and arguably an unnatural request on the body. Have patience in developing this skill and try to increase the amount of time you spend in the aero position gradually and deliberately. Preparing for any distance race you will embark on should include a plan for preparing your body to be in the aero position.   Specificity of training is paramount in any endeavor and should be respected with regard to aero position.

Tim Monaco is a Certified Eliteform coach for CTS. For more info on Tim, C TS, and their coaching product offers, visit their web site.

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