Training Log Archive: Fanatic

Event: EMPO - Wakpominee Scout Reservation
 

EMPO's Club Championships at Wakpominee Scout Reservation.

The weather was just about perfect for the meet--mid-40s F and no rain, nor any snow either.

For me, this map was very hard to read, partly due to my eyesight and partly due to the intricate detail that was mapped. And, there were tons of rock features, which I always struggle with. Fortunately, Frank Boscoe set a course that didn't visit the really steep, rocky terrain too often, so while I had trouble with about three controls, there was no major time lost on any one.

I offered to pick up some controls after my run and Frank suggested that I might like to pick up three that were on the red course, so I could see what I missed. Sounded like a good idea, except that I probably should have spent some time rehydrating and refueling before heading out.

To make a long story short, I could not find the first two controls and barely found the third one. I headed back to the start to drop off the control I did find and then I drank a lot and took a gel before heading back out for my second try. I chose a reverse route so that I could try tackling the two controls from different attack points.

Worked like a charm on the first control, not so hot on the second one, where I wandered around a bit before getting lucky.

I think Frank was delighted to see me finally get back. ;-)