orienteering race (Urban ) 32:17 [5] 3.3 km (9:47 / km)
Night Race Penamacor (25)
Pouring with rain, very dark, difficult to read map with bright glare of headlight on the plastic bag. The slope and steep cobbled streets gave route choice options from the start. Trying to plan ahead and know where I am was as ever for me a disaster - when will I learn? Basically ok if hesitant to 8. Here I was basically confused expecting a canopy (I discovered after the run that this was also bare rock). Navigated to control very reluctant to punch even after checking code. Disturbed as I left and in the wrong alley for 9 suddenly completely lost, eventually followed Mark who took me to 10. I could now retrace steps and re-join race.
Really enjoyed this event. None of the UK Urban planners tricks -wrong side of wall
Laura said Portugal just made for orienteering