Occassional thoughts about orienteering
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Sunday, August 28, 2005 No U.S. Champs, but a return to N.H.I didn't run the U.S. Champs this weekend, and I'm wondering if I should have. Mary was at the event and from what she tells me it was fun -- nice terrain and good courses.I decided not to go for three main reasons. First, I expected it to be hot and I don't really enjoy running in hot weather. Second, I didn't expect to have a chance to get in enough decent technical training before the race. In KC it isn't really practical to run in the forest from about the beginning of May until mid-September. Third, I'd done a bunch of traveling in July and figured a bit of time at home would feel good. A few years ago I "over travelled" and got really worn out (mentally). I don't want that to happen again. Still, after hearing Mary's description of the terrain and courses, I'm wondering if I should have gone. Mary, by the way, is stuck out in Oregon. She was supposed to fly home today, but Delta cancelled her flight. Instead, she'll fly home tomorrow. Return to N.H. My next O' trip is to New Hampshire. Four years ago, when I tore my leg up in New Hampshire, I decided I'd never go back. But, now I've decided to "get back on the horse." Running at Pawtuckaway will feel stressful. It has taken me a good three years to get to a point where I could run in the forest without feeling at least some anxiety. I expect to feel a bit worried/scared/unconcentrated at Pawtuckaway. posted by Michael | 8:26 PM 
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