Training Log Archive: Ricka

Two warm-ups - first with Zan to Start; then 3 hours later for my start.

Green/Blue course at Michigan. Steep ridge re-entrant terrain. 5m contours on 1:10000 map. Even with late start, spent much time with Rob, George, and others - they pushed my pace which pushed me to limit of map reading and dcdision making. Still 1st in M55, but 11th on course. Pretty good map contact, but 3-minute error at 7 (stayed low on flats, but didn't stay in contact with re-entrants on right - drifted left - used trail twice to re-locate). #11 - poor route choice; should have done second half direct - looks pretty clean. Trail run and big uphill led to good attackpoint, but got very sloppy. Stopped in flats well before/above control. re-attacked 3 times - very tired, not very focussed. 7-8 mintues lost?

Event: US Team Trials
 

Warm-up for sprint. Went into woods south of sheep barn to see the ups and downs.

Short Sprint in Michigan. Clean run - felt I lacked paced espcially as Charlie quickly caught and passed me (twice:)). Very pleased with 5th on course; only 25 sec out of 3rd. Mostly, point & run but did look ahead, maintained map contact, & chose good routes.