Training Log Archive: niamh

Athgarvan 5km road race.
Caoimhe got me to go, then didn't show up...!
Started at the school. There were tons of kids on the start line, uber-enthuastic, great to see. Down the Hollow Road for about a km (into wind) before turning back. Triangle on the road afterwards and finished at the school. Felt good going into this, but disappointed with the time. Good session, need to do more of these.
Results: https://www.popupraces.ie/raceresult/athgarvan-gaa...

C • Sleeping 2

NightO, Rockbrook. Well planned event, and enjoyed this with a teeny-tiny headtorch. Lots and lots of controls. Momentous as the day that Caoimhe beat me for the first time.
Results: http://www.orienteering.ie/result2?oaction=moreRes...

C • Momentous day 2

Warm-down around the car park. Interesting as I could see many, many (some very experienced) orienteers jumping right over either the uncrossable wall or cutting through the uncrossable hedge. This has been controversial at many international events - British Champs, WOCs, etc. How to teach people that uncrossable means you aren't allowed to cross it, even if you physically can? It's not a big deal for a local event, but what if someone missed out on an Irish title because of it? Planning the course so that you don't get a choice? Or marking the uncrossable features with tape? There probably isn't an easy answer.

Stephen's Green. 4 laps.

Curragh. Very wet and muddy.

Curragh with Killian. Easy at first and then the pace really picked up.