Tip 1 Lists, I do. Tip 2 check start surroundings, I sometimes do. Tip 3 never run without a plan, I sometimes fail to adhere to this rule when I get caught up in the need to get moving too soon! Tip 4 check your compass when using/crossing paths & roads, a simple technique to confirm your direction. Tip 5 check control exit direction, I've done 180° errors leaving controls! Tip 6 take shoelaces, never done that because it seems so old school and wasteful but I have tried Ian's Secure Shoelace Knot and my La Sportiva Mutant shoes have a lace pocket, both work well. Tip 7 keep checking your compass (forest races), no doubt that's very good advice. No if we could all heed your 7 proven tips! Bonus, Tip 8, secure your SI Card. I lost and found my SI Card for the first time only a year a go and I made a SI leash after hearing your past JWOC guest lost his SI card. Always helpful!
Just finished my first event. Your tips came in really handy. I made a list and had everything sorted and packed the night before so the morning went smoothly. I planned on not making mistakes, but still made a few and learned from them. Checked my compass often. Took a back up compass. I actually dropped my compass 3 or 4 times during the event. Found all the 14 controls in the woods, and your videos were a big help. I'll be back to do it again next event.
I'm so glad it's not just me that takes forever to find the start triangle on the map 😅 It might seem like the smallest tip in the video but the added confidence from starting the race smoother can be important!
I added bright pink yarn to my SI card. I lost my SI card in a race and DNF. However I found my SI Card after the race and was very happy! Thank Goodness for bright pink yarn!
My favorite part is the one where you admit that you don't even tape your shoelaces yourself :-). I don't neither and I also accept the time loss resulting as a consequence. For the rest, I only comply with 8... (I could be part of a longer discussion why orienteers are so obsessed with exhausting themselves mentally while as we both just admitted mental lazyness is our true nature; IMO orienteering should get rid of the mental overhead and just become "I do orienteering" (and as long as it feels right I do not think an inch). :-)
I think that there are just many different levels on which this sport (any sport?) can be practiced. Some of the things I'm talking about on this channel will be too advanced for many runners, but a handful of others will find it very useful. The best advice I can give to anyone is to keep an open mind, take in what resonates with you and above all, enjoy every race to the fullest! :)
Are you using all 7 of them? :)
Tip 1 Lists, I do. Tip 2 check start surroundings, I sometimes do. Tip 3 never run without a plan, I sometimes fail to adhere to this rule when I get caught up in the need to get moving too soon! Tip 4 check your compass when using/crossing paths & roads, a simple technique to confirm your direction. Tip 5 check control exit direction, I've done 180° errors leaving controls! Tip 6 take shoelaces, never done that because it seems so old school and wasteful but I have tried Ian's Secure Shoelace Knot and my La Sportiva Mutant shoes have a lace pocket, both work well. Tip 7 keep checking your compass (forest races), no doubt that's very good advice. No if we could all heed your 7 proven tips! Bonus, Tip 8, secure your SI Card. I lost and found my SI Card for the first time only a year a go and I made a SI leash after hearing your past JWOC guest lost his SI card. Always helpful!
Nice :) You're getting better and better :)
Just finished my first event. Your tips came in really handy.
I made a list and had everything sorted and packed the night before so the morning went smoothly.
I planned on not making mistakes, but still made a few and learned from them.
Checked my compass often.
Took a back up compass. I actually dropped my compass 3 or 4 times during the event.
Found all the 14 controls in the woods, and your videos were a big help.
I'll be back to do it again next event.
Awesome! :) Enjoy orienteering to the fullest :)
Thanks, I'm going back because I know I can get a better time on the next event. @@intotheforestigo
I'm so glad it's not just me that takes forever to find the start triangle on the map 😅 It might seem like the smallest tip in the video but the added confidence from starting the race smoother can be important!
I added bright pink yarn to my SI card. I lost my SI card in a race and DNF. However I found my SI Card after the race and was very happy! Thank Goodness for bright pink yarn!
It's good to be able to find it afterwards. It's better not to lose it in the first place, right? :)
This was very informative. I would love a video on some drills and good ways to practice
Thanks a lot, I appreciate it!
I have a tip 😬
Don’t use your compass and watch (if you’re able to use it) in the same hand. I saw that some watchs can affect the compass north.
Hey Felix. Nice one, I never heard about this! Can anyone else confirm if it's true? I'm holding the compass in the same hand as my watch! :)
@@intotheforestigo I too wear my watch and compass on the same wrist and hand.
I"Will tray to use Theo Compass ALL The time at next run! Thanks valeu!
Sounds like a good plan!
My favorite part is the one where you admit that you don't even tape your shoelaces yourself :-). I don't neither and I also accept the time loss resulting as a consequence. For the rest, I only comply with 8...
(I could be part of a longer discussion why orienteers are so obsessed with exhausting themselves mentally while as we both just admitted mental lazyness is our true nature; IMO orienteering should get rid of the mental overhead and just become "I do orienteering" (and as long as it feels right I do not think an inch). :-)
I think that there are just many different levels on which this sport (any sport?) can be practiced. Some of the things I'm talking about on this channel will be too advanced for many runners, but a handful of others will find it very useful.
The best advice I can give to anyone is to keep an open mind, take in what resonates with you and above all, enjoy every race to the fullest! :)
Hi