Training Log Archive: Chas

Event: Big 5 Orienteering
 

Big 5 Orienteering, day 1. Turfloop Nature Reserve.
M50L (same course as W35), 5.9km, 70m.
Not a very successful first attempt at orienteering in SA. The area was vague semi open and I took a while to work out the vegetation mapping. I also decided that my (Australian) southern hemisphere compass isn't reliable. Dodgy bearing meant I lost time at both #3 and #15 (total around 10 mins). Various other smaller mistakes and wilted in the 30 degree heat towards the end. Triple chicked by a bunch ex elites (Heather, Clare and Jenny). Hopefully things will improve from here on.
9th/16. Winner 39 mins.

M50 - Splits

5km on the treadmill in the hotel gym cos not safe to run elsewhere due to big cats. Middle 2k a bit faster. R calf still feeling a bit tight.

Golf. 12 hole par 3 course with Martin.
I was rubbish. Good job we're not here for the golf.

Touristing. Ankles swollen from the long flights.

Travelling.

Xmas jog around Birchwood. R calf still tight.

Tester jog around Risley Moss and Birchwood. Cold a lot better but R calf tight.