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Monday Jan 20, 2020 #
9 AM
Orienteering 1:26:56 ** 5.88 mi (14:47 / mi) +227m 13:12 / mi
ahr:159 max:181 27c
GNC Extreme-O Long2 course
9km
Got an air-filled water balloon at the start that we had to carry for the duration. I put mine in my back pocket of my bike jacket and forgot about it.
Started off with a normal leg, followed by a rootstock climb and slightly whites out maps. Then a bearing leg that took you through some thicker woods. Next was 4 controls on a pretty generous corridor O, where I caught and passed Jens.
10-14 were UTM plotting. The features weren’t on the map but turned out to be pretty easy to find. I did misplot one but caught it on the check map. Passed syd at the end of this section.
Another minor white out and then 3 controls on a countours only map, the first of which the trail took you right too if you trusted it. 4 more controls that were just follow a stream and keep your eye out, but they were also pretty generously visible. 2 controls on an arial map that a bearing took you straight they a piney thorny forest- this is where my balloon popped.
Next we had memory o to a cabin grouping and then find the cabin with the flag. It was the 6th I checked but I got out before anyone caught back up. Finally digital pictures to the finish.
Overall it was fun, although not overly extreme- my feet didn’t even get wet and I never felt even a a little bit lost. Turns out most of the balloons popped. I think I won overall- too bad this skill set doesn’t transfer to normal races.
9km
Got an air-filled water balloon at the start that we had to carry for the duration. I put mine in my back pocket of my bike jacket and forgot about it.
Started off with a normal leg, followed by a rootstock climb and slightly whites out maps. Then a bearing leg that took you through some thicker woods. Next was 4 controls on a pretty generous corridor O, where I caught and passed Jens.
10-14 were UTM plotting. The features weren’t on the map but turned out to be pretty easy to find. I did misplot one but caught it on the check map. Passed syd at the end of this section.
Another minor white out and then 3 controls on a countours only map, the first of which the trail took you right too if you trusted it. 4 more controls that were just follow a stream and keep your eye out, but they were also pretty generously visible. 2 controls on an arial map that a bearing took you straight they a piney thorny forest- this is where my balloon popped.
Next we had memory o to a cabin grouping and then find the cabin with the flag. It was the 6th I checked but I got out before anyone caught back up. Finally digital pictures to the finish.
Overall it was fun, although not overly extreme- my feet didn’t even get wet and I never felt even a a little bit lost. Turns out most of the balloons popped. I think I won overall- too bad this skill set doesn’t transfer to normal races.
Sunday Jan 19, 2020 #
11 AM
Orienteering 1:39:34 **** 7.63 mi (13:03 / mi) +330m 11:30 / mi
ahr:170 max:195 22c shoes: Salomon Speedcross 4 - Gray2
GNC classic day 2- blue
Hard labor creek state park
10.1k, 225m
After being sloppy yesterday I made an effort to focus on attack points today, sometimes picking slightly longer but easier to execute routes. Besides a few lapses it definitely paid off, as I almost had the run of my life.
8- I intended to arc to the road loop and come back in. Just as I was starting to panic that I had missed the large target I stumbled on the flag. It felt like I cheated.
13. Slight overshoot. I was pacing but my running pace count must have been underestimated. Then I saw syd roll through and got confused about where she might be headed. Once I refocused I corrected. Lost 1-2 min.
21. The second to last, and arguably easiest control, on a cabin. The last couple controls I was really struggling mentally and it was taking everything to keep my head in the game. Apparently that focus ran out. I drifted to a different group of cabins and ran all thru them looking for flags before realizing my mistake. 4 minutes lost in such a sillly way.
Overall I think this race is a good sign. I kept up an amazing pace <10/km and stayed well focused for 1.5 hours. I just need 10 more minutes. Hopefully that comes with fitness.
Hard labor creek state park
10.1k, 225m
After being sloppy yesterday I made an effort to focus on attack points today, sometimes picking slightly longer but easier to execute routes. Besides a few lapses it definitely paid off, as I almost had the run of my life.
8- I intended to arc to the road loop and come back in. Just as I was starting to panic that I had missed the large target I stumbled on the flag. It felt like I cheated.
13. Slight overshoot. I was pacing but my running pace count must have been underestimated. Then I saw syd roll through and got confused about where she might be headed. Once I refocused I corrected. Lost 1-2 min.
21. The second to last, and arguably easiest control, on a cabin. The last couple controls I was really struggling mentally and it was taking everything to keep my head in the game. Apparently that focus ran out. I drifted to a different group of cabins and ran all thru them looking for flags before realizing my mistake. 4 minutes lost in such a sillly way.
Overall I think this race is a good sign. I kept up an amazing pace <10/km and stayed well focused for 1.5 hours. I just need 10 more minutes. Hopefully that comes with fitness.
Orienteering 37:00 ** 1.76 mi (21:02 / mi) +76m 18:32 / mi
ahr:118 max:155 7c shoes: Salomon Speedcross 4 - Gray3
Flag pickup
Saturday Jan 18, 2020 #
9 AM
Orienteering 19:06 *** 1.29 mi (14:48 / mi) +93m 12:05 / mi
ahr:144 max:179 11c shoes: Salomon Speedcross 4 - Gray3
Training course. I love that GNC goes the extra mile to put these out
Orienteering 1:51:31 **** 7.15 mi (15:36 / mi) +468m 12:58 / mi
ahr:169 max:198 20c shoes: Salomon Speedcross 4 - Gray3
GNC Classic day 1
Camp Rutledge - Hard Labor Creek State Park
9.8km, 335 m
I was able to keep up a good pace today, but was not very clean on the approaches which ended up costing me 1-3 minutes on multiple controls. Really need to focus and not just wing it.
2 - hit the trail N and had to come back down.
4 - got turned around exiting 3 and left the trail thinking I was at a completely different point. Once i corrected that i proceeded to miss the circle ending up too far east.
5- slight overshoot
9 - the hill up to 9 addled my brain and I whiffed the approach. Syd caught up to me here (8 minutes gained on me).
10 - syd passing me got in my head. must have just missed it but had to reattack.
13- slight overshoot
19 - got distracted by a flag that was SE and had to correct
Camp Rutledge - Hard Labor Creek State Park
9.8km, 335 m
I was able to keep up a good pace today, but was not very clean on the approaches which ended up costing me 1-3 minutes on multiple controls. Really need to focus and not just wing it.
2 - hit the trail N and had to come back down.
4 - got turned around exiting 3 and left the trail thinking I was at a completely different point. Once i corrected that i proceeded to miss the circle ending up too far east.
5- slight overshoot
9 - the hill up to 9 addled my brain and I whiffed the approach. Syd caught up to me here (8 minutes gained on me).
10 - syd passing me got in my head. must have just missed it but had to reattack.
13- slight overshoot
19 - got distracted by a flag that was SE and had to correct
Friday Jan 17, 2020 #
Event: Georgia Navigator Cup 2020
1 PM
Orienteering 35:38 *** 3.18 mi (11:12 / mi) +147m 9:48 / mi
ahr:154 max:180 12c shoes: Salomon Speedcross 4 - Gray2
GNC Middle
Bert Adams Scout Reservation
4.8 km, 140m
We were cutting it a little close and parked about 15 minutes before my start time. I quickly checked in, put on shoes and headed straight to the start line. I was a little flustered but took a few deep breaths before setting off. Turned out to be one of my cleanest and fasted races ever. One minor bobble ending up on a spur just E of the correct one for 5. Otherwise i was clean and kept a good running pace.
Bert Adams Scout Reservation
4.8 km, 140m
We were cutting it a little close and parked about 15 minutes before my start time. I quickly checked in, put on shoes and headed straight to the start line. I was a little flustered but took a few deep breaths before setting off. Turned out to be one of my cleanest and fasted races ever. One minor bobble ending up on a spur just E of the correct one for 5. Otherwise i was clean and kept a good running pace.
Wednesday Jan 15, 2020 #
Other 15:00 [3]
Yoga
4 PM
Road Running 38:41 4.08 mi (9:29 / mi) +47m 9:09 / mi
ahr:155 max:172 shoes: New Balance 808
easy run. excited for GA!