Hiking31:00 1.83 km (16:55 / km) +162m11:44 / km ahr:76 max:91 shoes: VJ Falcons 4 (yellow)
At Moreau. From Spier Falls Rd. parking to overlook for start of O training. Up the hill one more time - only carrying one gallon of water though.
12 PM
Orienteering1:01:39*** 5.37 km (11:29 / km) +125m10:17 / km ahr:136 max:157 spiked:21/22c shoes: VJ Falcons 4 (yellow)
Playing at Moreau as part of the Team training weekend. Did the control pick exercise (controls 1 - 10, 13 - 17, 9 - 12, 6, 2, and #73 from the A-meet). Most were marked with either mini-flags or streamers. Since I had used most of the locations for the A-meet I focused on running hard and knowing how I would leave each control. Marshes were the fullest I've ever seen them which caused some minor confusion on a few legs. Overcast and 70ish with a shower starting as we got back to the car. Thanks to Alex for setting this up.
2 PM
Hiking42:07 [1] 2.02 km (20:52 / km) +65m17:59 / km ahr:82 max:106 shoes: VJ Falcons 4 (yellow)
Hiking back down (and some up) to parking via blue, white and yellow trails.
Trail Run36:05 6.07 km (5:57 / km) +11m5:54 / km ahr:132 max:151 shoes: Scarpa Spark Trail Shoes
Trail run in Albany Pine Bush, starting from the Nature Center on Rt 155. Figured that trails in the Pine Bush would be less muddy than anywhere else (lots of sand) and they were. Some temporary ponds off in the woods but trails were generally dry. Trails in the area have been rerouted since I was last here and they've made it very clear when a trail is closed (i.e. with fences blocking access). This area has some good views of both the Albany landfill and the New York State Thruway but has the upside of easy parking and restrooms. A nice day with sun and low 70's.