Orienteering1:33:00 [3] 6.3 km (14:46 / km) shoes: Inov-8 Oroc
Red course at relay. After some fairly bad mistakes at #1 and #3, I slowed into a decent rhythym, and finished solidy, if fairly slowly. Way too much green, too many burrs, and a bit too much climb for my tastes -- these elements (along with many other non-course related issues, such as being bitten in the ass by a pit-bull) seriously detracted from my enjoyment. Probably won't run red tomorrow.
Orienteering1:15:00 [3] 7.5 km (10:00 / km) shoes: Inov8 - MudrockII
HVO's red course in Central Park. Time and distance estimated. A very barebones event that didn't attract too many attendees. It's a shame, because it was a ton of fun. Controls were correctly placed, the map was sufficient for finding them, and there were challenges and route choices along the way. No more is necessary to provide a great experience for the competitors. Given the restrictions put on the organizers by the park, I won't be surprised if this is the last O-meet in Central Park for the next decade. This one was well-worth attending.