Training Log Archive: andrea balakova

Long distance at COC's. It went very well at the beginning. I even have some very competitive times at number 1 and 2 but then I probably oriented my map to the south and left number 2 in the opposite way. I found out and corrected. Starting control 5 I could not line up the lakes and marshes and in the end decided to run back on the road and visit some of the forest controls (found them). Very nice terrain. Good that there is always another chance in this sport. I need some rest now.
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Sprint at National Research Centre. A fast course mostly between buildings. Fun, but more running than navigation which I do not like so much. I did not run hard enough and ended up all the way at the 8th position. There is one more chance tomorrow!!!

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Sprint Course 4. - Splits

Middle distance at COC. Real orienteering in very complex terrain full of detailed contours, marshes, rocks and small confusing trails. Had FUN! I went slower but kept finding it and had a very good feeling. Made a minute and half mistake on number 7 taking a different trail and left some time on the way to number 15, otherwise fine. Ended up 4th in W21E, loosing quiet a lot of time on Carol who won.
4*1.5=6

Middle W21 (Elite) - Splits

Second leg of GVOC relay team with Graeme and Magnus. Graeme came back first, so I went out first, but somehow made a mistake and was passed by two runners and ended up third in the finish. I guess the best was to stay on the trails. We were 2nd in our category.
2*1.5=3

Running in Quebec, from Rima`s house to the citadelle and back.Trying to keep on grass as much as possible.
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Event: Canadian Orienteering Championships