Off-road running warm up/down 23:54 [2] 3.5 km (6:50 / km)
slept:6.4 shoes: VJ Supra
Up to the start and back afters....
Orienteering race 43:27 [5] *** 7.7 km (5:39 / km) +37m 5:31 / km
ahr:162 max:183 spiked:15/17c shoes: VJ Supra
Bush Heath Woods Blue: 6.9k, 17c. First time with Garmin and first time on this nearby area - beautiful cold morning and forest running pretty decent, although the mapping of 'white' was varied and there were times when you go across, others when it paid to stay on paths. Generally smooth and strong - though hammy did tighten from about 35 mins onwards.
First competition since High Ash (late Oct) so pretty pleasing effort. Finished 2nd on the course - 1.5 mins down on Siri Ulvestad (who won JWOC Long Gold about a decade ago). Hopefully will be able to build on this in the weeks and months ahead.