Orienteering race 35:09 [5] *** 6.8 km (5:10 / km) +155m 4:38 / km
spiked:13/16c shoes: Inov8 X-Claw 275
Proof of Bruce Ridge's international quality today with an elite Swede tempted to travel half-way around the world for an orange middle distance course. Yes, Metr-O was at Bruce Ridge today and the O1 was taken out by David Lingfors from OK Linne.
I had an okay race, felt really good physically, like I've found another gear, demonstrated by dropping only 10s to Marty on a 600m track leg. Unfortunately my paddock navigation let me down. I made a 2.5 min mistake at #6, really just from running too fast and not being cautious enough at the right times and wasn't smart about relocating. Had a few other small time losses. Finished about 30s down on David and 2s behind Marty, neither of whom had great runs either. Fun though and I'm feeling positive about my form.
Running 40:00 [2] 4.0 km (10:00 / km) +100m 8:53 / km
shoes: Inov8 X-Claw 275
After my run, I caught up with Ewan and Tom, who had a big blowout on their 2nd control, and helped them get back on track. Entertained myself by doing hill repeats as they, mostly, walked along. Includes warmup.