Quote Originally Posted by sarahspins View Post
Word. I sometimes can't get enough air going up even little piddly hills! I know that is a BIG part of my problem.. my lungs give up before my legs really do.. so I have to slow down to breathe and spinning in a granny gear just kills me.. I think if I were able to get enough air and muscle up I'd be doing a big better. I am starting to wonder if a change in meds is in order I do have a doctor's appointment later this month so I'll ask about it... I haven't had many serious issues with asthma for a few years now since I eliminated the biggest sources of allergens in my house, but in the past few months I've had some trouble,

I did reply on the other thread you posted to.. I think I am too new to clipless to really be giving my pedal technique too much thought (I'm just trying to avoid any skinned knees or stupid falls at this point) but I can already tell that some different muscles are getting a workout.. certain hills/climbs seem to be a bit easier

Oh yea... the meds are huge. It's like a puzzle sometimes to figure out what's the right combo when, what, etc. I *love* my allergy/asthma doc. Hope you get some resolve with that. Sometimes it takes a few tries. Which can sux. Just don't give up. Of course you never want to stress your knee joints, etc... but my quads finally did beef up to help out. On falling over clipped in... everyone has been there (me too). And why does it always seem to happen when someone is watching--or when you are dressed nicer? Good Luck.