Training Log Archive: jroach

Middle distance event (4.8k). I spent about 1hr on one control. I was right by it the whole time but could not see it. I was confused by the cliffs. Pretty much my worst time orienteering ever. It was not fun and I was pissed off to the power of shit. I was using the compass very closely but still managed to be about 50 meters off of my target. I could not run, let alone walk with all the brush and uneven terrain. I don't know how the hell the winner finished in about 41min. I am almost positive that I punched control #6 but it said that I missed punched at the finish. Anyways, I no longer feel competent to coach orienteering after today's experience.

Went for an off road bike ride. It was pretty cool. Orienteering Sprint event at 7pm (2.8k). It was fun but I spent 7 minutes on the 4th control because I ran right past it and started going in circles. Then I picked up some controls in the end. Then I went out to look for Reid later who was also picking up controls.

Ran the 4th leg of this relay (4.1k, 180m elevation gain). Used a compass for the first time and did not get lost. I just went very slowly because I am not used to traveling through this type of terrain. I did some running around before and afterwards as well as a small hike.

Ate a couple burritos for lunch. Ran after 6pm. Felt the burritos in my stomach but they never bothered me much. Legs are still a little tight but not too bad. I tried to do strides afterward on the trail but my legs felt pooped.

Ran to Weyerhaeuser, perimeter loop, then by lake, back home. Ran with TJ. Nothing hurt and legs are starting to loosen back up.

Woke up around 4am and got up at 5am. Ran at 7am. My first mile was about 8:30 and I could tell that my legs were not going to loosen up much on this run. I actually felt pretty good despite my stiff legs. My back (lower left side) started aching when I was setting up for the obstacle course at TJ (first day of practice). My legs felt heavy as I ran home, probably from standing around at practice.

Ran to the end of Military and down the trail to Milton. Came back on road before I-5 along Wild Waves. Left on 28th Ave and through Weyerhaeuser Way. Back via Kilo. I did not feel too great at the start. My legs were tired but that was about it. I quickly got bored and then my energy level seemed to plummet when I got to the end of Military. Coming back was not fun. I was suddenly reminded of my days as a wrestler at TJ, running in circles in the lower gym with the heat cranked up. I started thinking about Safeway Select fruit flavored soda (Grape, Strawberry, Orange, Lime, even Watermelon ...which they don't have). I wanted so desperately to be done. So I started focusing on my body. Yes my legs were tired and sore. But they were not in pain. I was just thirsty and bored from the long straightaways. I don't know why I was thirsty because my pee was clear before heading out the door.