Training Log Archive: OJ

Event: British Orienteering Champs - Relay
 

OK, I'm no mathamatician, but here goes: 3 gaffle points, 3 variations on each and 3 relay legs, therefore 3x3x3=27 unique course combinations. 24 teams entered on Mens Premiere. Yet SYO1 and ShUOC, the two favourites, had EXACTLY the same combination for the entire race. Maybe the organisers thought it would be interesting to see who would win on a straight head-to-head race..? Anyway it was a good battle all the way; Andy L and Magic both ran really well to set me off about 15 seconds behind Nails. In spite of his psychological distraction tactics (for instance putting the irritating song 'Orienteering, It's My Life' by NTNUI in my head) I managed to open up a small gap at the end after pushing each other hard all the way round. Nice to see a full Sheffield podium!

C • gaffles 2

Warm up and warm down. Pretty tired.