Training Log Archive: Fat Rat

this required a lot of effort. didn't want to be running.

Went out fairly determined and tried to set a fast pace from start. Given current lack of fitness this turns out to be fairly normal pace for most of the field, but it felt fast. Little uncertainty in first few controls but no real issues and settled into some good orienteering. Picked Pacque up on the way to first control, so had company around the whole way. Then picked up Geoff Lawford too. Was trying to run hard but wasnt even getting close to dropping them. Led for the most part until about 3km to go, took a less than optimal route choice (due to need to avoid a climb that should have taken on) and lost time getting ciaght in some crap. Spent next few controls trying to catch back up to Geoff but proved pretty hard since I couldnt go much faster. Really really struggled last 1-2km into the finish. Suprised most of the field didnt run quicker.

Event: SILVA National Orienteering League
 

Never felt real good in the map today, continually battled to keep on top of the map. think the yellow on the map had something to do with it, apart from being a fairly complex little map in parts. pretty happy with the way i orienteered until near the end, losing about 5s, and 10-15s on two legs right near the end. apart from that I was just too slow.

some juniors ran well, both Josh and Max got me.

afternoon jog having driven back from Strahan to Launceston. Jogged from caravan park to Cataract Gorge and back. Was looking really picturesque. Even ran into fel and Jules on a romantic walk.

saw the scariest looking insect I have ever seen. Told it was a "grasshopper", absolute crap i reckon.

Jog with Jas and Mace from accom in Strahan to some waterfall and back.

did 4 x 1min surges to make sure the legs could move somewhat fast.

easy jog from strahan accom to regatta point and back.
nice sunset jog, enjoyed my own company in the light rain.

earlier went out to the beach and some point. awesome pine forested sand dunes. why doesnt Tassie organise an Easter or something out there??? would be absoultely awesome.

C • just what I thought! 2

walked into Walls of Jerusaleum and back out. a 6 hour day of walking, well probably 5hours, and stopped for about an hour at various points.

really nice walk.