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Wednesday Sep 23, 2020 #
Note
I've been running in VJ Falcon dobbs for years because they were perfect for my wide feet. Unfortunately the latest iteration (the red ones) have a narrower last, so I'm busy buying up the remaining old pairs (the yellow ones) in my size from O shops across Europe. I assume that unused they should keep in my loft forever - unlike the used pair I found where the sole came off on first contact with the ground.
This has been quite fun with purchases from Sweden and France so far and probably Germany and Finland to come. As a bonus they're usually discounted because they're so old.
I previously ran in size 11s but they were tight so I bought 11.5s and 12s - wore the latter today (by accident) and they were a bit too big but just about manageable. The 11.5s should be perfect.
This has been quite fun with purchases from Sweden and France so far and probably Germany and Finland to come. As a bonus they're usually discounted because they're so old.
I previously ran in size 11s but they were tight so I bought 11.5s and 12s - wore the latter today (by accident) and they were a bit too big but just about manageable. The 11.5s should be perfect.
12 PM
Orienteering 44:35 [3] 7.73 km (5:46 / km) +135m 5:18 / km
ahr:143 max:184
Barossa Military League, Blue, 6.9/170
A really good smooth run this time. The area had good visibility but was quite hilly and with some rougher bits, so the key was to pick routes which allowed continuous high speed and safe access to the controls.
This I managed well so even if the speed wasn't the highest, I never slowed down and the navigation was almost perfect, <1' lost in total on a few minor wobbles.
2nd place (again) to Adam, +1.45 this time, which I'll happily take.
A really good smooth run this time. The area had good visibility but was quite hilly and with some rougher bits, so the key was to pick routes which allowed continuous high speed and safe access to the controls.
This I managed well so even if the speed wasn't the highest, I never slowed down and the navigation was almost perfect, <1' lost in total on a few minor wobbles.
2nd place (again) to Adam, +1.45 this time, which I'll happily take.
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020 #
Strength 20:00 [3]
Yoga 10:00 [3]
Right, I have reached the age where one must do Yoga (or Pilates.)
Have been recommended ‘Man Flow Yoga’, which judging from the 10 minute free taster is pretty good. Unlike my balance, which is pretty terrible.
Have been recommended ‘Man Flow Yoga’, which judging from the 10 minute free taster is pretty good. Unlike my balance, which is pretty terrible.
Sunday Sep 20, 2020 #
Running 30:00 [3] 5.0 km (6:00 / km)
Walk / run back. Tried to do some form drills.
11 AM
Running 30:25 [3] 6.03 km (5:03 / km) +86m 4:42 / km
ahr:126 max:161
#epicfail attempt to do long loop. Body weak and sunny 23C felt like 35. Almost looking forward to rainy 14C on Wednesday.
Friday Sep 18, 2020 #
10 AM
Cycling 30:00 [3]
To / from Wimbledon
11 AM
Orienteering 41:05 [3] 7.4 km (5:33 / km) +44m 5:24 / km
ahr:158 max:182
Wimbledon Common MapRun, 'April' course 6.6/100
Third of three MapRun courses on Wimbledon. Fine technically, although by now I really do know the area by heart. Physically lumbering and stiff again and not for the first time I tripped over a branch, except this time I landed with my knee on some rocks. 'Tis but a fleshwound, but I ripped my favourite (only) O trousers.
It is the curse of the orienteer to have 10+ decent O tops but only ever 1 decent pair of O trousers.
Third of three MapRun courses on Wimbledon. Fine technically, although by now I really do know the area by heart. Physically lumbering and stiff again and not for the first time I tripped over a branch, except this time I landed with my knee on some rocks. 'Tis but a fleshwound, but I ripped my favourite (only) O trousers.
It is the curse of the orienteer to have 10+ decent O tops but only ever 1 decent pair of O trousers.