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Wednesday Sep 13, 2006 #
Running (Mixed Trail/Grass) 46:00 [2] 4.6 mi (10:00 / mi)
shoes: Asics Gel Cumulus VII
Mid 60s, overcast, but dry today.
Run at LaBoiteaux Woods trails with Sandi, Carlos, and Leslie (from the Cincinnati Trail Runners). Since none of us have run there recently/ever, there were a few backtracking while we explored the trail network. I attempted to read a map (Camp Stonybrook) unsuccessfully. First of all, it's harder to read map and run on slippery trails (yesterday I was on the road) all at the same time. Secondly, I got a bit confused reading a map that doesn't relate at all to the terrain I am experiencing. Maybe I just need more practice at it.
Anyway, I tried out the R thumb compass today. It seems I could move my thumb more freely on the map with this one. But I'm not sure if it's the function of the plate (open-ended notch for the thumb vs. oval-shaped opening) or my right hand being better at thumbing maps. I think I'm ambidextrous enough that there's not much of a difference between the L and R. Overall, I still feel slightly more comfortable with the L, no doubt a result of more practice.
As far as the terrain at LaBoiteaux, it's similar to Mt. Airy - a series of big spurs and deep reentrants. I'd say the woods are generally light green, with some areas of white along the spurs, and medium/dark green down by the creek. It'd be hard to avoid climbs while running a course here, but I'll be able to find out in-person next week.
Run at LaBoiteaux Woods trails with Sandi, Carlos, and Leslie (from the Cincinnati Trail Runners). Since none of us have run there recently/ever, there were a few backtracking while we explored the trail network. I attempted to read a map (Camp Stonybrook) unsuccessfully. First of all, it's harder to read map and run on slippery trails (yesterday I was on the road) all at the same time. Secondly, I got a bit confused reading a map that doesn't relate at all to the terrain I am experiencing. Maybe I just need more practice at it.
Anyway, I tried out the R thumb compass today. It seems I could move my thumb more freely on the map with this one. But I'm not sure if it's the function of the plate (open-ended notch for the thumb vs. oval-shaped opening) or my right hand being better at thumbing maps. I think I'm ambidextrous enough that there's not much of a difference between the L and R. Overall, I still feel slightly more comfortable with the L, no doubt a result of more practice.
As far as the terrain at LaBoiteaux, it's similar to Mt. Airy - a series of big spurs and deep reentrants. I'd say the woods are generally light green, with some areas of white along the spurs, and medium/dark green down by the creek. It'd be hard to avoid climbs while running a course here, but I'll be able to find out in-person next week.
Stretching warm up/down 8:30 [1]
Before and after.