Training Log Archive: Jay-T

Event: East Midlands League
 

Shirebrook O.

Somewhat cold following a stint on registration but soon warmed up once out there.

Slightly wobbly start - straight into the woods for #1 possibly not the best route in hindsight [30]
#6 Probably best route choice but cut in too early from the path [20]
#8 Dropped to lower path when retracing steps to higher path would have been quicker [30]
#13 Attacked from a lower pit, but evidently not the mapped one; too far east [60]
#18 Attacked from veg boundary bend but missed (tiny) boulders low [30]

http://www.noc-uk.org/gadget/rg2/index.php#179&...

A little bit of DIY and some fireworks :)

Abbeydale - was ok. Trying to play a bit more regularly to avoid major DOMS that result otherwise. Not sure whether this is good for back or not :/

DNC Birsemore

Location of my worst run on record - from the 6 days this year (194% of winning time).
Compared to that this was a great success!

Paid attention to compass most of the time but still lost discipline at times - usually when trying to rush the navigation due to pressure of approaching lights!

#5 Drifted west, corrected from man made object [20]
#6 Drifted east, corrected off small gully but then went searching on the ridge above the control [100]
#11 Drifted east, corrected from wall / ride junction [90]
#13 Skirted the hill which was ok (safer route in from wall), but then confused by crag facing upslope... Eventually realised what was going on having overshot [120]
#15 Rushing due to other lights again; left path too early [90]

Very pleasant outing - slightly better personal performance than some recent DNC forays but still beaten by many pesky juniors!

http://www.maroc.routegadget.co.uk/rg2/#220&co...

Up Scolty Hill after drive north.

Meant to be a downhill control pick in the gathering gloom with my small headlight. 51 metres climb is an accurate indication that I was not entirely successful...