Priorities

[awk]

the whole sequence usually goes something like punch, drop your current map in a bin, pick up your outgoing runner's map, and handover by passing that map to them -- see the other JK thread about how this avoids queues at map issue as well!)

This sounds much better - not least because if the outgoing runner isn't ready, then it's their tie that's affected, not the incoming runner's! (There were a few like that this weekend - and by no means all due to the map issue problem!).

BTW, well done on getting anything out Duncan - difficult when you've been up to your eyeballs helping.

[mharky]

I think one of the main reasons is that you dump your map in a skip and then get given a new one afterwards, this obviously doubles printing costs. The way round this is to have the outgoing runner pick up their map from the boards on the way out.

With regards to the report, this was quickly changed and now reads far better.

[Homer]

Does the fact that I didn't run the sprint race devalue my win in M50 on Days 2 &3?

In my opinion, yes it does. But only ever so slightly.
Similarly EUOC's win in the JK Trophy.

Having said that I fully understand the reason why individuals make such decisions. I also admire them for the bravery in making such decisions. Just think how you would feel if the tactic didn't work out?
Personally I like to 'hedge my bets' and do all the races to increase my chances of winning soemthing! This is the cowards approach in contrast to Jethro and Scotia. Also I enjoy the sport so much that I find it hard to pass up on any opportunity to run in a high quality race.

Anyway, hats off to Scott in his success and best wishes for the Tio Mila. Furthermore I hope you go on and produce the goods at WOC. I struggle to see where else GBR's next medal is coming from, but I'll happily be proved wrong..........

[Becks]

In that case Homer, you've clearly not been watching how GG's going on over in Sweden these days!

I can't wait to see the two of them battle it out to get in the mix for medals this summer!

[Kitch]

Does the fact that I didn't run the sprint race devalue my win in M50 on Days 2 &3?

In my opinion, yes it does. But only ever so slightly.
Similarly EUOC's win in the JK Trophy.
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Does that make me the moral winner on M21E since I ran 7.5 hours in the Lakeland fells on Friday ?
No-one else did - pussies

[mharky]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-handicapping

[Kitch]

nice

[Big Jon]

Best decision made by a British Orienteer at WOC for many years was Jamie's decision to miss the long race in Switzerland in 2003. He won the Sprint race gold medal. You increase your chances of success by focussing on fewer races not more.
I'm glad Scott chose to miss one day of JK in order to be able to race properly at Tio-Mila, - shows maturity, planning and confidence.

[Jethro]

Jethro wrote:
Does the fact that I didn't run the sprint race devalue my win in M50 on Days 2 &3?

In my opinion, yes it does. But only ever so slightly.
Similarly EUOC's win in the JK Trophy.

I'm distraught! My flabber has never been so gast!!

[Scott]

I'm not entirely convinced that the WOC golds Thierry won are somehow devalued in the years he didn't run the Long (2003, 2004, 2007, 2008) when compared to the year in which he ran every discipline (2005).

[EddieH]

No Jethro - I don't think you have a gram of flabber so it can't be gast.

[mharky]

A quote that amused me: "That John Tullie doesn't look like a farmer"

Not entirely sure what was meant be that, but made me laugh

[Doug T]

I must admit i was slightly pissed off by duncan first report, but i think the update is fine and after all as he points out he got a report up on moday evening after a weekend competing and helping.
If you compare it with the jobbie job that BOF's Marketing Manager has done for the past two years (she gets a wage.Duncan doesnt) then he's really done a pretty decent job.

baws 2007 Report:
http://www.britishorienteering.org.uk/n ... ZlLnBocA==

baws 2008:
http://www.britishorienteering.org.uk/n ... ZlLnBocA==

Just to add i think Scott's decision was spot on not to run, his important selection races were Sprint and Middle for World Games (He got selected) and the Relay which the University Sports Union consider a great compition for us to win (We won), and also as we'll all no doubt see tomorrow morning he'll run well in TIOmila for his Finish Club (I'm pretty sure they think Tiomila is important...just a guess) after a week where he has not felt overly tired.
I have been knackered this week after running four races in four days, i think he made a good decision and i wouldnt be suprised if others follow suit in future.

John Tullie looks, smells and acts like a farmer.

[Big Jon]

John Tullie looks, smells and acts like a farmer.

The youth of today - no respect for their elders and betters. Hangings too good for him!

[Jethro]

John Tullie looks, smells and acts like a farmer

At least it beats looking, smelling and acting like a STUDENT!