Training Log Archive: Gswede

Event: OCIN TROL / OINK! (Winter Pig National Event)
 

Pretty simple middle in surprisingly physical terrain. The difficulty of orienteering depends in large part on how fast you go. Here I was at my physical limit.

Several mistakes in my attacks to the control, particularly at 3, 9, and 13. Probably lost about 30 seconds between extra distance and hesitation.

The final section was about pushing til the finish.

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Long run in the Wiss. Really enjoyed the sunny weather.

Recovery jog in the Wiss with Abby

Functional strength circuit

3x Following Circuit
- Lateral squat x 12 (6 on each leg)
- Squat x 12
- One-legged squat x 10 each leg
- Lunge x 12 (6 each leg)
- Lateral push-off x 12 (6 each leg)
- Push off x 12 (6 each leg)

Two announcements today:

The first, and most important, is that the application process for the Junior Development Team and Junior National team is open. You can find more information and the application itself here! This year we're focused on developing our juniors here; on teaching them how to train, review, and improve; on placing importance on our championships here before going abroad to knock some heads around; and on having fun with friends.

If your son or daughter, or simply a junior orienteer you know, is interested in learning more about orienteering, please encourage them to apply. We look forward to creating great memories for everyone involved.

Announcement number 2 is about my AthleteBiz page. If you're looking to buy anything through Running Warehouse or Amazon, please consider using my store.

It's quite simple. Click the link above to access "My Store" and then click on the "Shop Running Warehouse" link. Any purchase you make on the site after having gone through my store will provide me with a 10% commission. Don't forget to enter the ATHLETEBIZ promo code at the checkout to get more discounts.

I usually don't feel comfortable asking for money, but this AthleteBiz program has been really great in helping me maintain an elite orienteer lifestyle. There are LOADS of extra costs: shoes, clothes, travel, and more. I certainly don't regret it, but it puts a lot of strain on my finances. If you're going to shop on Running Warehouse or Amazon anyway, please go through my store and support me in my journey to the top. I need your support as my current pair of INOV8s are going to be very, very done in the next few weeks :) Thank you!

Wissahickon Trail Classic Time Trial.

Fastest time by about 30 seconds

100 pushups, 20 pedestal, 5 minute calf raise, 20 pullups, 10 minute plank

Meditative run in the Wiss

Got stopped before the final exercise of the Harriman Thanksgiving camp by a park ranger who stated that he was ready to give me two tickets: one for going through a group campground and another for off-trail hiking. Oh and the first ticket apparently would have added pedophilia to my record as the campground is used by kids in the summer.

Welcome back to the US, although I hope it's just that ranger.

One-person relay at Polebrook. We had a solid group of about 8 people starting. It was surprisingly motivating to have those people out there even if they weren't competing with me.

Unfortunately there were no streamers out, but it seemed like everyone got along fine without them. Another great session in the woods.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/dfwv7oOuQZk9Pjpo1

I only got to do part of this excellent course set by Luis Nogueira because of the incident I mentioned in the note. It's a shame. I hope these "rules" don't restrict future training in Harriman.

At least I got to navigate to the area and back from the Tiorati parking lot.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/X4NfNwpW7pf9Q9xU2

Old map of beautiful terrain. It's held up pretty well. The trails were updated, but around 5 it didn't seem like they were to me. It made sense to everyone else it would seem. So it's my fault there. Legs are really tired from the turkey trot and yesterday's training. That's how it goes.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/pDjwVq8F5gFdUYbw1

Warmup with Marlies and cooldown alone.

Interval course set by Richi back in January. Really tough. The terrain from 8 to 11 is full of downed trees and dark green. I had to skip the intervals after that because I was running low on light. Enjoyed the challenge.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/WbBRA8QsQDto0PFd2

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