Training Log Archive: possum

We had a 1.8 km walk to the start, and today I followed my new rules. I tried to be conservative today, because I knew this would be tricky terrain. Instead of finding 1, I found 2, but it was easy to get to one, and only took me 1:03 to get back to 2. 3, 4, & 5 were pretty easy, and my best leg was 4 to 5. I was off at 6, and instead of being STUPID, I headed back to relocate and try my bearing again, but actually ran into 6 on the way back.
The rest of the race went fine. The footing was difficult for me, and I took conservative routes.

C • New rules 2

Middle - Course 5 - Splits

Event: NAOC2014 (North American Champs/Ottawa O-Fest)
 

Tried a couple of controls on the model map. This will be difficult navigation with very intricate details, and only small topographical details.

Today I got off to a terrible start by getting literally bogged down. It was almost like quicksand and I ended up taking about ten steps through it. I was sunk in about half way up my thighs, fell down twice, and expended huge amounts of energy trying to get out, although I was right on target to control. 1. The only control I had trouble navigating was 2, where I went too far west and had a long trek back to it. The rest of the race went fine.

After this weekend's debacle, I made up some rules which I will copy, enlarge, and put in my gear bag to read over before every race.

ORIENTEERING RULES-what I learned this weekend.

1. Use my inhaler before the race. If long or hilly, carry it with me.
2. If longer than a sprint, carry food and eat at or before an hour passes.
3. Don't get bogged down even if you see footprints.
4. If you don't know where you are, STOP instead of being STUPID. Figure it out or at least head for a known location.

Middle Brown X - Splits