Training Log Archive: Sudden

Tired and low on energy from the beginning. Opened up in a moderate pace, and didn't do any mistakes until 9th where I lost some time and got caught by Nick. I followed him, more or less, trying to keep up, until 19th when I took the trail route choice and after that it was game over. From 22 I had to walk back. First time I had to DNF because of fatigue only, historically my DNF's have been a combination of fatigue and awful navigation. What a weekend!

AM: Middle, Terra Nova. Never got into the race, and although the map was not the best, and controls were misplaced, I have run under those circumstances before, well - perhaps not misplaced controls actually in a race but...and I should have done much better. Most mistakes were mine, all mine. 25 years of orienteering should mean indicate some experience and routine. Legs were off too. Blääää.

PM: Wow, you really get tested at these championships. This time no working SI units. For some. Didn't bother me until afterwards when I heard the units were working for those starting late. Anyway, yet again, I can only blame myself, 30 sec on a control at the end, and perhaps something similar on a route choice in the beginning (where I, however, couldn't see the trail under the red line) put me a bit too far behind the very top. I think. Legs were much better though, and I am pretty happy with the race.

Like yesterday MTB rail trail.

MTB rail trail. No running before Saturday.

Mt Nemo. Test ran some courses but twisted my ankle. The left one this time. COC might be in jeopardy.