Training Log Archive: Bender

COC Festival - Score-O (Glen Haffy)

Not sure whether today was a benefit or detriment towards my preparations for the COCs. So many things went wrong and I almost had to bail the race at one point due to having my iron ring ripped from my finger while pushing a branch aside. No worries though as I did manage to find it again; however at the cost of just shy of 6min. I then tried to get rid of my frustration with some speedy recovery, but found myself out of control navigationally and that was it for my race.

Despite the griping, I still managed to enjoy myself which is why I seem to come back over and over for more O-punishment.

C • Eng 5

Event: Canadian Orienteering Championships Festival
 

COC Festival - Long (Forks of the Credit)

Haven't orienteered in a long time and need to shake some cob-webs prior to next weekend's COCs. I was a little flustered getting to the start due to my late arrival and so no warmup and no tape on the laces, which promptly undid themselves on the way to the first control and remaind that way until the end.

Very tough terrain as the "rough open" field growth would grab you feet and bring you to a virtual stop despite all fight against it. Would have been much better to take the long route trails options rather than trying to stay close to the line. Accuracy was hit an miss as I drifted in and out of my race focus. Glad to have this opportunity though, so that I don't step up to the line next weekend not having properly orienteered since Barebones in June.