The Handsome Man with Athletic Thighs
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Saturday, May 19th
Crossroads Street Scramble


I competed in a Street Scramble this morning. I don't think I maximized my points versus distance ratio. I managed to cover 10.5 miles competing in the 90-minute foot division. With better route planning, I think could have scored more points over a similar distance. Maybe I should stop making my routes up on the fly and actually use the planning period for more than going to the bathroom and eating breakfast.

I didn't encounter any troublesome clues like I did at the U-District Scramble, nor did I have trouble staying on course and finding controls. I enjoyed running on the jogging path past Larsen Lake (I saw Red-winged Blackbirds) and I managed to mostly stay off busy roads and out of traffic. Near the end of my time limit, I was waffling whether to go after a 30-pointer. I'd started my watch late, though, so I wasn't exactly sure how much time I had left. I decided to skip it. If I'd gone after it, I think I would have netted some points, as I had three minutes to spare. Note to self: start watch correctly next time.

Here is my route.
 
Sometimes I feel like I'm breathing underwater.