This was my first championships since moving to Sweden. I had not done the Indoor in March or the Outdoor Nationals in July simply due to scheduling. This regional competition was actually postponed, so it was a little lucky to be able to do it at all.
Motala, Östergötland 22.09.24
Master Women 50 meters
–> 612 points (306&306)
https://resultat.bagskytte.se/Event/Result/2024304
Warm-up ends were disastrous. It is always hard when your sight is so far off when you get started. Height was easier to adjust but I had to aim blue 3 o’clock just to get in to the yellow. Had some good ends but also went into the blue at 10-11 o’clock a little too often. Wind was OK except for 2 ends when it was very swirly and challenging to judge the flag movement. Last end had to come down once as the clicker just would not go. Final two arrows were shaky but inside red.
Training for this competition was a bit strange. As the original competition had been cancelled, I had already shifted to indoor at 18m. Deciding to do the new date meant two weeks of outdoor training but my access was a little limited due to scheduling.
The goal was to be there and of course to get a top score in the Masters category – which I did. It would have been great to get higher so I could top the national ranking but with this score I finished second on the season.
The first indoor competition is in less than two weeks so I am already getting ready. A few arrows need to be refletched but my equipment is fine. I have already planned to get a new set of arrows before outdoor begins again next year.
Now the fun really begins as my weight training is beyond the intro stage. I will not aim to build muscles as when I did triathlon, but will search for endurance and proper technique on every lift. I expect some bumps but as I am in for the long haul, I will monitor progress and make sure my TLC is kept strong too.
Happy training and good luck to all the archers for the indoor season.
Kelea Quinn 