Training Log Archive: OJ

More hanging with Jenny. Arrived at 6.30 to a covering of snow and a magical winter wonderland. Was hoping that it would stay for the starters, but sadly it quickly turned to slush and melted. I was expecting this to be a chore, but I just love spending quality time in Wharncliffe. Thoroughly enjoyed myself in spite of the freezing cold feet and hands.

Bit shocked that the day after a vandalism-free event in Upperthorpe a control got nicked (including sawing through a gripple) at 7.15am in the middle of the forest, but at least it was found and replaced in good time - I added on a final run around the white controls to double-check that they were still there. R ITB grumbling by the end of that.

Interesting weather conditions all day made this a proper challenge for the SYO machine as well as for the competitors. Both seemed to cope fine and I was impressed by people's ability to deal with the rocky slopes to run faster times than I had anticipated. Seems like most folk enjoyed the technical challenge in any case. I spent much of the day hanging to the leg of the download tent trying to stop it blowing away, which meant that I was a little bit tired for collecting. But still couldn't help enjoying being in the woods. Did I mention that I love Wharncliffe?

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Control hanging. Nice wild conditions, especially on the fell.

HFW via Ringinglow.

Lunchtime. Energy levels returning.

IW, extended HFW in a pretty good weather window.