjoyed the easier running section to the east of the Falls and running with Bender through 9-13.
Need to get new shoes before NAOC, the Orocs have clocked up 600km - best orienteering shoe I've ever owned, but was feeling the studs today through every footstep on rock!
I suspected I would be able to back up after two decent races the day before - significant losses on #2, 3, 9, 12, 14, 17, 18 & 22!
I just can't seem to push the running speed and keep concentration up on technical long races. I'm aware of the problem, but I just don't have the motivation to work on it - I'm content to hold out for the hilly, runnable, route-choice-y long races when they come around.
Still really enjoyed the race, haven't run on that part of the map at all before today. Really enjoyed the easier running section to the east of the Falls and running with Bender through 9-13.
Need to get new shoes before NAOC, the Orocs have clocked up 600km - best orienteering shoe I've ever owned, but was feeling the studs today through every footstep on rock!
Saturday Oct 6, 2012 #
Running - Trail warm up/down 25:00 [1]
shoes: Inov8 X-Talon 212 2012
Days warm up and cool down.
11 AM
Orienteering race 35:20 5.7 km (6:12 / km) +148m 5:29 / km
ahr:169 max:183 shoes: Inov8 X-Talon 212 2012
Ontario Middle Champs.
Really, that couldn't have gone any better - injured through August and basically no orienteering since March, so a 4th overall and 2 mins behind Kemp is all I could ask for. (Though I have to admit, I'd be happy with 10th, as long as I was still 2 secs in front of my closest competitor)
45 secs on a parallel error at #3 and a handful of 5-20 sec hooks and hesitations. A few very basic errors - losing total contact and having to stop, reorient the map and refind which control I was going to, so hopefully got it out of my system.
Really enjoyed the course and area.
Really, that couldn't have gone any better - injured through August and basically no orienteering since March, so a 4th overall and 2 mins behind Kemp is all I could ask for. (Though I have to admit, I'd be happy with 10th, as long as I was still 2 secs in front of my closest competitor)
45 secs on a parallel error at #3 and a handful of 5-20 sec hooks and hesitations. A few very basic errors - losing total contact and having to stop, reorient the map and refind which control I was going to, so hopefully got it out of my system.
Really enjoyed the course and area.
4 PM
Orienteering 16:43 4.01 km (4:10 / km) +12m 4:06 / km
ahr:173 max:180 shoes: Adidas Adizero
Ontario Sprint Champs.
Was looking forward to this and it didn't disappoint. Good route choice legs ending with tricky controls if you didn't pay attention and finishing off with the conundrum of narrow gaps and levels in the residences. Easily one of the best sprints I've done in North America.
Will have to look at splits, but think I picked a few sub-par routes on the early section and then lost 20 secs on #14 in the residences - I went straight for the right gap, but the fences threw me and I though it impassable. Once I worked out how the gaps worked, I think I made all the right choices through the residences where it counted.
A good placing again, but well off the pace of the Belgian. Good thing people from countries named after waffles don't count.
Was looking forward to this and it didn't disappoint. Good route choice legs ending with tricky controls if you didn't pay attention and finishing off with the conundrum of narrow gaps and levels in the residences. Easily one of the best sprints I've done in North America.
Will have to look at splits, but think I picked a few sub-par routes on the early section and then lost 20 secs on #14 in the residences - I went straight for the right gap, but the fences threw me and I though it impassable. Once I worked out how the gaps worked, I think I made all the right choices through the residences where it counted.
A good placing again, but well off the pace of the Belgian. Good thing people from countries named after waffles don't count.
Thursday Oct 4, 2012 #
3 PM
Running - Trail warm up/down 30:00 [1]
4 PM
Running - Trail 31:52 6.02 km (5:18 / km) +150m 4:42 / km
ahr:156 max:179 shoes: Inov8 X-Talon 212 2012
Pre-TNT, SanctuaRally - 3x2k loops, increasing pace per lap. Brutal & sluggish - I will be tough to beat this weekend.
Note to self, bring water if I'm going to do a tough session before ARK. The 10 minutes I just spent writhing on the floor with cramp was not enjoyable.
Trix helped by licking my elbow and Tracy was upstairs using the amenities and couldn't hear my wails of agony.
Note to self, bring water if I'm going to do a tough session before ARK. The 10 minutes I just spent writhing on the floor with cramp was not enjoyable.
Trix helped by licking my elbow and Tracy was upstairs using the amenities and couldn't hear my wails of agony.
Wednesday Oct 3, 2012 #
3 PM
Orienteering 20:14 [1] 1.48 km (13:40 / km) +24m 12:39 / km
Tuesday Oct 2, 2012 #
2 PM
Running - Trail 41:04 [3] 7.47 km (5:30 / km) +39m 5:21 / km
shoes: Inov8 X-Talon 212 2012
More Brucing. Yaremko-Ridley - Calcium Pits to Kilbride and back.
Mincing princess on the way out, so gave myself a talking to and upped the pace on the way back.
Sweet section of trail, awesome conditions too. No complaints.
Mincing princess on the way out, so gave myself a talking to and upped the pace on the way back.
Sweet section of trail, awesome conditions too. No complaints.
5 PM
Core & Strength 25:00 [2]
Lots of ARK core tonight.