Training Log Archive: z-man

C • Wow, z-man uses GPS watch n... 9

A really easy jog in Verona park at night followed by a few reps of pull-ups and push-ups. Few things felt awkward including the bottom of my right foot, so will be watching it for now.

Nothing like a little drama for me on the course. I started out determined to have a clean race as my legs let me know of yesterday's effort. Had a small bubble on #4 as I looped around a bit short of the bag. Then had a huge meltdown on the long leg to #8 as I run up the re-entrant before the one where the control was and spent sometime figuring out why I wan't seeing it. Probably cost me ~3.5 min. right there. Was still thinking about it on the way to #9 evaluating what adjustments I needed to make to salvage this race. And then the "Engine" returned. My legs opened up and I felt light and fast. Controls started to come really fast and I just couldn't let it stop. Pressed hard all the way to the finish where I patiently awaited for Ken, who started 6 minutes after me, to come in any time now and claim the victory. And he did, but only 30 or so seconds late!
This was a week of two totally different races for me and I sure am happy with the outcome. Thanks to others for keeping it close and making it a one nice orienteering weekend.

C • Congratulations! 8