Training Log Archive: Nadim

In Greenbelt Park from Sweetgum parking past the campground toward Good Luck Rd. then turning right on the Perimeter Trail to return. Started with Ellen O'Neil before turning off on the trail. Work and my sister's birthday dinner threw me off the last couple days.

At Patuxent River Park, Jug Bay Wetlands. I set out controls for the QOC Summer Short Series which is part training and part fund raising for the US Orienteering Team. Ten people came. Getting there a little late, I had only 45 minutes to set out controls. I planned to start by 6:30pm but it took much longer than anticipated and people didn't start until around 7:00 (I apologize to those who came). The manmade feature I had picked for #8 wasn't there any more so I lost time looking for it and at a couple controls where I was less sure about being exactly where the controls needed to be. The woods were thicker and darker than anticipated so some didn't do the whole course.

From the parking lot at the UMD Track, up the Northwest Branch Trail to the end of the pavement and back. Almost as hot but at least as humid as last time, I must have started getting used to the heat. I felt good for 5 miles then felt soreness in my quad's, still a remnant from the previous weeks. The woods were cooler and shady woods. Half mile splits on the trail: 3:25, 3:22, 3:31, 7:01 (27:29) to turnaround, 7:03 back to next marker, 3:25, 3:24, 3:31.

From Quill Point Dr. I did the WB&A loop via Quetzal first. It was a humidity evening and light enough for me to see into the woods near the trail for a change. My legs seem to be coming back though I was still sore and slowed on hills. Measured halves on the trail were: 3:21 and 3:20.

30 pushups and 45 situps at a slight incline on the grass.

In Rosaryville State Park, MD where Peggy and I got married. We started near the Overlook Trail and wandered using a USGS map about the north end of the park. There were lots of land forms, neat trails and rides that would make this interesting for orienteering. The hilly areas had very nice woods while the parts that were second growth were moderate. There were many big fields/open areas with weird shapes too. We had to leave too soon because the park closed at 6pm.