Training Log Archive: PrueD

SS orienteering at Mt Alexander - a map with almost unlimited possibilities. As l said - l am going to be stuck on course 4 for a while. It was steep and rocky but l was fine until 7-8 when l got distracted by a large crowd heading slightly off course to the direction l thought l should go - but l got swept along regardless for some distance and then had to retrace my steps and start the leg again. Shame. Distance is a guess as garmin goes flat after about 30 mins - l think it is time for a new one.
I drove over from Benalla - cross country on map memory at some speed and l think it was longer than travelling the main roads. I passed sone fantastic private granite areas in Baynton.We haven't mapped much private land in Victoria - unlike other states.

C • Private granite 6

Run around Reef Hills, on a hilly track. It was a pretty dark gloomy day and it took me a while to get going.

Walk from the city to Camberwell. It was a lovely evening. I think l am getting a bit fitter. The weekend will be a good test. I have dropped down to course 4 and have set myself the goal of winning this 3 times before returning to course 3. No wins on the record so far.

C • "dropping back" 9

Walk around Blackburn. I've caught a cold.

Banyule Flats enduro. Friend Peter from Benalla came too and wanted me to go with him so he could practice navigating. It was not very harmonious and we finished early.

C • early finish 6

Walk from the city to Camberwell. Unfortunately l have quite a sore foot. It seemed alright running on the weekend but hurts when l walk.

Run around the bike tracks of Wangaratta with Peter.

Walk from the city to Camberwell after work.
Passed tonight's street O event at Mont Albert, while travelling home on the train, and saw a few competitors. I haven't been on a Wednesday night for a while . Now to make cupcakes for a colleague's birthday tomorrow.

Walk arouns Blackburn. I would have liked to have done something bettee , but had a headache - so that waa it.

C • Take care 2

State series event at Belltopper Hill on a FREEEZZZING day. I conceded defeat and dropped a grade to course 4. It was a good idea as I got a much needed confidence boost. I was basically clear the whole way, with only one lapse in confidence between 3 and 4, when the ground didn't appear to match the map and I didn't want to trust the compass. It was unfortunate as I lost a little bit of time. I also had a problem with runny eyes and nose in the cold wind.

Walk from the city to Camberwell. I was cold for the first kilometer and then warmed up. Walking home has the advantage that l can look in all the groovy shops on Bridge Rd and work out how to decorate my recently renovated house.