Training Log Archive: Thraws

Event: SO level B, Charlton Forest, West Sussex. SE league & SO champs (event 2)
 

Charlton Forest. In the forest by 6.30 to put out the last 15 (easy) controls while Jan did the signs, tents, etc. Having checked a path route on the Orange for the first time yesterday and discovered it blocked by fallen trees, I also had to tape a route round the obstruction. In the circumstances this was barely noticed by any of the competitors I spoke to so must have been OK. Then wandered round enjoying myself watching orienteers either spiking the controls I'd just put out or missing them and standing around to scratch their heads. Some moans about a low-vis depression on the 'older' courses, but most people seem to have really enjoyed their runs and the area. Glad, as usual, it's over. Got my life back.

Hung the 21 northern controls from the forest road with Jan, taking a bit longer because of numbers and back-up pin punches. Then the 9 eastern ones as dusk deepened, slightly worried that some of the 'campsite' residents might enjoy vandalising them.

Nice to be back.