c, a route in this forest was welcomed.
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About orienteering… A sport that can be discovered only by who has the curiosity to go in the middle of the forest with a map and a compass in his hand.
Compass Cup
I admit I have not read with too much attention the invitation and I overlooked the fact the map was not exactly new, but I can say that I felt that on most of the track. At control 3, I found that vegetation is not quite right, after that I stayed at control 6 a lot: I could not match the distance, the level, no vegetation. While I decided to give up and go on, I stumbled directly on the control. Next controls I took really slow, thinking to spare for the next day.
Cup in Memoriam
Map was new, the route was beautiful, and the only small flaws that I had were in control 12 and control 19. The rest of the route went smoothly.
Below is the map and the results.
Results:
Cupa Compass
Cupa In Memoriam
Although I was not fully recovered after a cold (still coughing), I decided to attend the National Championship of Night Orienteering. After the experience I had two years ago at this type of competition, I was a little skeptical about the contest. In the end though, I decided: I have started competing with one conditionto keep the strength and not run faster than I could by considering my health.
National Championship Night
I made the route fail until control 6, with a small hesitation in control # 2, but control 7 was a real challenge. I tried to catch the trail on top, but as being a small path, of course I didn’t found it and lost a lot of time trying to find a way out with Monica out of the green area. Finally I gave up and I reconsidered the route, choosing to make a detour, but which took me right in the field. The rest of the route I did at a slow pace because of cough that seemed to not giving me a breakl. As the conclusion of the championship, I can say that I was very happy about the organization, map, route and it was a pleasant experience going through at night. As a big plus, the visibility of teh controls was excellent.
Golden Compass Cup – Stage I
On the first day of competition I experienced the high temperature, warmth that I had not experienced this year and which did not help at all in sections taken mainly in the field. I went perfectly, flawlessly, but my running speed was lower as respecting my commitment not to force my body.
Golden Compass Cup – Stage II
Stage II did not work as well as the first: I still did small mistakes in the first control, and than in the second, but the main mistake I did in control 4, whwre I took a really bad route …
The only thing I noticed in a negative way was the lack of water, which considering the start time (at around 12) and consider temperatures it would have been necessary and welcomed by all competitors. Otherwise, I can say that I liked it: the map was new, exciting and physically demanding, and Golden Compass confirmed, remaining one of my favorite races that I hope to attend as many editions as I can.
Results:
CN Night Orienteering
Golden Compasss Cup
Although quite a few activities have filled my time, I didn’t give up to participate in various competitions over the past months. I was unable to do updates of my presence to them at the right moment, but this week I will try to update all the events I have started. So, I wish you pleasant reading! ;-)