A pleasant day outside in the sunshine at Franklin Park, unfortunately energy really flagged mid afternoon around start time. Left around 4pm and had a 2 hour drive hone- got befuddled by roads back to mass pike (probably why I've never ventured to FP before)- at one stage pulled over because my driving sucked. Resisted closing my eyes which would have been the end of getting home. So life in the fast lane and getting back at 11.30 last night took its toll.
Orienteering race (sprint champs) 22:22 [4] *** 2.3 km (9:43 / km) +80m8:17 / km spiked:14/18c
Very sloppy run and energy just not there- first part OK then left a big chunk of time on 10 (3mins) and 10-15 sec misses on several others. Squeaked in for win. Challenging / technical course by Brendan SL 2.3k.
before and after intervals- ultimate jet lag test :-)
Running intervals (Treadmill) 11:15 3.0 km (3:45 / km)
1 min @ I pace x 12 with 1 min jog recovery between. Felt ok -hopefully will be same after flight home for weekend-hope springs eternal as they say.
Nice professional gym with treadlies that go to 20kph- oh is the joy of speed.
Orienteering race (Norwottuck Green) 56:41*** 5.99 km (9:27 / km) +246m7:51 / km spiked:9/11c
Pleasant outing to Western mass- never been to Amherst or Mt N so made a day of it with Roz. Not as much fall color as hoped for but nice drive from Rt2 via 202 to Am (anything to avoid Mass TP).
Interesting and enjoyable course set by Ian, and was warned to be careful with trails. Contour detail was good although rock under-mapped. Decent run and was physically hard. Got off line on 7-8 (losing maybe 1:30) and stopped to tie laces (1:15) between 9 and 10. Had little trouble with #9- 30sec - despite unmapped trail and fact that control may be 25m off center. Used TC today and felt confident. Sl=5.5 ish- I measure 5.53.
Lunch in Amherst- ran into Dean and had a nice chat. Then home via sundry farm stands. Nice day out.
4 PM
Walking23:00 [1] 2.0 km (11:30 / km)
Quick stroll, then home to pack. Fortunately postponed departure to first LHR flight in am, gives me a bit more time to get stuff done.
Gorgeous day outside today. Fall in the air, smells galore.
12 PM
Orienteering (technique) 25:10 [2] **** 3.6 km (6:59 / km) +55m6:29 / km
Compass and pace work. Firstly compared thumb compass (LH) with baseplate (RH). In general more consistent and efficient with thumb (TC) vs. baseplate (BP)- pulling consistently to left with BP, occasionally to right with TC (thick woods). Pace count good +/- 5m.