Vilniaus taure in Kazokishkes, middle distance. Started 2' before
Hobitas, so thought at first CP will hook him for some control points. It seems that ran not bad, and Hobitas caught me only when I've made 45'' mistake to 7th CP. Then I've hooked him, but if was painfully uneasy. To 9th CP Hobitas made a mistake (45''), so finally reached him. Near 14th CP couldn't keep his pace (my HR was not high, wasn't tired, but it was very difficult to run fast), so took some seconds to take a rest and then didn't see Hobitas again. To 15th CP took safe route choice, but in control area didn't understand the map, so made at least 2' mistake. It was my fortune again, than soon
GPS was passing by, so he showed me CP and then I hooked him. For the next last 4 CPs I was running "chierez niemogu", but using all mental power succeeded to finish with him.
Overall: very good race, should get about 57 rankings points - the most ever (in last weekend middle race received about 48 points, and before that race the best middle race was with 40 points). Made only 3'30'' of mistakes - but I guess at least 1'30'' were compensated by running with GPS. It was pleasure to run in "white" forest, not in some ugly bushy green. Also first time ever overtook Aras, the second time -
Robertas, and after long long long time -
vosvos. Could overtook another 5 persons, if could keep Hobitas pace, but I'm very satisfied with this result also - it shows that my form is still in peak form. Also lost 3' to
Marius, and about 4' to
Linas - Linas is not making trainings but I guess he don't need it :)
So now I need to make some smart training plan for winter and from next spring continue to improve my skills, breathing while running and rankings position.