Training Log Archive: BenderIn the 7 days ending May 23, 2005:
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Monday May 23, 2005 #
Orienteering race 20:17 [5] *** 3.0 km (6:46 / km) +85m 5:55 / km
spiked:10/12c
Okay I was bad and had a 'wobbly-pop' and a greasy cheese burger last night.
Right off the line, I mis-read the map even despite the fact that Ted had not 5sec earlier explained that we were not actually in the start triangle which was another 20 metres in front of us. Therefore, misread a re-entrant and was confused momentarily; so threw down the compass and RAN! Eventually regrouped on the way to Control #1 and got into the game. Unfortunately my mind left my body for control #7 and Ted again got to watch from afar as I went 90deg in the wrong direction and came to a complete stop when I lost control of my race. Once I regained composure and control it was too late to make up in a sprint. Especially with JTorrance's spectacular run! (Just wish that my two mistakes didn't have to be in the two places where Ted could see me)
MrPither and I had a great race, he got me by 8sec! But that's okay as I got him yesterday by 3min in the long course.
Oh yeah... thanks to the cheering section for bringing me in the shoot. Especially Shadow as he was certainly screaming the loudest. Managed a 34sec final leg, where no one else even went under 40sec! Can't disappoint the fans, but makes me wonder why I still had that much gas left in the tank.
Right off the line, I mis-read the map even despite the fact that Ted had not 5sec earlier explained that we were not actually in the start triangle which was another 20 metres in front of us. Therefore, misread a re-entrant and was confused momentarily; so threw down the compass and RAN! Eventually regrouped on the way to Control #1 and got into the game. Unfortunately my mind left my body for control #7 and Ted again got to watch from afar as I went 90deg in the wrong direction and came to a complete stop when I lost control of my race. Once I regained composure and control it was too late to make up in a sprint. Especially with JTorrance's spectacular run! (Just wish that my two mistakes didn't have to be in the two places where Ted could see me)
MrPither and I had a great race, he got me by 8sec! But that's okay as I got him yesterday by 3min in the long course.
Oh yeah... thanks to the cheering section for bringing me in the shoot. Especially Shadow as he was certainly screaming the loudest. Managed a 34sec final leg, where no one else even went under 40sec! Can't disappoint the fans, but makes me wonder why I still had that much gas left in the tank.
Running warm up/down 35:00 [2]
With Superfly-George; He certainly likes the mountains of BC, although hasn't yet grasped the concept of crossing a cattle gaurd. Have to stop him before he tries to cross without me.
Sunday May 22, 2005 #
Orienteering race 2:00:23 [4] *** 12.6 km (9:33 / km) +455m 8:06 / km
25c
Started out strong with only one significant error in the first dozen controls (which was more than 2/3rds the distance of the course), but after Mike Smith past me everything fell apart. My brain seemed to shut off thinking I only had a bunch of short legs left and would be done soon. Of course this was death and every short leg seem so frustrating (especially the butterfly). My goal of 1:45:00 was shot and every time I told myself to focus more... I seem to loose more focus. Eventually I conseeded to simply going under 2hrs, but unfortunately I had started my watch late and of course when I crossed the line I was just over my adjusted goal.
Still... pleased with my improvements in long distance events and orienteering in general since January.
Still... pleased with my improvements in long distance events and orienteering in general since January.
Saturday May 21, 2005 #
Event: Sage Stomp
Running warm up/down 40:00 [2]
Warmup and Cooldown with PI and Shadow.
Orienteering race 1:03:22 [4] *** 7.1 km (8:55 / km) +315m 7:18 / km
spiked:12/13c
Retained the majority of my error-time to one leg (control #4 to #5) ...which was a realy mess, but quick to relocate. Very hilly and all the strength training in Ontario over the winter did me well.
Had a good race from the second last control with tNipen.
Had a good race from the second last control with tNipen.
Friday May 20, 2005 #
Running 48:00 [3]
Attempt unsuccessfully to locate theShadow and Yukon gang for a training session today. Eventually after driving up too many wrong logging roads and being well late of the agreed upon meeting time gave up and returned to Kenna Cartwright Park for another run. through in some gentle hills, but taking it easy in order to rest up for tomorrow's middle distance race.
Thursday May 19, 2005 #
Running 1:00:00 [2]
Slept off the side of the highway last night in Banff, only to wake up 4hrs later almost completely boxed in by big rigs. But managed to get out and a make it to Kamloops by early afternoon.
Stretched the legs with a gentle run in Kenna Cartwright Park. Yikes.... BC's got mountains... how could I forget. Tried to stay on flat as much as possible, but rather hard in the Kamloops area.
Stretched the legs with a gentle run in Kenna Cartwright Park. Yikes.... BC's got mountains... how could I forget. Tried to stay on flat as much as possible, but rather hard in the Kamloops area.
Wednesday May 18, 2005 #
Running 53:00 [3]
Wow... are the prairies ever flat!!!! I've driven across Canada several times already, but never stopped in Saskatchewan for a run before. Pulled of the TransCanada after another 24hrs of straight driving. Felt the excessive amounts of coffee and M&M's, but without them I wouldn't be making such good time. Oh yeah... no trees so one scoarcher out there under the prairie sun.
Tuesday May 17, 2005 #
Running warm up/down 30:00 [2]
Found a logging road off the TransCanada highway somewhere between Thunderbay and Kenora (Graham Rd) and gave Superfly George his first real run since departing Southern Ontario.
Running intervals 28:00 [5]
No reason to stop TNT while on the road...
4 x 3min "on" + 1min "off"
2min rest
3 x 3min "on" + 1min "off"
Got a few curious looks from truck operators hauling up and down the remote road, but generally just a wave and a smile.
4 x 3min "on" + 1min "off"
2min rest
3 x 3min "on" + 1min "off"
Got a few curious looks from truck operators hauling up and down the remote road, but generally just a wave and a smile.