Training Log Archive: nmulder

1050 - Well, the first WOC race arrived, the Middle Distance Q. I was still suffering the final lingers of the cold, but in good enough health to run without any problems. I went okay, but felt sluggish and weak, my cold probably cost me 2 minutes or so in speed. Technically I was quite happy. Only 1 control error (30s) and 1 less than great route choice (20s). Forest was fast and runnable, which wasn't great. Also, the light green veg was very hazy and could probably have been almost all white. I finished in 29th place, 9:59 down on the winner (Novikov) and 5:00 down in 15th place qualification. I was surprised I was that close - happy, but then still disappointed that I wasn't 1 - 2 minutes faster.

Results

GPS measured 5.708km in distance.

C • good result 4

Good warm up session.

Felt quite decent after the race, with the cold clearing up nicely afterwards. Looks like I'll be much better for the Long Q on Monday.