Orienteering race (Elandshoogte) 45:13 [5] *** 6.78 km (6:40 / km) +160m 5:58 / km
ahr:152 18c shoes: Inov8 Trailroc 285
Day 2 at Elandshoogte. Once again, loved the map and terrain. Got off to a good start, and caught and passed Michele (+3) and Gary (+6) at #6. That motivated me, and I had a good run through the next few controls. #13 control was not there (later found out it was mis-placed), but the orange tape tag was still tied onto the grass at the correct spot, so figured the flag wasn't put out, and I just carried on. Didn't lose any time. Was on for a sub-40, and then #17. Found Ryno doing a grid search in the area, and he said he couldn't find it at all. I found another orange tape tag hanging above a bounder, but no control (I thought another #13 scenario?). I figured that must be it. Gary came along just in time and he lead me in. I'm convinced it was not in the right place (I was in the minority!). :-) There was also a LOT of extra rock detail there that I'm certain wasn't mapped... Another horrible end to what was, until then, a great run. Very happy overall with my nav (in general) and running. Once again, more focus to the end required. My feet are completely stuffed after these 2 days. Worse than they have ever been after days of AR... I might be getting soft, or maybe I must retire my very old shoes now...