Training Log Archive: FunderstorminIn the 7 days ending Sep 10, 2011:
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Saturday Sep 10, 2011 #
Orienteering race 7:40:00 [3]
Mrs. Tiny and I teamed up for the Laurentian Rogaine and spent a wonderful weekend in the company of T. Rex and her highly entertaining and amazingly talented Finnish orienteering partner. We couldn't have asked for a nicer day to race - temps were perfect and the course was a ton of fun. Mrs. Tiny and I had a bit of a slow start as we adjusted to the map and the quality (or lack of) trails that were shown on the map, but after a few controls we hit our stride and kept up good momentum throughout the race. With only 25 minutes or so to work with the maps beforehand, we laid out a best case scenario route that we modified a few times on course, but in the end I think we were both more or less pleased with our route. The course was hilly with lots of controls on summits or hiltops but it was also really dry with lots of nice, open bush, and no devil's club or slide alder anywhere!
We came in with 20 minutes to spare but with no reachable controls to go out and get in that time, but it was better than the alternative of losing 10 points a minute for coming in late. We were really happy and pleasantly surprised to be second in the EF8 category. Awesome homemade soup and treats post-race, and draw prizes for practically everyone. A great event and a good opportunity to log some good hours on the feet and get a ton of orienteering practice in.
Other than the fact that the AC in my beloved Toyota Echo decided to be uncooperative on the way home today, it was a perfect weekend!
We came in with 20 minutes to spare but with no reachable controls to go out and get in that time, but it was better than the alternative of losing 10 points a minute for coming in late. We were really happy and pleasantly surprised to be second in the EF8 category. Awesome homemade soup and treats post-race, and draw prizes for practically everyone. A great event and a good opportunity to log some good hours on the feet and get a ton of orienteering practice in.
Other than the fact that the AC in my beloved Toyota Echo decided to be uncooperative on the way home today, it was a perfect weekend!
Thursday Sep 8, 2011 #
Running 25:00 [3]
Short little put-myself-in-a-good-mood-run in my five fingers before work.
Tuesday Sep 6, 2011 #
Running 1:04:00 [3]
ahr:162 max:182
As the leader of TNT tonight, Tiny tried his darn-dest to lose Mrs. Tiny and I, but he was unsuccessful, although he did cause us to run a bit longer than usual. Loved the cooler temp for running!
Monday Sep 5, 2011 #
Cycling 1:05:00 [3]
Stephania had to jet home so I did a solo tour around Loree. Was questioning my decision as I got ready in the rain but glad it didn't dissuade me. Although it was really wet, it wasn't slippery at all and I had great fun sploshing around in there.
Sunday Sep 4, 2011 #
Trekking/Hiking 1:20:00 [2]
Morning hangover hike out of the village, up the mountain, across the Bruce and back down, then an efficient transition to Spa Le Scandinave for the afternoon. Can't get enough of that place!