Orienteering race 50:10 [5] *** 5.3 km (9:28 / km) +160m 8:13 / km
spiked:8/9c shoes: Inov8 Mudclaw 270
Club event at Wolfram on 1:15000. Discovered I had broken my thumby compass when I fell after the last control last week at Clandulla, so had to borrow one today. Will need to purchase a new one at (before) Easter!
Excellent 1st leg with lots of route choice: I went widish right and up a rocky gully and I think I was probably the fastest, although I didn't check on Tristam's (Miller -ex Cockatoo now in Wagga) time on his slightly straighter line.
Good through the whole course today, with only a slight hesitation at 5 when I stopped a bit short. Running was also good after a slow start - the red wine and pizza from last night's gathering at our place didn't seem to effect me:-)
The new Inov8s were excellent, very light but good traction in the rocks, although a blister on right heel was a nuisance and will need taping next time.