Orienteering race (Keithcot Farm Sprint) 21:51 [3] *** 2.7 km (8:06 / km) +70m 7:10 / km
spiked:21/21c
State Champs Sprint
Didn't really feel much like a sprint today - probably because my body has only just recovered from last weekend and also cos it was such a beautiful day that I actually felt like going for a nice long run in Belair. :)
Started well, taking no time at all to get used to the map. I was a bit tentative in the long grass for the first 9 controls and had a bit of trouble crossing the barbed wire fence from 4 to 5 (should have gone around). I also hesitated a bit finding 7 in the bush, as I missed the clearing that led into it. Luckily I looked to my right and saw it through the trees. Also a bit hesitant going to 8 as I couldn't see it and I wasn't sure if I'd already passed it. Took it easy in the school so as not to get bushed and didn't have a lot in me for a fast finish. Pretty happy with my run, though. The course was pretty fun, too (thanks John!).