Training Log Archive: mspossum

This was a definite red-letter day. I had my 6-month checkup with the oncologist, and he pronounced me normal. So now i can start planning the rest of my life, or at least the next 6 months, which is going to be pretty special.

So in the afternoon, I did some power jumps, and lifted weights, and it was enough to make me sore the next day.

Only my second run since 2010 began. Very cold, 32 degrees, with a hellish wind. Did my usual run at Watkins Mill. Probably ran more the first 2/3, and walked more the last 1/3. I did breathe well.

My first orienteering event of the year. Did the Green course at Monkey Mountain. My plan was to go slow, not make stupid mistakes, and stay on the map.

I pretty much accomplished my plan. I could have done better on a few controls, but I did know where I was on the map. Going from 1 to 2, I should have pace counted more--I probably wouldn't have had to climb in and out of as many gullies. Also, on 3 I should have aimed off to the left instead of the right. While I found it ok, it would have been faster on the left. Also, I should have pace counted going from 6 to 7, and stayed on the trail longer. Still, I'm pleased at this point.