Running race 1:56:02 [5] 20.75 km (5:36 / km) +765m 4:43 / km
ahr:174 max:189 shoes: Icebug Acceleritas 3
Feel the Burns. Doing some different races while I don’t have to have full focus on orienteering. Further than I’ve ever raced before plus lots of hills so way out of my comfort zone. Plan was to run with Dad to stop me going off too fast and to pull me down the hills as I suck at that. Worked well, I tried to relax more on the downhills which helped a lot. Found some strength towards the top of the last hill so lost Dad and actually managed to smile coming into the finish, cool to get to break the tape for 1st lady. A few years ago I’d not have been able to complete this due to my deficiencies so it feels great to be able to race it and do well. Jonny won overall so a good day for GB squad orienteers and among the many prizes won was a haggis the size of my head :).