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Sunday May 9, 2021 #
Event: QOC Fountainhead West
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So, it's been disappointing so far. But really the first two days aren't what I've been training for.
Perhaps I've been too focused on CZ terrain and should have been training more compass legs. Before I started yesterday I could a feel a strong desire to just go out and have a few legs to practice using the compass again. I've done it before, but not this year.
At any rate, today is closer to what I've been preparing for. A longer race with a decent amount of climb.
Looking forward to going out and seeing what I've got in the tank!
Perhaps I've been too focused on CZ terrain and should have been training more compass legs. Before I started yesterday I could a feel a strong desire to just go out and have a few legs to practice using the compass again. I've done it before, but not this year.
At any rate, today is closer to what I've been preparing for. A longer race with a decent amount of climb.
Looking forward to going out and seeing what I've got in the tank!
8 AM
Running 9:03 1.46 km (6:12 / km) +45m 5:23 / km
ahr:147 max:158
Orienteering 1:19:30 12.69 km (6:16 / km) +489m 5:15 / km
ahr:162 max:174
Doesn't look good for me making the WOC team.
After speaking with a few friends about what could have been wrong it seems like a near complete lack of racing could be a major reason. I didn't leave PA to race because we were asked to stay in-state. And I'm fine with the consequences of making that decision to stay.
Also had some problems with my Str8 compass early on as I kept going off my bearing on each of the first four controls despite focusing on sticking closely to it. I switched to my backup Suunto Arrow 6 at #4 and didn't have any bearing trouble after that. I'm going to test the compasses in Goulds Run to see if there is any difference between the two.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Lpie12Y8cbrEygG96
Yeah, my bearings didn't look very steady on the first few legs. Need to look into that.
It is quite exciting to have a fairly competitive TT. I hope we can continue to motivate each other.
After speaking with a few friends about what could have been wrong it seems like a near complete lack of racing could be a major reason. I didn't leave PA to race because we were asked to stay in-state. And I'm fine with the consequences of making that decision to stay.
Also had some problems with my Str8 compass early on as I kept going off my bearing on each of the first four controls despite focusing on sticking closely to it. I switched to my backup Suunto Arrow 6 at #4 and didn't have any bearing trouble after that. I'm going to test the compasses in Goulds Run to see if there is any difference between the two.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Lpie12Y8cbrEygG96
Yeah, my bearings didn't look very steady on the first few legs. Need to look into that.
It is quite exciting to have a fairly competitive TT. I hope we can continue to motivate each other.