Training Log Archive: Spike

The local O' season opened with a 1-hour score course at SMP. I felt slow, but managed to find all the controls with plenty of time to spare. Nick set the courses to keep us from having to spend too much time in the still thick forest. I thought the course was interesting. ST=62.

Nadim, Dan, Mary and I shuffled around at PNS. We only saw one turkey. We'd considered going to the stock car races, but ended up just haning out after the run eating take-out Chinese food.

Snorkel, Nadim and I ran on the Mill Creek trail. Weather was perfect for running - mid 50s and cloudy. So, I don't have any excuse for struggling to keep them in sight. It could have been a demoralizing experience, but I think it inspired me to get back in shape.

Jogged around at PNS. The main thing I wanted to do was see how my foot felt. It felt ok. I met the flock of turkeys. The young ones are nearly full grown.

Foot still sore. I mowed the lawn then iced the foot. I'll try a bit of jogging tomorrow. I might try a time trial on the test loop Thursday.

Second day at Fallen Leaf Lake. I ran a bit slow and lost a bit of time near the end. Most of the race went well -- I orienteered slowly and carefully. Near the end James Baker caught me when I lost almost three minutes on one leg then boomed a control. James got by me and I was with him for the last 600 meters or so. James was running stronger than me. I don't think he's ever been stronger than me. Turns out James has been training and it is paying off. I think I won M35. ST=38.

Red Y - Splits