Training Log Archive: Bash

Event: Ottawa O-Fest 2012
 

March Highlands - Kanata Lakes. It's been almost two years since my last Canada Cup orienteering race (aka A event) and I sure felt rusty! It didn't bother me since I just wanted some tough nav practice. I'd entered a lower age group with the plan of doing longer courses and avoiding the feeling of being in a competition. It worked. I had a ton of fun in spite of a few bobbles and a slow, cautious approach to this difficult terrain. Congrats to `Bent on beating me!

(Turned GPS on/off quite late. Course straight line distance = 4.0 km.)

Tunney's Pasture, Ottawa. Fun sprint through a campus of government buildings. There were a number of tricky spots - uncrossable concrete walls, passageways, staircases, etc. Mostly it went well but I lost time on a few controls. When I compared notes with others afterward, I realized that I wasn't alone! Loads of fun - I love running on the edge, trying to stay in contact with the map while pushing the pace in easy terrain.

The Ottawa club did a terrific job on everything today. Great arenas for both events. The sprint was spectator friendly; James announced us all as we came up the chute. It was great to see so many friends including Pamtastic, my Eco-Endurance Challenge teammate!

(GPS started early, turned off late. Course straight line distance = 2.5 km.)

F35+ - Splits

Sprint F35+ - Splits