Blue Mountain WJR Why Just Run
January 26th 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm
Organizers: Joanne Woods (Event Director), Jordan McIntosh (Assistant), Joanne Woods (Course Planner), Gene Beveridge (Course Planner)
Map: Blue Mountain Park
This WJR will be a "training" day to help prepare for Sprint Camp. The motivation for this WJR format came from the TED Talk "When performing gets in the way of Improving" by Eduardo Briecno. https://youtu.be/KaiwGb0csas It does not speak about orienteering, but it is worth listening to.
There will be six loops, in total:
2 loops focusing on reading control descriptions,
2 loops focusing on keeping the running flow or speed through the control, and
2 loops focusing on compass bearings.
Runners can do as many of the 6 loops as they like and take a break between each loop.
If you want to do the control description loops as a head to head race that will be possible.
The event will be set up similar to sprint camp - with a race package to read prior to the event, a series of short events with rest in between, a chance to assess and work on different orienteering skills, and an opportunity to socialize as there will be a post WJR social event. We can eat at the park after the event or if the weather is rainy, we can go the Woods house and socialize there. This will be determined closer to the day.
Registration - please register by Friday Jan 24th at midnight, as maps will be printed first thing Saturday morning.
PARKING - is different than all the other events we have had at Blue Mountain Park. Approach the park by driving along Blue Mountain St and turning onto Winslow. Park on the North side of Blue Mountain Park on Winslow Ave as the Start & Finish area will be located at the Scout Hall 1040 Winslow Ave. King Albert Ave, Floyd Ave. Gatensbury St. and Porter St. will be "Out of Bounds". Unfortunately we were not able to gain access to the Scout Hall, and therefore the park washrooms will be "out of bounds" until you have completed the control description course. In needed, please use the washroom at the Safeway located on Austin Ave prior to arriving at the venue.
Schedule on the day will be posted prior to the event and in the course handout.
If anyone would like to volunteer to help with coaching between loops, that would be appreciated. Please email Joanne by clicking on her name at the top of the event page.
Why Just Run
What should I bring? Wear something comfortable that you don't mind getting a little dirty! If it's wet outside, you might want to consider a change of shoes and socks! A compass is optional (we have extra ones for borrowing). For added safety, a whistle is mandatory for all GVOC events. Read more in the WJR Introduction to Orienteering.
How much does it cost? Regular "Why Just Run:" events cost adult: $10 / under 20: $5 / family discount (adult(s) with children) 40% (we now accept credit and debit cards on site). Some special events may cost a little more, and this will be made clear in the event detail above. Annual club membership is also required.
Club membership: See details on the club home page. Please complete before your first event!
Refunds: If a participant is unable to attend an event for any reason the event organizer may refund the event fees (at their discretion) but the processing fees will not be refunded. If an event is changed or cancelled by GVOC and participants request a refund, the processing fees will be refunded.