Forgive this extended video of my backside. However, I’m placing this up on the blog so my chiropractor can see the video before our meeting this Wednesday when he plans to put me on my bike. He is doing his best to help me past this knee pain and posture problems I’m having. This video provides some good real life data for him to consider.

It was a good ride. I can certainly see how these training rides are different from how I would typically go out for a morning ride. Jim was keeping me in my pedals the whole time. No coasting on those downhills! You’ve got to keep that wattage up whether you are climbing or descending.

The funny thing is that it actually makes descending even harder than climbing.  It is easy to hit 240 watts when you are climbing up a hill. It isn’t so easy to hit it when you are going down it! I found myself more out of breath coming to the bottom than arriving at the top.

Jim says these rides serve the purpose of preparing me for later rides when I am going to have to go harder for shorter periods. I’m training my legs to keep pressure on the pedals… on and on and on… It will become second nature when I’m pushing and feeling like I want to let up.

Good stuff.  With Jim and Dr. Mruz working with me, I really think my body is going to be ready for the next season. I’ve also got to keep focusing on the mental and teamwork side of the bike.

It will come.

 

Tags: David Mruz, Jim Cunningham, Posture, Video

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