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Sunday Sep 30, 2012 #
Event: SMOC Yankee Springs
7 AM
Biking 1:09:45 [0] 5.5 mi (4.7 mph) +11m
I did not plan to escort my wife on a run this weekend, but I did so. I should've grabbed a jacket - normally when I head out into sub 40° weather I am being pretty active, but the trike was too efficient at 5 mph so I was freezing and struggled to get warm afterwards, until I jumped in the car to head to Yankee Springs - heated seats warmed me up.
12 PM
Orienteering 1:17:21 [3] *** 6.7 km (11:33 / km) +161m 10:18 / km
spiked:8/13c shoes: INOV8 285
I forgot to start my watch until the 3rd control. I need to ingrain that better!
1 - missed a bit east so probably lost a minute once I realized the terrain didn't match up (creek helped)
2 - awesome creek jump - worth the drive right there.
4 - was on track anyway, but saw Lew leaving which was a minor assist
5 - too many route choices to 5, I chose one to the west and then ended up on the trail to the east - whoops. Minor help by seeing the guy from the Traverse City who was exiting the depression
6 - wisely checked up a little crossing the final trail, and was happy with the terrain
7 - took the trail around for a solid attack, and followed the reentrants up. had to walk a bit - I need more hill training
8 - not quite sure how I did that one yet. I thought I hit the trail which was faint, but it must've been a game trail. I checked the terrain and decided to scout the depression, which was the right one, got lucky there
10 - ended up following the large ravine to the east, but recognized it and popped up the ridge just in time
11 - nice long leg. I am happy with my route, little meandering but okay I think
12 - wasn't sure how to avoid climb, so I gave up elevation and cut up later
13 - overwhelmed by choice, I lost time exiting 12 as I changed my mind a couple times
Didn't have much speed heading to the finish, not sure how it will fare in the ranking
I am very satisfied with that run, no matter how the placing worked out. I jogged almost the entire thing slow and steady, checked up early to verify when needed, and had no truly awful mistakes, just a few near misses. A good start to the season and nice redemption from the spring meet.
Terrific course by Mike - he used almost all nice woods, just fantastic terrain.
1 - missed a bit east so probably lost a minute once I realized the terrain didn't match up (creek helped)
2 - awesome creek jump - worth the drive right there.
4 - was on track anyway, but saw Lew leaving which was a minor assist
5 - too many route choices to 5, I chose one to the west and then ended up on the trail to the east - whoops. Minor help by seeing the guy from the Traverse City who was exiting the depression
6 - wisely checked up a little crossing the final trail, and was happy with the terrain
7 - took the trail around for a solid attack, and followed the reentrants up. had to walk a bit - I need more hill training
8 - not quite sure how I did that one yet. I thought I hit the trail which was faint, but it must've been a game trail. I checked the terrain and decided to scout the depression, which was the right one, got lucky there
10 - ended up following the large ravine to the east, but recognized it and popped up the ridge just in time
11 - nice long leg. I am happy with my route, little meandering but okay I think
12 - wasn't sure how to avoid climb, so I gave up elevation and cut up later
13 - overwhelmed by choice, I lost time exiting 12 as I changed my mind a couple times
Didn't have much speed heading to the finish, not sure how it will fare in the ranking
I am very satisfied with that run, no matter how the placing worked out. I jogged almost the entire thing slow and steady, checked up early to verify when needed, and had no truly awful mistakes, just a few near misses. A good start to the season and nice redemption from the spring meet.
Terrific course by Mike - he used almost all nice woods, just fantastic terrain.