Training Log Archive: maprunner

Sigh. Just made the difficult decision to cancel our trip to Georgia. I was so looking forward to the competition and seeing others. But we are hoping to go to Yellowstone in a few weeks, and we don't want to risk getting sick, or infecting others, before that trip.

C • Bummer 2

Event: OK Riverfront Park
 

OK event at Riverfront Park. I did the instructions for first timers, then literally ran to the bathroom, back to the car to change, then back to the start. Made it with 2 minutes to spare before the mass start. This was not how I wanted to mentally or physically prepare today.

The maps had been handed out in advance, so I took a glance at the route to the first control before the start. I did a good job of going out fast-ish and not too fast. It helped to remember that a 7 km course (even on flat ground) was a long race for me.

I was surprised at how well I felt mentally and physically. I did really well today! Another bonus was this was the first time I orienteered on this map with real controls: they show up from a long way away :) Two minor errors: picking the hard way across the power lines on the way back; and stopping one road too soon on the way to 21.

I glanced at my watch near the end and realized I had a chance to be under 10 min/k so I pushed pretty hard. Just made it!

Good turnout, even with a fair number of no-shows. Lots of fun to see some of my "O for Women" participants again.

Long - Splits

A shorter version of Hot N Hilly. Basically a hike. No energy today. Plus it was cold, and I had to watch for icy spots (even though I was wearing spikes).

Lunchtime run at Holcom. Wind was fierce out of the south, so I did a lot of east-west running

Walking with Sandy around her neighborhood. Only counting part of the time.

Set 1
8X single leg split squat, 15 lbs
10X pulley row, 50 lbs
10X TRX row

Set 2
12X squat thrust, unknown weight
10X pulley press, 20 lbs per side
20X plank alternating shoulder touch