Training Log Archive: JayXC

Event: ROC - Powder Mills Park [2012 Series #4]
 

ROC event at Powdermill Park

Still feeling a little flat from the race last week. Thought a run in the woods was a good idea until the weather decided to go up to about a million degrees. Totally soaked by the first control. Screwed up leaving 8 by holding the map totally upside down. Strange thing was the terrain seemed to fit for a second. Next error was 13 where I climbed the wrong hill. I need some work.

C • Some real strong splits 9

Intended to ride the Latte Route but about half way thru it I decided to head back early. Cold chills, light headed. I think I've got the plague which is making it though the house.

Red - Splits

Harloff Loop

Easy ride with GG on what has become the std. Wednesday ride.

2 solid hours sleep right after finish.

C • Sleep 1

Trek 2 cont'd

Another quick TA and we're back onto a short stretch of a road ride to the next 4x4 trailhead. The rain and darkness made the going a little slower but it was still a fun ride with longer rideable sections. Hansel traveled well with his singlespeed set-up. I nearly made another nav mistake towards the end by turning right instead of left onto the paved road but fortunately caught it before any more damage could be done.

C • Congrats! 14

With quite a buffer between 2nd and 4th place we enjoyed the last paddle back into Bala as the sun was coming up finishing 3rd overall and 2nd place Co-ed.

Thanks to Bob GStix and Bash for putting together a great course as well as all of the volunteers and vetters. I think this course ranks as my most-favorite 24 hour course I've ever raced on. Tons of route choices on the treks all off-trail, excellent paddling and rideable mtn biking off-road where it should be.

Folks who are tired of racing in the same areas of the east coast should give this race a serious look next year. I doubt you'll regret it.

I'm looking forward to the chance of bringing Bob the Beaver to NY next year, at least for a little while ;-) .