Training Log Archive: maprunner

After the race, Mook, Spike and I went into Woodland Park for the annual OK banquet (sorry Peggy). Followed by another OK tradition, a mini golf tournament. Spike pulled off the first win, and Mook dug deep to come back for the second win.

C • Hmmm 2

Day 2 RMOC, green at Manitou Lake. Very similar to yesterday, a few bobbles on a few controls, but I recovered quickly each time. My time per k was almost the same, too. Others had better days and could run faster on this open map. Course was Ok, especially from 2-5. Rest of course was easier due to many trails and roads.

Forgot to mention how much I enjoyed yesterday's course. Overall, RMOC is doing a good job with limited volunteers. Just wish the results were posted already ;)

map and route

Western States Day 2 Green - Splits

Event: Rocky Mountain Orienteering Festival
 

Green course at RMOC, Saylor Park. Temps in the 80s, 9300 ft. I was one of the last starters. Overall, I'd give my self a B- for navigation.

Nervous at the start, and headed off 90 degrees. Told myself to look at the map, which helped me settle a bit. Adrenaline was still high on this leg, so I foolishly checked out a control that I knew wasn't mine.

After 1, I settled into a rhthym. I would stand at each control, take a drink and plan my route to the next leg. I don't usually stop to do this, but I felt I needed to be extra careful.

Still made mistakes on 3, 4 and 8, but I relocated well, and quickly.

Walked most of the course; only ran down hills. The slow navigation meant I finished in the middle of the pack, but I avoided the huge errors that plagued a lot of other folks today.

Was pleasantly surprised by my fitness. I'm definitely getter stronger. I think that also helped me avoid any brain-dead moments.

map and route

Western States Day 1 Green - Splits

Heading up to Colorado today. Looked at my notes from 2007--forgot that I was dealing with runner's knee at the time. Still no excuse; I had a bad day at Saylor Park. I'm a bit concerned this time around. Not for any physical reason; just because I haven't raced for more than2 months. (Well, I forgot that the altitude will also be a factor....)

And this is the relays, which I don't really enjoy (the pressure) but I do (the club camaraderie, which is high for this event). And this year, RMOC is making the 8 pt teams run a Green, two orange and a red course. Where is my yellow course????

Plan:
1. read the map
2. do not think about the running
3. read the map
4. stop and count to 10 before relocating
5. read the map

C • more tips 1

C • Go Pink Chex! 3

On the trails at Clinton tonight. I was supposed to start running 1 mile 1 minute faster 1 time a week, but I forgot to set my my virtual runner. But I decided to run a little faster in the beginning, especially when it was downhill. Felt pretty good. I eventually slowed down to my usual slogging pace, probably way sooner than one mile.

Heat index of 105 sent me straight to the basement.
Pushed on the arm weights a little bit. Haven't felt "rubbery" for a while, so I think I've been slacking.

Last fencing class tonight. Lots of sparring, so I'm logging this as slightly harder training than usual. Also had one-on-one instruction with the coach, which was very helpful.