Venture Quest

[Maria Lochner]

Hey all,

 

Is anyone doing VQ this year? 

[Kelly Sanderson]

I just signed up as a volunteer, but I'm guessing that doesn't count. :)

 

Kelly

[Maria Lochner]

Well, this is the last year they are having it, and it has been my "dream" to do it...I'm just never in good enough shape to do it, but the hubby is trying to talk me into doing it.  I think I'm in the worst shape possible this year, but if there is someone out there who can help us with strategy, then I'd be more willing to take a chance.

[Matthew A. Seitz]

I’ll be doing it with a few friends

[kris vadnais]

Hey no worries.  I'm in awful shape too and I'm trying it finally.  Its gonna hurt but I've wanted to do the last couple years and this is the last chance.  Come on out and lets fight for last.  ;)

[jpl...@comcast.net]

I'd give it a go.  I'm not in terrible shape, but I'd need an experienced team.

 

Jeff Lange

"I speak for the trees."

[Maria Lochner]

If you are all going to be there on Sat getting your package and going to the info session, perhaps we should all get together and exchange ideas for Sun?  Just a thought....

On Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 9:49 AM, <jbk...@yahoo.com> wrote:

I'm running solo and haven't a clue how I'm going to fare. I'm in pretty good shape, but I'm seriously wondering about my nav skills and planning. I'd be happy kick strategy around ahead of the race...

Justin
703.798.7920

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From: kris vadnais
Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:14:21 -0400
To: Matthew A. Seitz<matthew...@gmail.com>
Subject: [NVRacing] Re: Venture Quest

[Maria Lochner]

What I'm worried the most about, is how to be as efficient as possible, not so much the nav part.  I want to make sure I tackle all the CPs in a way that "makes sense"

 

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Race Map(s):  The majority of this course requires full navigation.  You will be provided with an official VQ race map (custom made by the Quantico Orienteering Club).  All checkpoints will be delineated on your map so plotting is NOT necessary.  Magnetic declination has been adjusted for on this map.  A compass is part of your mandatory team gear. 

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On Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 10:04 AM, kris vadnais <krisv...@gmail.com> wrote:

Whoops, meant to reply to all.

 

Just fyi.  If VQ is like EX2's other races then there isn't a lot of actual orienteering, at least not like an OAR race or something like that.  Just something to keep in mind if you're worried about that part.
 
Kris

[kris vadnais]

Whoops, meant to reply to all.

 

Just fyi.  If VQ is like EX2's other races then there isn't a lot of actual orienteering, at least not like an OAR race or something like that.  Just something to keep in mind if you're worried about that part.
 
Kris

On Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 9:51 AM, Maria Lochner <maria....@gmail.com> wrote:

[Justin Kees]

me too, maria. happy to meet with whoever to discuss. can i suggest a huddle at 4:15 on sat to those that are interested? why don't we meet at the bulletin board by the parking lot/mtb trail entrance (where the finish was last year)?

Justin Kees
703.798.7920


--- On Tue, 9/15/09, Maria Lochner <maria....@gmail.com> wrote:

[Maria Lochner]

Great!  Sounds good!

[kris vadnais]

Unfortunately I don't think we're getting there till Sunday morning.  :(  Last minute as always.  lol

[ChrisA]

Kris, I hope at least one of your team is going to be there Saturday.
According to the rules at least one member MUST attend the briefing
Saturday from 5:15 - 5:45.

Other than Ex2's Greenhorn for newbies this is my first adventure
race, so I'm reading and re-reading everything 20 times. I'd welcome a
chance to meet some of you and glean any advice on Saturday.
Cheers,
chris

On Sep 15, 12:24 pm, kris vadnais <krisvadn...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Unfortunately I don't think we're getting there till Sunday morning.  :(
> Last minute as always.  lol
>

> On Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 10:28 AM, Maria Lochner <maria.loch...@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>
>
> > Great!  Sounds good!
>
> > On Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 10:26 AM, Justin Kees <jbk...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> >> me too, maria.  happy to meet with whoever to discuss.  can i suggest a
> >> huddle at 4:15 on sat to those that are interested?  why don't we meet at
> >> the bulletin board by the parking lot/mtb trail entrance (where the finish
> >> was last year)?
>
> >> Justin Kees
> >> 703.798.7920
>

> >> --- On Tue, 9/15/09, Maria Lochner <maria.loch...@gmail.com> wrote:

>
> >> > From: Maria Lochner <maria.loch...@gmail.com>
> >> > Subject: Re: [NVRacing] Re: Venture Quest
> >> > To: "kris vadnais" <krisvadn...@gmail.com>
> >> > Cc: jbk...@yahoo.com, "Matthew A. Seitz" <matthew.a.se...@gmail.com>,
> >> "NVRacing" <nvra...@googlegroups.com>
> >> > Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 10:07 AM
> >>  > What I'm worried the most about, is
> >> > how to be as efficient as possible, not so much the nav
> >> > part.  I want to make sure I tackle all the CPs in a way
> >> > that "makes sense"
>
> >> > "
> >> > Race Map(s):  The majority of this course requires full
> >> > navigation.  You will be provided with an official VQ race
> >> > map (custom made by the Quantico Orienteering Club).  All
> >> > checkpoints will be delineated on your map so plotting is
> >> > NOT necessary.  Magnetic declination has been adjusted for
> >> > on this map.  A compass is part of your mandatory team
> >> > gear.
> >> > "
>
> >> > On Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 10:04 AM,

> >> > kris vadnais <krisvadn...@gmail.com>

> >> > wrote:
>
> >> > Whoops, meant to reply to all.
>
> >> > Just fyi.  If VQ is like EX2's other races then
> >> > there isn't a lot of actual orienteering, at least not
> >> > like an OAR race or something like that.  Just something to
> >> > keep in mind if you're worried about that part.
>
> >> > Kris
>
> >> > On Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 9:51 AM, Maria

> >> > Lochner <maria.loch...@gmail.com>

> >> > Matthew A. Seitz <matthew.a.se...@gmail.com>

[kris vadnais]

Chris,

 

Thanks for pointing that out.  I just went back and reread that myself.  I've done a few ex2 races and thats the first time I've seen that.  THANKS!

 

Kris