Training Log Archive: kkling

Started off scared to death because of what I had done on Friday. I had told myself before I started, that no matter what, I was going to punch all the controls. That resolve was quickly tested after I made an incredible error on the leg from 1 to 2. I went so far past control 2, missed it by 100 meters too low, that I had trouble relocating. Wandered around for what seemed for ever until I finally found myself looking down at Landis Lake.

I pushed on and continued on the course I really enjoyed the long leg from 4 to 5, I had to constantly think about what was the best route choice. I made another bad blunder on 8 to 9. I think think I used the wrong compass direction, may have not had the map turned right, It's the only way I could explain where I found myself when I relocated.

On the way from 12 to 13, had bad cramps in my legs. I drained my camelbak. An really dogged it from there on in, just so I could finish.

I had the distinction of having the highest time of any male runner that finished the course. That was discouraging, but I realized the errors I made were correctable and would greatly improve my time.

Peter sat down in the cabin and went over the course with me. Another great training time.

GreenX Long - Splits

This was one of the worst performances, I have ever done in a meet. I was very disappointed in myself, felt like turning around and going in. Eventually got hold of myself, relocated on the map and just started at control 8. I struggled getting all the controls from 8 to 17.

I went back to the cabin very discouraged. I really felt like packing up and leaving. The guys in the cabin were very helpful. They offered a lot of pointers. Jan from Norway sat down with me and went over the whole course, control by control (he ran the same course only in the M50+). It really helped me see a lot of stuff I just did not know. I guess after 4 years I thought I knew a lot. This course helped me see how much I have to learn.

I had wondered what being in a cabin with 6 guys I had never met would be like, it was very up lifting since we all had a strong passion for Orienteering. They really helped me technically and mentally.

Event: 2012 North American Orienteering Championships
 

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