Training Log Archive: Flakey

Event: JWOC Tour - Sørlandsgaloppen 2015
 

Holy s**t. Easily, the most challenging race I have ever done up to this point. It was seven kilometers with long legs, tonnes of climb, confusing terrain, etc. With maybe only four hours of sleep the previous night, I didn't have very much energy even at the beginning. I probably walked at least half of it. I kept on zoning out and forgetting where I was going because I was so tired. Despite the length of time it took me, it didn't feel like a terrible race. Considering it was my first orienteering race in three months in unfamiliar terrain, I think I did alright. I placed at the bottom of the pack, but I was so happy to simply have finished the race. I didn't think I could do it. Mom and Dad were surprised I didn't quit. Anyway, I'm told that the terrain today was the most challenging of all the locations so I'm glad the worst is behind me.

Dad, Mom, and I decided to do a practice course to get used to the terrain. We took terns leading. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, but required more concentration to navigate through. I'm feeling pretty confident about tomorrow.

Last dryland session before Europe. We did suicides. Six cones set up in a line. Sprint to the first, walk back. Sprint to the second, walk back. We did variations of this. Today and tomorrow made me realize that I need to work on maintaining intensity while exercising (pretty basic concept, I know). Looking forward to racing in Norway!

Last bike ride before trip to Europe. Did the south route around the airport. Started off at a decent pace. Had some trouble maintaining the intensity. Near the end off the the ride, I began to really slow down and stomach began to hurt. I tried to do some core when I got home. Let's just say I need to do core more often. Felt pretty tired for the rest of the evening. I probably need more sleep as well.