Training Log Archive: Klepperton

Morning run on country/cottage roads around Westport.

Soon after the 11km mark, I crested a hill into some scrappy semi-open land. Maybe 100-150 metres ahead I could see 2 smaller black bears fiddling around on the side of the road.

Before I could shit myself, I turned around and walked another 100 metres back to the bottom of the hill and out of sight. We definitely didn't make eye contact.

After bolting another km or so, I ended up hitching a ride with a cottager driving back towards Westport. She dropped me off at the main highway and I had one of the most satisfying downhill runs of my life back to town.

Totally spooked.

(...been visualizing my bear attack defense tactics all day.)

Anabel and Hank's first race:

Run up the hill from Westport - then hitched in with Duca at the entrance of Mt. Foley.

Corridor training at Mt. Foley.

I'm only going to focus on the positive:

Another solid first third - really smooth, gained some confidence, got a feel for the map, upped the pace, good compass.

Back down the hill to Westport.

Brought some flags from home.

Set a white-ish yellow course for Thanh, Hank, and Annie.

First training session for my family!!

Thanh was awesome. We did a little feature walk along the way. She got it. I was impressed, and super happy she enjoyed herself.

The kids were whirlwinds of joy. :)

Annie just went for it. She couldn't wait to get to the flags and negotiated the sketchy rock really well.

Hanky took a couple wicked spills, splashed through everything, and had quite the eye for the orange - unlike his dad.

It was just the best.

Event: Orienteering Ottawa Spring Training Weekend
 

Control picking at Mt. Foley.

First third felt great, then a little blip lead me to truncate things a bit.

Had to get back to my patient wife and little ones waiting for me in the rain.

Such a stellar part of the map.