Orienteering (Fran Uhler (Bowie)) 2:10:00 [3] 5.0 mi (26:00 / mi)
Like everywhere else on the east coast, there was snow on the ground. I was one of the first ones out and there were no tracks. Sam L. caught up with me about control 7. We were basically together for another 3 or 4 controls. Then I was on my own again. Tried to make my own choices and avoid just following the tracks. Lack of training showing - totally pooped at the end. Enjoyed being out in the woods!!
Believe advertised distance was 6.8k. I wore the Timex Speed/Distance watch (the thing that measure the distance using GPS technology). Disclaimer: I did not look at the reported distance traveled at any time while I was on the course. The distance I traveled was 9.227 km. Appears to be pretty accurate based on my route choices. Had only one suspect measurement, but I could not recheck it since I have already cleared my watch.