Event (Hunter Valley Champs) 52:05 [3] *** 3.8 km (13:42 / km)
spiked:6/8c
So Hunter Valley Champs at Belford - one of our most runnable and uncomplicated maps. Having set there about 3 years ago helped a bit but it is vague and undulating so need to keep concentrating. A few people had the wanders!
Started off pretty well but quite hot even in the forest. 2 very long legs in the middle of the course which crossed each other. I tried to keep an eye out for features to help on the way back (see I am trying hints from Discussion) and I did plan my exit direction as I was almost at the control. No really dramas save for being dragged towards the road for #2 - long leg, though that helped in the attacking, and near the end where I ended up on the track (as did Alex) and a way off the control #7. It again helped in attacking and control was much easier to see from track than from the direction of travel.
Got a reasonable trot up at times - Leonard Cohen was in my head most of the time. Saw 5 roos.
Very disappointed at turn out - for HVC!!! Can't be overuse of the map, nor horrible weather or Fathers Day. Possibly the last bush event for year. :-((
Took out a win and a reasonable time.