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Sunday Oct 7, 2018 #
11 AM
Orienteering 54:41 *** 7.71 km (7:05 / km) +249m 6:06 / km
ahr:156 max:173 (sick)
2018 SA Champs and NOL Middle
Keynes Gap
M21E
I felt ill in the morning after a big week with the schools team, and a tiring run yesterday.
Unfortunately I could not get up to top speed today.
At the end I struggled to the finish, and suffered cold shivers for about 30 minutes after I finished.
Not a great result today, but at least I finished the NOL season in 6th place overall.
Keynes Gap
M21E
I felt ill in the morning after a big week with the schools team, and a tiring run yesterday.
Unfortunately I could not get up to top speed today.
At the end I struggled to the finish, and suffered cold shivers for about 30 minutes after I finished.
Not a great result today, but at least I finished the NOL season in 6th place overall.
Running 40:57 5.12 km (8:00 / km) +120m 7:10 / km
ahr:149 max:177
Saturday Oct 6, 2018 #
11 AM
Orienteering 53:36 8.32 km (6:26 / km) +189m 5:47 / km
ahr:157 max:186
12 PM
Orienteering race 1:05:57 ** 11.32 km (5:50 / km) +263m 5:13 / km
ahr:147 max:185
2018 Australian Championships
Long Distance
Gummeracha Goldfields
M40A
It was fun to be back at a forest that I visited many times as a junior. I didn't remember much though, as it had been over 20 years since I ran there.
This was the big race of the week that I was aiming for. I was a little worried about Teemu Kaijalainen in the start list. We had both been injured, but I knew that he could run faster than me on a good day.
The race was going to be a good test of route choice and physical shape, so it would be a great challenge for us.
The first 3 controls were very easy, so I pushed hard in the open pine forest. Leg 4-5 was good route choice. I took the right hand track option, put my head down and attacked the hill. By the top, Craig was only 55 seconds in front of me. This motivated me to keep pushing. By control 5 I had caught a full 2 minutes on one of my main competitors.
I was careful in the slow green areas, but then pushed on again on the next route choice from 7-8, where I got a gap on Craig.
11 was the danger control. A couple of small rocks on a broad spur in native scrub. I missed it 20m too low, but then knew where I was and went straight to it. I exited the same way to get back to the track. I saw Teemu in the distance, but he appeared to be more than 4 mins back. Soon after he lost about 4 mins at #11.
I lost time to Teemu on the final route choice. I played safe and avoided the green. Teemu went straight and gained a minute. I think the he must have found a nice animal path through the medium green.
This was a good way to finish my final year as an M40, and my 4th national long distance championship in this age group. I think I was able to remain undefeated in national competitions in my years from M40-44. I missed 2017 due to the AFL Grand Final, and I ran elite in all of the Sprint and Middle distance championships.
Long Distance
Gummeracha Goldfields
M40A
It was fun to be back at a forest that I visited many times as a junior. I didn't remember much though, as it had been over 20 years since I ran there.
This was the big race of the week that I was aiming for. I was a little worried about Teemu Kaijalainen in the start list. We had both been injured, but I knew that he could run faster than me on a good day.
The race was going to be a good test of route choice and physical shape, so it would be a great challenge for us.
The first 3 controls were very easy, so I pushed hard in the open pine forest. Leg 4-5 was good route choice. I took the right hand track option, put my head down and attacked the hill. By the top, Craig was only 55 seconds in front of me. This motivated me to keep pushing. By control 5 I had caught a full 2 minutes on one of my main competitors.
I was careful in the slow green areas, but then pushed on again on the next route choice from 7-8, where I got a gap on Craig.
11 was the danger control. A couple of small rocks on a broad spur in native scrub. I missed it 20m too low, but then knew where I was and went straight to it. I exited the same way to get back to the track. I saw Teemu in the distance, but he appeared to be more than 4 mins back. Soon after he lost about 4 mins at #11.
I lost time to Teemu on the final route choice. I played safe and avoided the green. Teemu went straight and gained a minute. I think the he must have found a nice animal path through the medium green.
This was a good way to finish my final year as an M40, and my 4th national long distance championship in this age group. I think I was able to remain undefeated in national competitions in my years from M40-44. I missed 2017 due to the AFL Grand Final, and I ran elite in all of the Sprint and Middle distance championships.
Thursday Oct 4, 2018 #
12 PM
Orienteering 11:33 1.59 km (7:17 / km) +137m 5:05 / km
ahr:121 max:135
Wednesday Oct 3, 2018 #
12 PM
Orienteering 1:02:06 9.23 km (6:44 / km) +201m 6:04 / km
ahr:152 max:185
3 PM
Orienteering 54:19 *** 8.76 km (6:12 / km) +205m 5:33 / km
ahr:160 max:186
Public race
Australian Schools Individual Championships
Wirra Wirra
This was a relaxed fun run around the Senior Boys course from the Schools Champs. Of course Aston was way too fast for me, but I was happy to only be behind 5 or 6 boys.
I last ran at Wirra Wirra about 30 years ago. My memory is of a flooded creek crossing in 1987, and searching in wet low visibility pine trees for small clearings and boulders.
Although the trees were mostly replanted in 2003, the forest felt quite similar to what I remember. Perhaps the forest cycle is about 30 years.
The tree branches were quite sticky. I copped one just beneath my right eye and wore a couple of scratches and a bit of blood.
I am certainly not a fan of the start procedure for these public races. Surely we can come up with a better method than waiting in a long line single file for 30-40 minutes to get a start time. A radical idea may be to allocate people a start time.
Australian Schools Individual Championships
Wirra Wirra
This was a relaxed fun run around the Senior Boys course from the Schools Champs. Of course Aston was way too fast for me, but I was happy to only be behind 5 or 6 boys.
I last ran at Wirra Wirra about 30 years ago. My memory is of a flooded creek crossing in 1987, and searching in wet low visibility pine trees for small clearings and boulders.
Although the trees were mostly replanted in 2003, the forest felt quite similar to what I remember. Perhaps the forest cycle is about 30 years.
The tree branches were quite sticky. I copped one just beneath my right eye and wore a couple of scratches and a bit of blood.
I am certainly not a fan of the start procedure for these public races. Surely we can come up with a better method than waiting in a long line single file for 30-40 minutes to get a start time. A radical idea may be to allocate people a start time.
Tuesday Oct 2, 2018 #
1 PM
Running 42:06 1.92 km (21:57 / km) +3m 21:47 / km
ahr:96 max:147
Orienteering race 19:42 **** 3.79 km (5:12 / km) +39m 4:56 / km
ahr:163 max:177
Public race
Australian Schools Sprint Distance
Keithcott Farm, SA
Map 1 of 2
Map 2 of 2
For some reason the Men A course was longer than the Senior Boys sprint. As a bones we got a couple of boring legs through the streets and down a hill, only to have to climb back up a big hill again.
The actual school was terrific for a sprint. It was a great test for the kids, and as I wasn't concentrating fully for my relaxed run, I took a couple of non-optimal route choices.
I was very excited with my kids' results today.
Mason achieved his best ever result at Aus Schools Champs level. This was particularly impressive in his first year as a senior. He really loves technical sprint areas.
Torren tried extremely hard, and fell just 3 seconds short of Alvin Craig and a medal in the Junior Boys. This was an excellent result though, and set him up for an Honour Team spot.
Sophie had a run in the public race, and her time would have placed her in the top half of the Junior Girls field. Next year should be fun for her.
Australian Schools Sprint Distance
Keithcott Farm, SA
Map 1 of 2
Map 2 of 2
For some reason the Men A course was longer than the Senior Boys sprint. As a bones we got a couple of boring legs through the streets and down a hill, only to have to climb back up a big hill again.
The actual school was terrific for a sprint. It was a great test for the kids, and as I wasn't concentrating fully for my relaxed run, I took a couple of non-optimal route choices.
I was very excited with my kids' results today.
Mason achieved his best ever result at Aus Schools Champs level. This was particularly impressive in his first year as a senior. He really loves technical sprint areas.
Torren tried extremely hard, and fell just 3 seconds short of Alvin Craig and a medal in the Junior Boys. This was an excellent result though, and set him up for an Honour Team spot.
Sophie had a run in the public race, and her time would have placed her in the top half of the Junior Girls field. Next year should be fun for her.
Monday Oct 1, 2018 #
12 PM
Orienteering race 17:10 * 3.97 km (4:20 / km) +4m 4:18 / km
ahr:153 max:184
Australian Championships Sprint Distance
Renmark Schools
M21E 11th place
Map 1 of 2
Map 2 of 2
Basically this was a running race. I felt better running than I had for the last 4 weeks after my foot injury, but my limited preparation restricted how fast I could go.
I lost no time, and was happy with what I could get out of myself today on an easy course.
Renmark Schools
M21E 11th place
Map 1 of 2
Map 2 of 2
Basically this was a running race. I felt better running than I had for the last 4 weeks after my foot injury, but my limited preparation restricted how fast I could go.
I lost no time, and was happy with what I could get out of myself today on an easy course.
4 PM
Running 42 0.05 km (12:58 / km)
ahr:153 max:166
Sunday Sep 30, 2018 #
12 PM
Orienteering race 53:42 *** 8.57 km (6:16 / km) +108m 5:54 / km
ahr:169 max:190
Australian Relay Champs
Bunyip Reach
M21E mp
This was very disappointing.
I started ok, but my foot and cold were impacting me by around control 9. I tried to push hard but lost time at 10. Then at 12 I made a fatal error. I ran directly to the control circle, but the control was hidden in a green bush. I didn't see it and ran left to check further up. Then I came back and again failed to see the flag. This time I ran right and saw another nearby flag and punched it. I was too distracted to check the code, and so stuffed up my race and my team. I apologise to my team mates.
Bunyip Reach
M21E mp
This was very disappointing.
I started ok, but my foot and cold were impacting me by around control 9. I tried to push hard but lost time at 10. Then at 12 I made a fatal error. I ran directly to the control circle, but the control was hidden in a green bush. I didn't see it and ran left to check further up. Then I came back and again failed to see the flag. This time I ran right and saw another nearby flag and punched it. I was too distracted to check the code, and so stuffed up my race and my team. I apologise to my team mates.
Saturday Sep 29, 2018 #
Event: AOC2018
2 PM
Orienteering 27:01 4.52 km (5:59 / km) +16m 5:53 / km
ahr:152 max:200
3 PM
Running 12:59 0.86 km (15:09 / km) +36m 12:31 / km
ahr:122 max:186
Orienteering 39:56 *** 6.54 km (6:07 / km) +112m 5:38 / km
ahr:173 max:193
Australian Championships Middle Distance
Crooked Straight
M21E
My first run for a week after being sick with a head cold. My foot was also a bit sore so I used some extra cushioned socks, and tried to ignore the pain for 30 minutes.
I ran very smoothly, but just had little speed. I was happy with a solid run and result, although I could have been much higher if I had a better preparation.
Crooked Straight
M21E
My first run for a week after being sick with a head cold. My foot was also a bit sore so I used some extra cushioned socks, and tried to ignore the pain for 30 minutes.
I ran very smoothly, but just had little speed. I was happy with a solid run and result, although I could have been much higher if I had a better preparation.