Running 20:24 [3] 3.39 km (6:01 / km) +33m 5:44 / km
shoes: New Integrator
Early for event, so went for a quick jog / warm up around the area. Legs feeling awful to begin with but improved after some stretching. Controls seen = 0
Orienteering race 30:49 [4] 5.45 km (5:39 / km) +66m 5:20 / km
shoes: New Integrator
SYO Bowden Housteads
Very hot and sunny evening and a new area for me. Magic map.
Set off first on the Long; slowed by being told I may have the wrong map after punching the start (I didn't), having to wake up the controls (seemed like an eternity!), deliberating whether SI units had been nicked (they hadn't), abuse from local youths (unprovoked) and pin punching (old school).
Navigationally fairly secure although it wasn't overly challenging.
Absolutely dismal turnout.