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Discussion: I think it is ok to be catc...

in: Cristina; Cristina > 2008-03-16;

#  Posted 2008-03-17 08:09:05
PG: I think it is ok to be catching yourself on linear features off to the side, but you should be doing it by design and not by chance. Meaning -- (1) you should be looking for useful landmarks to each side and not just straight ahead, even if you can see a mile straight ahead, and (2) there are times when, yes, you can go straight, but it is much easier to run a little left or right of the line, like going to 9, where a little left and keeping in visual contact with the green wash and its various bends would make the navigation to a tricky control much easier.

This is common in an area of either a paucity or an over-abundance of features.

#  Posted 2008-03-17 20:26:20
Cristina: Looking at the map now it seems pretty clear that keeping the left wash in sight is the way to go. And I recall thinking that at some point while running, I just didn't do it. I'm not really sure that that's reassuring...

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