Training Log Archive: MJChilds

Event: NEOC: 2014 Troll Cup
 

Troll Cup at Townsend State Forest, MA. Fun course on technical terrain. Thick woods were slow, but that's how it is sometimes. Goofed up #2. Was a little too high, coming upon the group of boulders to the north, but didn't feel confident that's where I was. Figured I was to the right, but not that much. Headed SW to a knoll. stymied. Continued on until I recognized the uncross able marsh, then made a beeline back toward the control. Lost about 4 min.

Had a good route to #8. After crossing the road, I headed down the spur toward the gap between the marsh and the dark green, using the hillside ahead on the left as a guide. Then I noticed the stone wall on the map. Followed it to the reentrant next to the knoll with the control on it and nailed it. That one felt good.

Long run in was a real slog.

Brown - Splits

Ran at Catamount w Carl. Modified Black Course because I did not wear my O shoes and my trail shoes were slipping on the trails in the drizzle. Stayed on the main trails instead.

The usual w Carl

The usual w Carl

Five Tree Hill w Marcy K. Chilly but no wind. Beautiful clouds over the lake w a silver slice of sunlight breaking through the clouds. On the way home, the full moon was rising and visible for only a few minutes through a gap in the clouds. Very special.

Catamount black trail. Great day to run. Felt much better than last run.

The usual w Carl.

Rec path to nature trail. Legs sore. Cold temps, 40 and wind chill near 30 degrees. Never warmed up, legs stiff, not fun to run, but good for the soul just the same.