Training Log Archive: Sandy

Event: US Sprint & UltraLong champs
 

So I finished this race thinking I had done pretty well only to find that on just about every control someone (different someones for different controls) that I know I can run with went faster by 15-20 seconds. So I'm either fooling myself that I can keep up with these people or I wasn't doing a very good job of being efficient and/or pushing myself.

I had a little trouble reading the map in a few places - but my new magnifier that twists out of the way was great - and I'm sure I slowed down to try and figure out exactly what I was looking for.

Middle: Brown - Splits

A great day hanging out at the Leonard farm. Took a leisurely walk just to shake out the legs after the drive.

Short hill loop. Surprised by the time - I felt like I was really tentative going downhill and really sluggish the rest of the time. But I'll definitely take it!

TNT - 4 miles on the drive with Jim (back from the PCT) plus the down and up. Bob stayed with us for the first mile then took off and Karl took off right away. Sandy once again had dinner well underway when we returned after she did some ab work in the basement.

1/2 mile splits:
502, 504, 508, 512, 546, 509, 549, 526. I was definitely struggling on the way back! Not sure if I was a bit dehydrated or not; I know I haven't had enough sleep the last few days. And I think this is only the third time I've tried to go this far since Scotland.

A big class with lots of beginners so we didn't really push it. Good stretching at least. I haven't stretched much the last few days or maybe even a week now - I've probably lost most of the gains I made in getting my knees to bend. I'll just have to start over again.

Checking out a different section of the new map. Completely different feel to the terrain. It will be two totally different orienteering days. Very cool.