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Sunday Mar 20, 2011 #
Orienteer (Runt at S-F Ranch) 2:25:10 [3] 9.8 km (14:49 / km)
shoes: Icebug Spirit-L olx
Great course set up by Bill; a nice long interesting and technical course. So very runnable, not too many trails.
My overall impression after my run was that I did "pretty good" with some major errors; but I never felt Lost, just a little stupid or careless at times. Certainly I found some new things to work on, but I also am finding that some of my problem areas for last year are no longer such a problem.
QuickRoute
Mass start, first two controls I looked at the map to see where I was, but followed the masses and kept to a very slow jog to get the mind settled and the body ready.
At the split, the Grunts headed one way, and I was left with Ricka for the next few controls. We had each other in sight off and on, took slightly different routes; and then at 6 Ricka took his skip.
I made my first big mistake soon afterwards, from 7 to 8. I decided to take the fast trail and took it too far. I should have heeded Eric's warning NOT to count on trail intersections. It was so clear on the map! When I finally realized I was accidentally heading towards 9, I should have Skipped 8; something that occurred to me right before finding 8 a lot later.
Things went better and fairly smooth until my skip. I decided to skip 12, but I forgot where I was going -- got close to 17 before realizing...."shoot... I'm supposed to hit 13!!" Luckily, was able to hop on over pretty easily.
Botched 14 and went all the way down to the trail which was really not meant to be a catching feature... but it was for me fortunately.
From there, run was smooth except that fatigue (lack of training) was setting in and my mind was having trouble remembering where I'd seen exactly. But overall my route was pretty clean; maybe because I was slowing down and being more cautious.
There weren't too many other Runts in when I finished. Finished ahead of all the Grunters. Maricel caught up to me in the downloading line; congratulated me for "beating" him.... although he ran the Grunt (an extra 10k) and had decided not to skip any controls.
Very fun weekend; socializing and running and enjoying the warm weather.
Thanks SLOC!
My overall impression after my run was that I did "pretty good" with some major errors; but I never felt Lost, just a little stupid or careless at times. Certainly I found some new things to work on, but I also am finding that some of my problem areas for last year are no longer such a problem.
QuickRoute
Mass start, first two controls I looked at the map to see where I was, but followed the masses and kept to a very slow jog to get the mind settled and the body ready.
At the split, the Grunts headed one way, and I was left with Ricka for the next few controls. We had each other in sight off and on, took slightly different routes; and then at 6 Ricka took his skip.
I made my first big mistake soon afterwards, from 7 to 8. I decided to take the fast trail and took it too far. I should have heeded Eric's warning NOT to count on trail intersections. It was so clear on the map! When I finally realized I was accidentally heading towards 9, I should have Skipped 8; something that occurred to me right before finding 8 a lot later.
Things went better and fairly smooth until my skip. I decided to skip 12, but I forgot where I was going -- got close to 17 before realizing...."shoot... I'm supposed to hit 13!!" Luckily, was able to hop on over pretty easily.
Botched 14 and went all the way down to the trail which was really not meant to be a catching feature... but it was for me fortunately.
From there, run was smooth except that fatigue (lack of training) was setting in and my mind was having trouble remembering where I'd seen exactly. But overall my route was pretty clean; maybe because I was slowing down and being more cautious.
There weren't too many other Runts in when I finished. Finished ahead of all the Grunters. Maricel caught up to me in the downloading line; congratulated me for "beating" him.... although he ran the Grunt (an extra 10k) and had decided not to skip any controls.
Very fun weekend; socializing and running and enjoying the warm weather.
Thanks SLOC!
Saturday Mar 19, 2011 #
Event: Gateway Grunt III
Run warm up/down 10:00 [3] 1.0 mi (10:00 / mi)
shoes: Asics2
Orienteer (S-F Green) 57:23 [3] 4.4 km (13:02 / km)
shoes: Icebug Spirit-L olx
Nice course at S-F Scout Ranch in Missouri.
Hit most of the controls pretty well; with one control which was definitely mis-read by me (and many others) and another minor slip-up or two.
My mind is fried right now, map tucked away in my suitcase, belly full from big meals with my folks, legs tired from 2 days orienteering with an out of shape body, and I honestly can't remember enough about the course right now to comment anything other than "great course".
I forgot to wear my GPS on Saturday (remembered on Sunday) but will post map and add leg comments once splits are loaded.
Early flight tomorrow and back to work.
Hit most of the controls pretty well; with one control which was definitely mis-read by me (and many others) and another minor slip-up or two.
My mind is fried right now, map tucked away in my suitcase, belly full from big meals with my folks, legs tired from 2 days orienteering with an out of shape body, and I honestly can't remember enough about the course right now to comment anything other than "great course".
I forgot to wear my GPS on Saturday (remembered on Sunday) but will post map and add leg comments once splits are loaded.
Early flight tomorrow and back to work.
Hike (Control retrieval+) 1:00:00 [3] 4.0 mi (15:00 / mi)
shoes: Asics2
Picked up five controls and hiked along the White route and adjoining hillside.
Thursday Mar 17, 2011 #
Run (FL) 32:00 [3] 3.5 mi (9:09 / mi)
shoes: Asics2
Despite the fact that made-up worlds and thrill rides are quite fun, we had enough of Universal and Orlando area. I was ready for something a bit more relaxing. Just to the northern edge of the Orland suburbs is Wekawi State Park and it turned out to be the perfect vacation from our vacation.
Very nice park with natural spring pool (large lake) with canoe and kayak rentals and great swimming.
Also... lots of running trails in the Florida woods, ranging from a couple of miles to 13 in length.
My younger daughter took off on a short hike by herself, then my older followed, and I followed later at a jog. We all did run into each other as our trails/speeds intersected and hiked for a while as a family, before all heading off on our own again. I think my younger daughter liked going ahead as "the explorer". Wish I could get them to orienteer!
Very nice park with natural spring pool (large lake) with canoe and kayak rentals and great swimming.
Also... lots of running trails in the Florida woods, ranging from a couple of miles to 13 in length.
My younger daughter took off on a short hike by herself, then my older followed, and I followed later at a jog. We all did run into each other as our trails/speeds intersected and hiked for a while as a family, before all heading off on our own again. I think my younger daughter liked going ahead as "the explorer". Wish I could get them to orienteer!
12 PM
Hike (FL) 55:00 [3] 3.5 mi (15:43 / mi)
shoes: Asics2
W kids in Wekiwa State Park. Started running again when AT was getting sore from walking which seems to stretch it more.
Wednesday Mar 16, 2011 #
Run (orlando streets) 54:00 [3] 5.31 mi (10:10 / mi)
shoes: Asics2
Monday Mar 14, 2011 #
Run 30:00 [3] 2.95 mi (10:10 / mi)
Spent the day walking around Universal Studios, focusing on Hogsmeade.
When we got back, I decided to take a quick run to the store to buy some essentials (Barnes and Noble for books, Publix for lunch meats, drinks, etc.). The store was farther than I realized so I decided to taxi cab it back.
When we got back, I decided to take a quick run to the store to buy some essentials (Barnes and Noble for books, Publix for lunch meats, drinks, etc.). The store was farther than I realized so I decided to taxi cab it back.