Garmin team camp day 2…
Once again we started with some morning breki which was promptly followed up by a medical meeting where we got to know all our medical staff as well as our new anti-doping program, which actually kicked into prompt effect with random testing that start tonight. After some meetings and blood samples to be tested for inflammatory markers, which will be used for setting up anti-inflammatory diets and supplements, we got suited up for a team ride. It started out not so good for me after when after adding shims to my cleats I couldn’t seem to get clipped in and I promptly got dropped as the mechanic was trying to get me clipped in to the cleats with all his force, haha. Made it back on after a combo of motor pacing and holding onto the car and this happened a couple more time when I would just subconsciously clip out at stop lights. Anyhow that should all be sorted out for tomorrow. From there we rushed to a fitting at the Pearl Izumi factory to get measured and sized up for the new gear, it was really cool seeing the factory and the quite small amount of staff that run this huge coperation. Got back in time to make it to the gym quickly before a great dinner at the Chop House just across the street from the hotel which brought another jam packed but fun day to an end.
you & your body have to re-learn how to clip in… your foot was used to twisting to meet the pedal… now it does not have to do that.. you’ll feel better about it after a few rides.
Kinda crazy how our bodies adapt.