O - competition (Troll Cup Green Y Day2) 1:05:51 [5] 5.2 km (12:40 / km)
spiked:11/12c
Tried to outsmart course setter on first control; started in wrong direction, but didn't lose time. Off on second control and did lose 1-2 min. After that was very clean. Pushed hard on hills and trail sections. Caught up to M-green runner ahead of me by 4th control (made up 12 min); fell back on trail runs towards end to finish 1-1/2 min back. Still first in M-50 and M-55 by a good margin.
Enjoyed chase start. Had no trouble with map -- just like Quantico-land with all these reentrants. Thanks for a great event.