Training Log Archive: R Anderson

An ok race. I'm not too dissapointed. Probably only lost 3min in total, so not really close to qualifying.

Lost over a minute to 3, an easy control. Misread a contour going in, and wasn't careful enough with the compass. Lost about a minute on the long leg to 5, missing a trail and getting confused where to go in to the circle. 30s lost to the second last, sloppy, tired and stressed.

It was a pretty easy course, and I really shouldn't have made the mistakes I made. I was excited for it being my first WOC race, and therefore I was very nervous about making mistakes. I didn't have the confidence to take direct routes in places, and I was definitely overly hesitant and careful.

Running into the finish was awesome. Super loud and exciting. I was running really hard down the chute but unfortunately, with only a few meters to go, I rolled my ankle. Really angry about that. I almost tripped when it happened and heard a few gasps from the crowd. It's not too bad and should be good for the sprint, but unfortunate anyhow.

C • Sounds like a good start ..... 3

Event: WOC 2011 + O'Festival Savoie Grand Revard
 

Pre-race run on the middle distance model.

Morning run with Patrick along Lac Bourget. Long stretch afterwards.

Training on Le Revard. Tired today, just took it easy.

Explored the sprint finals area by foot as per the embargo rules with Patrick, Will and Emily in the afternoon. It looks to be really cool. Most of the map is comprised of narrow cobblestone streets with small alleyways and connected courtyards. The arena is just outside a big castle which looks really intricate from the outside. Saw the Danish, Finish, and Australian teams doing the same as us.

Training on the prepoulain map. Went pretty well. Parts of the map were insanely cool.

First Training in France. Challenging but fun!