Real Orienteering (Badja) 42:55 [3] **** 5.0 km (8:35 / km) +150m 7:28 / km
spiked:11/12c shoes: Innov-8
Oceania Relay.
In the end, this was the most disappointing race of the carnival... because I made no significant errors and still came 12th in time. That is around my position all carnival. I could explain the problems in the other events, but for this one I am forced to the obvious conclusion fitness is lacking. I sort of knew that already, but I rubbed my nose in the obvious with this performance.
Time for a Bruce style analysis. Not a memorable carnival in terms of personal performance. Didn't crack a top ten position in five races. I think this is my worst effort in a decade. The injuries and illness were part of the problem. Keeping the mind off other matters was perhaps a contributing factor as well. Organising and running doesn't mix for me.
Very excellent carnival with two themes. Darren Meeking showed what can be done with tremendous effort and good organising skills. Canberra showed what to do when you are burnt out by carnivals.
Distance a guess.