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Tuesday Jun 14, 2011 #
5 PM
Orienteering race (FASTO) 59:15 [3] 3.2 km (18:31 / km)
weight:155lbs shoes: Northface Hydrotrak Water Sho
Well we had a Sprint a few weeks back on the Miami campus in Oxford. It was what I think of as a classic sprint: open campus, fast decisions, fast running.
Today we met again, this time at the Middletown Campus. Dave Waller had set three courses; a beginner, an Intermediate, and an Advanced. The maps were out on the table for viewing except the Advanced. Dave said it was at the start and could not be viewed until I punch the start. That was intriguing. After a bit of reviewing the two lesser courses and taking in Dave’s positive sell job, I bit. I mean. Come on, it was only 3.2 k. I can handle that.
Well, let me tell you, Dave has found the way to put O back in Fasto. I punched my SI card, picked up my map, located the first control, oriented the map, and started jogging into the deep forest. I got maybe 20 feet when I realized the optimum route was behind me. The only thing before me was a bunch of thick unnecessary climb. And so the adventure started.
Although there were a few routes across the campus, and a couple trails, for the most part the course consisted of short legs through dense forest. The features included a large number of old manmade artifacts left over from the Armco park days of the 1930’s and 40’s. I enjoy seeing the ruins. I know that somewhere deep in this forest my father proposed to my mother in 1952. Maybe one of those old shelters and paved trails was the location in question.
I had forgotten to bring a suitable watch. Thus I had no way of knowing how much time was passing. I knew the course was 3.2 km. I knew that I could average 10-15 minutes per km. I knew I was going as fast as I could under the conditions and at my fitness level. Yet I was surprised but not overly so that I was out for nearly an hour. The course was so busy and took so much of my attention, I had no concept of how much time was passing. I guess time does fly when you're having fun.
The course was indeed fun. I loved the design; the loops; the choices. I was sucked into three stupid errors. I blame these on my failing eyesight and Dave’s skill in preparing devious traps. I was happy that the temperature was friendly and the forest, although thick, was not abundant with insects. I encountered poison ivy but did not react to it at the time or later.
I was surprised and pleased to see my humble position of third place, narrowly beating Barnhart by 36 seconds, in 59:15. It’s always nice to come out on top once in a while.
Kudo's to Dave for setting a great course and letting me start early.
Today we met again, this time at the Middletown Campus. Dave Waller had set three courses; a beginner, an Intermediate, and an Advanced. The maps were out on the table for viewing except the Advanced. Dave said it was at the start and could not be viewed until I punch the start. That was intriguing. After a bit of reviewing the two lesser courses and taking in Dave’s positive sell job, I bit. I mean. Come on, it was only 3.2 k. I can handle that.
Well, let me tell you, Dave has found the way to put O back in Fasto. I punched my SI card, picked up my map, located the first control, oriented the map, and started jogging into the deep forest. I got maybe 20 feet when I realized the optimum route was behind me. The only thing before me was a bunch of thick unnecessary climb. And so the adventure started.
Although there were a few routes across the campus, and a couple trails, for the most part the course consisted of short legs through dense forest. The features included a large number of old manmade artifacts left over from the Armco park days of the 1930’s and 40’s. I enjoy seeing the ruins. I know that somewhere deep in this forest my father proposed to my mother in 1952. Maybe one of those old shelters and paved trails was the location in question.
I had forgotten to bring a suitable watch. Thus I had no way of knowing how much time was passing. I knew the course was 3.2 km. I knew that I could average 10-15 minutes per km. I knew I was going as fast as I could under the conditions and at my fitness level. Yet I was surprised but not overly so that I was out for nearly an hour. The course was so busy and took so much of my attention, I had no concept of how much time was passing. I guess time does fly when you're having fun.
The course was indeed fun. I loved the design; the loops; the choices. I was sucked into three stupid errors. I blame these on my failing eyesight and Dave’s skill in preparing devious traps. I was happy that the temperature was friendly and the forest, although thick, was not abundant with insects. I encountered poison ivy but did not react to it at the time or later.
I was surprised and pleased to see my humble position of third place, narrowly beating Barnhart by 36 seconds, in 59:15. It’s always nice to come out on top once in a while.
Kudo's to Dave for setting a great course and letting me start early.
Sunday Jun 12, 2011 #
4 PM
Running (Golf Course loop) 33:24 [3] 3.1 mi (10:46 / mi)
shoes: Northface Hydrotrak Water Sho
Ran a loop with brother Tim and Nephew Joe. The sun was bearing down but the air was cool. We hung back to keep Joe with us. He's 9.
C • Joe 5
Thursday Jun 9, 2011 #
5 AM
Running (From home @ golf course) 42:09 [4] 4.1 mi (10:17 / mi)
shoes: Northface Hydrotrak Water Sho
I did not run Tuesday or Wednesday because of the heat. I have been wanting to try to run in the morning. So I set the alarm for 5 AM. It wasn't a problem. I awoke at 3:41 and lie awake waiting for 5 to come.
The run was good. My initial concern was maneuvering along the narrow roads in the dark without getting hit. I was able to overcome the little traffic by crossing to the opposite side before the cars passed.
I came upon a morning walker. She did not seem to hear me approaching. I uttered a 'Good Morning’ at about 30 feet from the rear. Startled the heck out of her. But she thanked me for the early warning. I hate to think what might have happened had I just passed by her unannounced. She seemed prepared to defend herself.
The temperature was tolerable at about 71°. But the humidity was at 80%. This made it doable but sweaty. I unfortunately continued to perspire after my shower and getting dressed. This is the main reason I do not run here at the office during lunch. That is a shame because the trails are so nice here.
The run was good. My initial concern was maneuvering along the narrow roads in the dark without getting hit. I was able to overcome the little traffic by crossing to the opposite side before the cars passed.
I came upon a morning walker. She did not seem to hear me approaching. I uttered a 'Good Morning’ at about 30 feet from the rear. Startled the heck out of her. But she thanked me for the early warning. I hate to think what might have happened had I just passed by her unannounced. She seemed prepared to defend herself.
The temperature was tolerable at about 71°. But the humidity was at 80%. This made it doable but sweaty. I unfortunately continued to perspire after my shower and getting dressed. This is the main reason I do not run here at the office during lunch. That is a shame because the trails are so nice here.