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Friday Feb 28, 2014 #
Note
Looking back on last weekend, there is a lot I can take from it and learn from, even if the results were mixed (to put it lightly). The main thing I took from the weekend is that my orienteering needs LOTS OF WORK.
Although there were lots of negatives, there definitely were positives as well. For instance, in the middle distance, for the first 18 controls I was having a decent race. (Obviously it's the time when you cross the finish line that counts, but there were positive signs in there that my middle distance isn't in too bad shape, although it definitely needs work.)
In the sprint, the section around the castle was good, along with some other sections of the course.
In the long, the last 10 controls went well.
My compass work in the middle for the most part was good. Focus was also ok until I began to tire.
Now, time for the things that didn't go so well:
Over the three races, one thing that kept coming up was my poor planning and execution of routechoices. This can definitely be worked on.
My flow in navigating wasn't good in terrain. Need to fix this by having a solid plan, and simplifying my plan the terrain around me.
For the sprint, I need to work on the attention to detail in planning and executing my routes.
My routechoice selection can definitely improve, in all disciplines, by planning ahead in sprints, and choosing smart routes that can be simplified in the forest.
The mental side of things definitely needs work, both before and during the race. I need to find a way to be completely focused when I'm on the startline and to stay focused and in control during the race. I don't have such a simple fix for this. Need to think about this over the coming weeks and months.
So, a lot to take from the weekend. It was very worthwhile as a marker to see where my orienteering is at, to compete in a top-class competition, and to get some of those world ranking points. There's a lot to improve to get to where I want to be come summer, but it's still February, with plenty more races to come, so no need to panic. Just keep improving.
Although there were lots of negatives, there definitely were positives as well. For instance, in the middle distance, for the first 18 controls I was having a decent race. (Obviously it's the time when you cross the finish line that counts, but there were positive signs in there that my middle distance isn't in too bad shape, although it definitely needs work.)
In the sprint, the section around the castle was good, along with some other sections of the course.
In the long, the last 10 controls went well.
My compass work in the middle for the most part was good. Focus was also ok until I began to tire.
Now, time for the things that didn't go so well:
Over the three races, one thing that kept coming up was my poor planning and execution of routechoices. This can definitely be worked on.
My flow in navigating wasn't good in terrain. Need to fix this by having a solid plan, and simplifying my plan the terrain around me.
For the sprint, I need to work on the attention to detail in planning and executing my routes.
My routechoice selection can definitely improve, in all disciplines, by planning ahead in sprints, and choosing smart routes that can be simplified in the forest.
The mental side of things definitely needs work, both before and during the race. I need to find a way to be completely focused when I'm on the startline and to stay focused and in control during the race. I don't have such a simple fix for this. Need to think about this over the coming weeks and months.
So, a lot to take from the weekend. It was very worthwhile as a marker to see where my orienteering is at, to compete in a top-class competition, and to get some of those world ranking points. There's a lot to improve to get to where I want to be come summer, but it's still February, with plenty more races to come, so no need to panic. Just keep improving.
Running 46:13 [2] 8.26 km (5:36 / km)
shoes: Brooks Ghost 6
Easy run around drumcondra before trinity sprint tomorrow and intervaristies!!!