Training Log Archive: hfljazzguy

Event: The Edge Adventure Race - GOALS
 

My first Adventure Race! Hosted by GOALSARA, I completed the 6 hour solo Edge adventure race.
1st Event - Paddling. I cleared the paddle section which was a combination of canal and down the Delaware River. Beautiful day for a paddle!
2nd Event - Foot. I cleared the first foot section of the race. I had 1.5hrs left when I left the TA.
3rd Event - Bike. I cleared the 1st half of the bike section. With 15 minutes left I attempted to grab one CP from the back section but the trail got really rough and I was running out of time.
4th Event - Foot. I did not get to head out on this section at all :/ My trail navigation needs some work...but not bad for my first time out.
Total time: 5hr 57 min
Total CPs: 26
Rank: 4th place in Solo Male division
Two other guys also had 26 CPs but finished 13 and 15 min ahead of me.

Wins: Managed to lay flat in kayak and pass under all 3 low clearance bridges of canal. I picked up some time by avoiding the portages this way.
Mistakes:
1) Missed the take out point going from Delaware River to canal - lost 5 min here.
2) Lost trail in foot section going to CP 4. Ended up bushwacking in and out of this one - lost 15 min here.

C • Awesome job for your first ... 2