I rode well in 2009. I achieved my goals of finishing the ETape and getting on the podium at bike camp. However I have been unhappy with my progress. I discovered that my core is not as strong as it could be, I am extremely tight and I have been having recurring muscle injuries. I have been discussing those issues with my coach Joe W and he said he has been seeing a trainer, HJ, that we both know, and she has been helping him with his core and muscle issues. I have known HJ for a long time and hold her in high esteem so I decided to take the plunge.
HJ said her goal was to work on my foundation. She spent the first 90mn session teaching me how to breath. HJ said breath from the core , expand the chest. I want more, no more side, now more core. I hyperventilated several times. Eventually I got it, sort of. Now I have to practice breathing every day. I also need to learn how to engage lower stomach muscles while remaining loose and not hyperventilating. It's surprisingly hard.
My quest is continuing. I now breath every day with as much concentration as I can muster. So if you need me just breath, I'll be there soon.
