Training Log Archive: tnipen

Long distance at the JK in the Yorkshire Dales. The course was 20k in fast open grasslands, but with a fair but of climb. This is the first race I have ever run where a rainjacket was mandatory. Seemed like a joke, but after being out there I realize it makes a lot of sense, and I was glad I was running in it the whole race.

Decent navigation, but the legs were almost completely dead today. Made my way almost to the end when I entered a heavy hail storm, with quite strong winds (probably 20+ m/s). Tried to keep going, but I couldn't read the map/see where I was going. Looked for a lowspot in the terrain to take a break, but it was windy everywhere. Hands were frozen and I hadn't had a particularly fast race, so decided to bail, even though I had only 1k of navigation left.

A really nice area for orienteering, very scenic and some interesting contour details.

JK middle distance at Wass, Yorkshire. A fun ravine and sidehill area with some interesting navigation challenges. Pretty good technical race today, didn't make many mistakes. The legs were not with me today though, I could feel the quads burn already on the first uphill. 35th/97, 8 minutes back. Results.

JK sprint at Leeds university. A tricky area, with many levels and traps, but not in an annoying way. Mostly good, but a few hesitations here and there. 30th place/116, but almost 3 minutes behind. Results

Easy run with Louise in the Yorkshire Dales. Nice open grassy areas.

6x1km intervals with Mathias and Louise on bike paths. 1:40 rest. Good session, a bit behind Mathias, but getting better. Nice to run on non-icy roads :)