Training Log Archive: maprunner

Relay champs. Last year, I had one of my worst O days, ever, at the Relay. I was determined to have a good clean run today.

And I did actually run, at least 50% of the course (OK, jog is more accurate than run, but I was definitely not walking :)

I was really nervous when Peggy tagged off in SECOND place; there was no way I could hold onto that. But I could do my best, and not screw up. I was mostly clean. Overran 2, but caught myself quickly. A big mistake at 7, after I ran through the spectator control. I think too much about the fact that everyone is watching, instead of reading the map, and I just blindly ran ahead. Tried to calm down and read the map to relocate, but instead I wandered a bit till I could think clearly and find the control. Lost about 2.5 minutes here.

Overall, I had a decent outing. Lots of room for improvement, but probably the best I cold have expected this year. After my leg, we fell to 9th place, but fortunately Mike had a great run and brought us back up the 4th, which Mook maintained. Next year, we're on the podium!