Training Log Archive: cmorse

Checking out the warmup area with Jackson.

Well, the card says I mispunched #11. But it was a great race. Controls #2 & #3 were quite tentative as I had a bit of a time reading the trails correctly, but then settled down and mostly ignored minor trails. Didn't question it at download as I had to get back to go out with Jackson on his course, but looking at the map afterwards, I know I went to #11 and verified the correct control # because I went via a nearby control that I knew wasn't mine (the fire ring photo in the meet notes). But I guess the box didn't beep (can't recall that specifically) And my leg to #12 from there was just fine. I have no doubt in my mind that I went there, so I'm counting this as a full race here on Attackpoint.

Shadowing Jackson on his first official 'A' meet course. After noon by the time he went out and quite warm. Did very well for the first half, then had an error on #7 and I assisted him a bit as he was getting very discouraged. Then ok for a couple more and another need for assistance.

Overall he did quite well, considering the heat was bothering him and it was a long white course. Had the result changed from 'A' course to 'Rec' course due to my minor assistance. He enjoyed the whole weekend, but I think he'll stick with Rec courses a bit longer until he builds up his confidence more and ability to correct the errors without getting frustrated so easily.

AOWN - Enroute to #6 (which was at Saturdays first callup line location) - I stopped Jackson and pointed directly ahead down the road. He quickly chided me for assisting as it turns out I was also pointing at the flag (which I hadn't previously noted) but instead at a young deer coming over the embankment about 10 meters in front of us (which Jackson hadn't seen) and then proceeded to cross the road in front of us and head up into the woods.