Training Log Archive: Thraws

Event: SO level C, Oldhouse Warren, Crawley (incl event 1 of SO champs)
 

Iffy start, mostly because I couldn't decide whether round or straight was best. Stuck to rides to begin, then got two confused en route to 3 and opted instead for straight. Took wrong route to 4 and faffed a bit about which side of the lake for 5. Control picking replaced route choice after 6 and I started to gather speed. Even so, got caught by AD at 9 and thereafter we were mostly head-to-head till the end, even if we took slightly different routes sometimes. I absolutely flew to 11 and realised how fast the area was if I pushed it, so ran hard to 16 in pursuit. Got held up by stream crossing and fight near 17, but mostly led AD through 18 to 24, actually revelling in the feeling of fitness. Haven't felt like that for ages! Went to thicket instead of ditch at 25 and he overtook, but I easily outran him to 26, a late long leg which caught many out. Then missed bearing a bit for 27 and had to relocate twice. Was pleased with time and position, but even more pleased with the feeling of strength and fitness I seemed to enjoy all the way to the finish. Sunshine and lovely forest helped.