Indian Cave St Park, Schubert NE.
Fun day. I wasn't sure what to expect from the map, and my body. Map was mostly OK; trails need to be updated, contours are general. I walked 95% of the course. My body held up surprisingly well (although I'm pretty sore one day later).
I started the race with an adventure racer who was trying O for the first time. We went to the first three controls together. Unfortunately for her, she left me and took off running, just where the trails got pretty funky. I was worried about her, but she managed fine (although she only found two more controls).
I screwed up 31. My compass told me I was probably on the wrong spur, but I convinced myself that the map was general, and I was correct. Ha. Had to hustle back after that mistake in order to make it back on time. I was surprised that I could jog for a while, at the end of three hours on my feet.
Seems like I picked a good strategy in terms of points. Managed to win the women's division, and placed third overall.
Weather was warm, but I drank my mild Gatorade every 15 minutes, and that was a good strategy.
Thanks to all the PTOCers for their hard work, and the great food.
map and route