RAB mini MM

[Darth domain]

I can fully go with your sentiments, Mark A. It is an issue that I have fallen foul of in the local winter night street league ( urban orienteering).
Another tactic, which perhaps contradicts an earlier post, if you are going for a distant high scoring C.P. then leave a couple of low scoring one's that are handy to the event centre. If you are heading back with a few minutes to spare, these low scores can be picked up as bonus points.

thanks, this i will do

[Darth domain]

Golden rule though is DON'T BE LATE, there's nothing more frustrating than seeing your hard earned points disappear as you desperately sprint towards the finish. I generally work out a rough route that's going to see me clock in at least 15 minutes before the max time and look to get a cheeky couple of controls on the way back in.

A piece of string with knots in it at e.g. 4 km (according to the map) intervals can be a quick way to route plan.

that is not a bad idea, perhaps with knots at 1KM? i suppose i would be roughly running at 6KM -7km an hour if hilly so i could work out a rough route and time for the course.