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Sunday May 9, 2021 #
Event: QOC Fountainhead West
Note
So, it's been disappointing so far. But really the first two days aren't what I've been training for.
Perhaps I've been too focused on CZ terrain and should have been training more compass legs. Before I started yesterday I could a feel a strong desire to just go out and have a few legs to practice using the compass again. I've done it before, but not this year.
At any rate, today is closer to what I've been preparing for. A longer race with a decent amount of climb.
Looking forward to going out and seeing what I've got in the tank!
Perhaps I've been too focused on CZ terrain and should have been training more compass legs. Before I started yesterday I could a feel a strong desire to just go out and have a few legs to practice using the compass again. I've done it before, but not this year.
At any rate, today is closer to what I've been preparing for. A longer race with a decent amount of climb.
Looking forward to going out and seeing what I've got in the tank!
8 AM
Running 9:03 1.46 km (6:12 / km) +45m 5:23 / km
ahr:147 max:158
Orienteering 1:19:30 12.69 km (6:16 / km) +489m 5:15 / km
ahr:162 max:174
Doesn't look good for me making the WOC team.
After speaking with a few friends about what could have been wrong it seems like a near complete lack of racing could be a major reason. I didn't leave PA to race because we were asked to stay in-state. And I'm fine with the consequences of making that decision to stay.
Also had some problems with my Str8 compass early on as I kept going off my bearing on each of the first four controls despite focusing on sticking closely to it. I switched to my backup Suunto Arrow 6 at #4 and didn't have any bearing trouble after that. I'm going to test the compasses in Goulds Run to see if there is any difference between the two.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Lpie12Y8cbrEygG96
Yeah, my bearings didn't look very steady on the first few legs. Need to look into that.
It is quite exciting to have a fairly competitive TT. I hope we can continue to motivate each other.
After speaking with a few friends about what could have been wrong it seems like a near complete lack of racing could be a major reason. I didn't leave PA to race because we were asked to stay in-state. And I'm fine with the consequences of making that decision to stay.
Also had some problems with my Str8 compass early on as I kept going off my bearing on each of the first four controls despite focusing on sticking closely to it. I switched to my backup Suunto Arrow 6 at #4 and didn't have any bearing trouble after that. I'm going to test the compasses in Goulds Run to see if there is any difference between the two.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Lpie12Y8cbrEygG96
Yeah, my bearings didn't look very steady on the first few legs. Need to look into that.
It is quite exciting to have a fairly competitive TT. I hope we can continue to motivate each other.
Saturday May 8, 2021 #
10 AM
Running 11:52 2.35 km (5:02 / km) +19m 4:51 / km
ahr:145 max:167
Orienteering 50:12 ***** 7.94 km (6:20 / km) +49m 6:08 / km
ahr:163 max:178 14c
Running 4:05 0.6 km (6:51 / km) +18m 5:58 / km
ahr:127 max:137
Friday May 7, 2021 #
8 AM
Running 20:01 3.98 km (5:02 / km) +26m 4:52 / km
ahr:142 max:174
Morning shakeout with 3x20/40s through the battlefields.
2 PM
Running 15:01 2.96 km (5:04 / km) +27m 4:51 / km
ahr:149 max:177
Orienteering 22:07 ** 4.88 km (4:32 / km) +59m 4:16 / km
ahr:167 max:177 23c
https://photos.app.goo.gl/YU35NpbG4S7wmd1X9
Botched #2. After that I just focused on trying to feel the flow and get back into racing. Felt good to run fast.
Botched #2. After that I just focused on trying to feel the flow and get back into racing. Felt good to run fast.
Running 16:08 2.43 km (6:39 / km) +5m 6:34 / km
ahr:127 max:141
Thursday May 6, 2021 #
Note
A rough night, but I'm already starting to feel better. And the timing was perfect. If there's a place to be when you feel like crap, wrapped up in your bed is probably it.
I think I did have a fever last night, as well as some very restless legs.
Really the worst part was that my shoulder hurt so much it kept me from sleeping. So some naps today will help.
I think I did have a fever last night, as well as some very restless legs.
Really the worst part was that my shoulder hurt so much it kept me from sleeping. So some naps today will help.
Wednesday May 5, 2021 #
Note
Got the 2nd dose at 10:21am.
Fortunately I'm a freelancer. So I never get sick and have to call out of work. That should keep me safe from any side effects.
Fortunately I'm a freelancer. So I never get sick and have to call out of work. That should keep me safe from any side effects.
Tuesday May 4, 2021 #
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I passed the first of three exams to be a certified court interpreter! Made it past the 10% pass rate!
Really grateful to take another (big) step forward in this process.
Really grateful to take another (big) step forward in this process.
7 PM
Running 35:00 7.05 km (4:58 / km) +87m 4:41 / km
ahr:142 max:171
5x20/40s around the lake. Legs felt heavy, but it's probably largely due to a lot of sitting and working at a computer today.
My body really liked the high volume training and seems to be getting extra stiff with lower volume.
Second Pfizer dose tomorrow. It's not ideal timing, but getting COVID could maybe potentially perhaps have more of an impact on TT then the vaccine.
So I'll take the vaccine.
My body really liked the high volume training and seems to be getting extra stiff with lower volume.
Second Pfizer dose tomorrow. It's not ideal timing, but getting COVID could maybe potentially perhaps have more of an impact on TT then the vaccine.
So I'll take the vaccine.