1. | Fastest split on this one. Watched starters early on and very CASUALLY watched what direction others on my course were going. At start, quick glance at map and a sprint from there. | ||||||
2. | Another easy one. Quick run along the baseball field fence. Unfortunately, my decision to run right up against it was bad as I got blocked by some Evergreen trees. | ||||||
3. | Fairly tough control, but I did okay. Miscounted thickets on the way, but I managed to find it after a brief search. | ||||||
4. | Not too hard. Hopped back on the trail I'd been on. From there, took a opening in the green to the control. Should have run due south from 3-4 through White forest, but really no time lost. | ||||||
5. | Quick run along the thicket. Map fairly detailed around control, so I didn't quite pinpoint it in the right spot, but I got it. | ||||||
6. | Crossed street and a quick sprint down the overgrown road. Control almost in view from road. | ||||||
7. |
Did not check features en route Read map too late +01:00 | Should have known to make my move east right before I got to the thickets. Also misread control description, thought it was on a hiil, when it was really a depression, so I ran up the hill instead of looking where the control should be on the map. | |||||
8. |
Underrated difficulty +00:20 | Took a chance on a small trail that was supposed to be a shortcut. It was overgrown near the end. Shins got nice and bloody. | |||||
9. | Quick split here. Clear route choice up road and into clearing area. Around to other side of building. | ||||||
10. | This was a pretty direct route, but a hard to see trail on map had everyone looking at the first trail junction instead of the second. Control not visible from 1st, hidden well. | ||||||
11. | Easy route out to sidewalk then over to control on S side of crosswalk. | ||||||
12. | Fairly easy one up prominent trail. Good trail counting was key to get the right side trail. Got a decent split I think. | ||||||
13. |
Did not like map +00:03 | Control descrip said man-made, but I thought the control was on a fence when I punched it. Checked control # taking extra time to make sure. | |||||
F. | +00:04 | Tired :(. When I was able to book it up the hill in my later rec course with Grandpa I shaved off 4 sec. |
Total Time Lost - 00:01:27