Training Log Archive: acejase

Long run with Andy, Frogga and Devil. Sinus thing meant sleep had been very poor and a fair headache going on. Was very slow and boys wouldve had a 3 course meal before I got to top of Majura and then Ainslie. Got back to some biddy from the ACT Vets handicap race who'd come a cropper and whose ankle was already an impressive size. Andy and I gave her a lift back to Vets race HQ before we headed for bacon & egg bagel and coffee at Deli Marx.

Long ride out through Gungahlin to Sutton and Dickson. Bike got serviced including fixing clunk yesterday so rode it well. Bit of sinusitis going on so didnt sleep well and felt flat but enjoyed the solo ride. Coffee at Sfoglia and went the pancakes - unusual for me but yum.

Girls on play data so did a lap of Aranda. Felt a bit weary but more CBF than sore. Beautiful day to sneak out a run.

Back to commuting although a new level of cold has arrived post easter. winter riding is almost here.

Really late today after packing up tent in the morning and a real sprint the 1k to the start.

First leg was very long so took a little while to look deciding straight was best as left/uphill looked just as hilly as straight. Ran it well and was just thinking I'd nailed it coming into the control when in came Jock from below having caught me 4mins. arrgh! A quick unfurling of the map and I saw the beautiful down hill, track route option. Debacle. Decided to sit behind Jock and not lose him till I settled. Immediately lost him by going my own (stupid) way on a shorter leg. Luckily picked him back up on the next when he erred. Unfortunately my focus shifted a little too much to Jock and I lost touch with my own O rhythm. This was especially true on a short rocky leg when I thought we were heading too far but chose to stick with Jock instead of trusting my own skills. The control had been where I thought and we lost 2mins30s. Last section of the race was a slog and while pleased with fitness to slug it out I never really got my own navigation rhythm back sticking with Jock who seemed to speed up as the race went on (and found his navigation mojo). Didnt think that sort of run would be enough to hold off Andy but was hopeful of a scratchy run from him - not to be as he rolled me by 4mins to beat me overall with a good run. Can't blame my poor route choice on the 1st either as Andy did the same thing making his run even better. Greg, jonno and jock also beat me with Jock and my combined efforts also being enough for him to lose a place too (to Jonno).
Probably the best courses today (Scotty Simson well done) and certainly the longest. Finished tired but enjoyed the orienteering a lot and feeling like my technique and form has improved over these 4 months of Sprint Canberra, Beechworth and now Easter.

Day 3 6 Hard - Splits