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Training Log Archive: hansolo

In the 7 days ending Aug 10, 2014:

	activity	#	time	miles		km		+m
	Orienteering	5	3:52:36	4.85		7.8		20	42c
	Running	4	2:36:22	17.19		27.67		4
	Cross Training	2	1:02:00	9.5	(6:32)	15.29	(4:03)
	Total	11	7:30:58	31.54		50.76		24	42c
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Sunday Aug 10, 2014 #

9 AM

Orienteering (Long Model Course) 1:05:00 [3] ***
9c shoes: Salomon Men's Speedcross 3

Checked out the long model course this morning. Vegetation features are quite distinguishable but fields may actually be harder to run through than the open forest.

5 PM

Orienteering race (Model Relay) 9:48 [4] *** 2.0 km (4:54 / km)
14c shoes: Salomon Men's Speedcross 3

Exciting practice relay today! Not only did our A team finish 15th (out of 34), but each of us individually hit some solid per k times! Pumped for more racing!

Orienteering race (Model Relay) 9:48 [4]

Saturday Aug 9, 2014 #

9 AM

Orienteering (Model Middle) 1:03:00 [3] *** 5.8 km (10:52 / km) +20m 10:41 / km
19c shoes: Salomon Men's Speedcross 3

Completed the Model Middle here today. For about half of the course, Jake and I ran each leg individually and then analyzed our routes. The second half was basically a slower version of a race--but it accomplished the goal of getting that basic fluidity back.

A few points of analysis concerning terrain and technique:

-Logging trails or "rides" are ubiquitous here. Probably a useful catching feature, but they can also look like actual trails or, on the other hand, ditches. But at least familiarization was achieved.
-Vegetation is very distinct. Dark green stands out immensely and swamps are only green, marshy grass. So knowing both will certainly aid me.
-Runnability is excellent; but compass use should be frequent. The terrain is flat and fast (for the middle at least); but this can also lead to running in slightly wrong direction. So staying in contact with the map and compass is crucial.