Today I had a private clinic with a great coach. She claims that I am not, technically speaking, a true beginner but more of a beginner-intermediate. We had several hours of parking lot/grass drills where she had me doing some pretty cool stuff that I didn't think I could do No hopping though, working on internalizing more basic skills before I go there.

It was >96 degrees, and the drills were pretty much in full sun - we started at noon. By the time we headed for the trail I was pretty much wiped out and only lasted about 20 minutes on the trail before I got nausea. It was a fun 20 minutes though Have been fighting the nausea thing these past few days on the bike - I think it is from the heat wave, it is just too hot.

I did stop/fall over more than I would have liked, but I've a better understanding on why. I've a problem taking those skills from the drills and actually applying them on the trail - but that will come with practice and more time on both drills and trails. I think it was good we spent so long on the drills though. when I was at the larger clinic last month there really were too many in my group to slow down and focus on those things I needed help with.

I swear she could read my mind, even behind me she could tell when I was looking down the trail or right in front of me