okansas.blogspot.com Occassional thoughts about orienteering
Monday, August 12, 2002
5 items to take to the Idaho A-meet
Mary and I are going to the Idaho A-meet this weekend. Here are 5 good things to take to an A-meet:
1. Whistle. I never used to carry a whistle. After a wicked injury a year ago, I always carry a whistle. I was really lucky last year -- the weather wasn't bad and someone stopped to help me right when I got hurt. It only took about 30 minutes before people were able to find me and begin helping me out. I carry a whistle now.
2. Earplugs. Those little foam ear plugs are great for travel. You never know when you'll be in a room next to a highway or next to a room full of partying drunks. Earplugs let you get some sleep.
3. Handspring PDA and foldable keyboard. It gives me enough computing power to take notes about my race, draft a blog entry, play solitaire and read the latest updates to mapsurfer.com, attackpoint.org and Abbatoir.
4. Camelback Peak Bagger. I've got a new Camelbak pack as a present from the in-laws (thanks!). It'll work as a carry on bag. The Idaho A-meet will be at altitude, where staying hydrated is extra important. I'll keep the pack filled with water for post-run refreshment.
5. Think to Win. Don Alexander wrote this book about autoracing. I find it thought provoking. It gives me a lot of ideas about orienteering.
posted by Michael |
9:04 PM
