Training Log Archive: kkling

Very cold today, mid 20's with a strong breeze. An interesting course that for me featured 4 wet creek crossings. When I got back to the car the laces were frozen and I could not untie. Controls 4 to 14 on green featured controls in a flat area with minimal features. The vegetation was very thick here. After guessing on couple of these, I made myself start using the thumb compass. It was great practice for me with the thumb compass and rough pace counting. Glasses only fogged twice today.

OCIN_Armco_Middle_Dec_2013_Green - Splits

Did ok on a fun course. Got all controls but one of our relay members did not show. I ran the green course. Terrible weather conditions snow and then it rained hard today I'm glad Matt had make allowances in the course design. I had to stop at least a dozen times to clean off my glasses so I could see. This is not working.

OCIN_US_Relay_2013_Green - Splits

Event: OCIN - US Night and Relay Championships
 

I was doing fine until the long leg from 5 to 6 on green. Then my glasses fogged. I had no cotton on me. Could never see again. I fell into a ravine broke the head lamp realized I has to go back and not finish the rest of the controls. Glad I had a second light. Snow covered ground. The spikes held well.

OCIN_US_Night_2013_Green - Splits

Packing - trying to figure out what to bring for the weather - cold weather gear - rain gear ??? Should be fun

Ordered INOV 8 shoes today. Active Gear up had slashed prices (49.95)to where I just had to try a pair. Only size left was a 14 - my size! Never ordered shoes over the internet before. We will see if this works.

We had a quick 1" burst of snow, then sunshine. We had an OLOU meeting tonight to hash out ideas for 2014. A lot still to think through but at least we have started the planning process.

Starting to pack for the 3 meets starting on Friday. It looks like we will have 12 from OLOU for the relay. Bruce and I on Sunday, but only me on Friday.