From our preparation we planned to take it carefully for the first few legs before the early spectator control, then let speed come as we took on the longer route choice legs.
The forest was very tough going and thick in most places. Fallen logs and dense spiky pines made the going tough and largely reduced visibility for navigation. Later in the course we entered the open dunes with almost knee high heather requiring determination to get though. Everyone did very well to make it round this mission of a course.
The New Zealand boys had similar times in the tight field and placed: Gene Beveridge 76th, Toby Scott 78th, Matt Ogden 84th, Jourdan Harvey 86th, Scott MacDonald 99th, Duncan Morrison 126th.
The New Zealand girls placed: Angela Simpson 32nd, Laura Robertson 77th, Kate Morrison 92nd, Jula McMillan 96th, Jaime Goodwin 107th, Selena Metherell DSQ punched boys control but otherwise great run.
Now having relaxing rest day.
Well done everyone. It was a long cold night here but well worth staying up for, even if we didn't have the live feed. Have seen the map and it certainly looked a mission. Enjoy the day off and good luck for tomorrow.
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Yes, well done to you all! Relaxing here this morning watching World Cup semi-final before building up to another exciting night glued to the computer screen. So very proud of you all. Relax well sleep well and go well tomorrow :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best for the Middle Distance! We are counting down the hours until we get our next fix of orienteering excitment:)
ReplyDeleteGood luck for the Middle Distance qualification. It's going to be all action tonight with 6 simultaneous races to follow.
ReplyDeleteAll the goodest of luck today, run smart!
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