Training Log Archive: GlenT

Event: Chilly Cheeks 11k Trail Race
 

Chilly Cheeks Trail Race on Mt. Penn in Reading. It was indeed chilly - in the range of 10-15F during the race, but the sun was out and winds were light. About 1-3 inches of sugary snow on the course although the trail was pretty well defined by the time I went through. Plenty of rocks and some roots and occasional leaf cover so the footing was pretty technical. And there were some hills since we essentially climbed up and over Mt. Penn after running around the south end of it. Wore studded Inov8s.

78th overall (227 total), 4th of 12 in M60-67 which got me a medal since awards went 4 deep for the category. About 15 orienteers at the race (there was a local Junior team training camp plus several DVOAers). I think about 8 got awards (including Greg A winning overall and Wyatt R first master).

Trails at South Mountain Preserve in Emmaus. A nearly tropical day with temperature in the mid 20s and very little breeze. Trails had a mix of exposed dirt and light snow cover with an occasional icy spot - the choice of studded shoes was appropriate. Explored a trail I hadn't been on before which goes to and from the northern access point.

Still cold. Low 20s but more breeze than there's been so single-digit wind chill. Almost done before I felt reasonably comfortable. The locals think that this is "extreme cold" - geez, HTFU, even with the wind chill its still on the positive side of 0F.