UPDATE 3-20-13: Seems there was a little faux pas on my results because Dr. Nyland contacted me today and said I am classified as an AR Standing Para archer to compete in the Open Division (compound). :D
ORIGINAL POST 3-19-13: I'm not disabled enough to make the cut as a classified para archer. What exactly does this mean? The process of getting classified for archery means having an exam with Dr. John Nyland in Louisville, KY who is the only classifying doctor in the US. He explained that in an archery exam, the minimum points an archer must reach for 2013 is 15 points which translates to a loss of strength or range of movement. The main focus for the archery exam is the arms and legs with little focus paid to the core/trunk area. I had to do many different exercises that were quite painful. I asked Dr. Nyland if his room was a torture chamber. So while I have zero strength/mobility in my core, my arm and leg strength was good which resulted in me not hitting the 15 point requirement. Had I been classifying for a different sport that has a primary focus on core strength/mobility, I would have been in like Flynn, but that's ok.
Dr. Nyland said that even if I hit the 15 points this year, that there is no way I could get re-classified next year when the point system changes to a minimum of 24 points. The change is a result of the Russian Men's Standing Paralympic team who apparently fudged their disabilities at the 2012 London Games and shot great... too great. This raised red flags with World Archery who will implement the new point system in 2014. Dr. Nyland said that it is getting to the point that if an archer isn't missing a limb, they won't get classified.
How does that impact my long term goals? Well, I am disappointed I won't be able to make it to the Paralympics, but that just means I need to focus on another target. ;) While I still have my disability, Dr. Nyland needs the committee to advise exactly what type of archer am I:
Able-bodied Archer
Disabled Archer
Para Archer without Classification
As an able-bodied archer, I'm unable to pull my arrows nor am I able to bend/lean to look around arrows when scoring. I'll get this all figured out.
The reason we were in Louisville was for the NFAA Indoor Nationals where Lizzie shot. This was a BIG event with over 1,400 youth shooters and I don't know how many adult and pro shooters. It was a fun weekend; it even snowed! I'm looking forward to shooting with her at Louisville next year.
Showing posts with label para archery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label para archery. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Monday, March 11, 2013
Making Progress
I was able to get my bow fixed which was a big relief! My draw weight is currently set at 26# on a 30#-40# bow until I get stronger which means there is some slack on the string being set so light. I was at the end of my drawing practice when my bow arm fatigued. As I was letting down my draw, my bow arm started to shake which tilted the bow and resulted in the string popping off. I'll order arrows this week and plan to have a shooting lesson with GRIV in a couple of weeks.
My weight training has been good and I've increased my weights from #10 to #15 and introduced a pec exercise on the machine.
Current training:
Lat Pull Down: x3 sets, 10 reps, #15
Seated Rows: x3 sets, 10 reps, #15
Pecs: x1 set, 10 reps, #5
Lunges: x10 on each leg
Therabands: prescribed exercises
Drawing bow until arrows arrive and I can actually shoot
Shot a vid today so I can see what my pull downs look like:
Despite trying to pinch my shoulder blades together, it doesn't look like I accomplished that movement yet. At least I know what my starting point looks like. It will be interesting to see how things change/improve a few months from now.
I'm getting excited about my classification appointment next week. Lizzie will be shooting at the NFAA tourney this weekend. I've heard this is a fun shoot and usually has a big turnout of about 1,200 archers.
We are looking forward to shooting with Kennesaw Archery Club when they move back to the outdoor range in a few weeks.
My weight training has been good and I've increased my weights from #10 to #15 and introduced a pec exercise on the machine.
Current training:
Lat Pull Down: x3 sets, 10 reps, #15
Seated Rows: x3 sets, 10 reps, #15
Pecs: x1 set, 10 reps, #5
Lunges: x10 on each leg
Therabands: prescribed exercises
Drawing bow until arrows arrive and I can actually shoot
Shot a vid today so I can see what my pull downs look like:
Despite trying to pinch my shoulder blades together, it doesn't look like I accomplished that movement yet. At least I know what my starting point looks like. It will be interesting to see how things change/improve a few months from now.
I'm getting excited about my classification appointment next week. Lizzie will be shooting at the NFAA tourney this weekend. I've heard this is a fun shoot and usually has a big turnout of about 1,200 archers.
We are looking forward to shooting with Kennesaw Archery Club when they move back to the outdoor range in a few weeks.
Friday, March 8, 2013
Good Grief!!!
Yesterday was a very exciting day because I finally got my bow set up with the d-loop, peep sight, arrow rest and sight with scope. I'm feeling really good that the draw weight was set to 26#. It felt great drawing the bow and I was happy I had built up the strength to pull it. How horrible would it have been if I wasn't able to draw? Shortly before leaving the shop, the tech guy said, "Because your draw weight is set so light, there is a very small chance the string can pop off." I asked, "How much of a chance exactly?" "Probably never," he said.
This morning I'm practicing drawing my bow (I need to order arrows so I won't be shooting for a couple more weeks) with my Flip vid because I want to see what it looks like.
After a few draws, I notice the peep sight is rotating and I can no longer see through it. How odd; I'll be sure to show this to GRIV when I have a lesson with him. Right after I shot this vid, I drew one more time and POW! The string jumped off the cams. :( I'm SOOO bummed. Sigh. Back to Snellville I go. At least my scapula moved.
This morning I'm practicing drawing my bow (I need to order arrows so I won't be shooting for a couple more weeks) with my Flip vid because I want to see what it looks like.
After a few draws, I notice the peep sight is rotating and I can no longer see through it. How odd; I'll be sure to show this to GRIV when I have a lesson with him. Right after I shot this vid, I drew one more time and POW! The string jumped off the cams. :( I'm SOOO bummed. Sigh. Back to Snellville I go. At least my scapula moved.
Monday, February 25, 2013
It Finally Happened!
I finally made it through Atlanta TSA airport security without a pat down! Woo hoo! When Lizzie and I arrived at the security area, there were two long lines. I approached one of the TSA agents and showed him my hidden disability card. Believe me, carrying three pounds of hardware in my spine definitely sets off alarms. To minimize the drama, I asked to use the scanner machine which doesn't set off alarms like the step through metal detector. In the past, this resulted in an agent giving me a pat down of my back area only, despite me warning them about my situation. So the agent read my card and directed me to follow her. She opened up a new lane just for me. I showed the agents at the machine my card again, stepped into the machine, and voilà! The agent told me I was good and to have a nice trip. Wowza, wasn't expecting that. My experiences with ATL TSA have been improving the past few flights.
Coming home from St. Louis, the agents there are really great and always get me to the right scanner as quickly as possible. Being a small airport helps too. I still had to have a back pat down in STL, but the agent asked me how long my fusion was. With my hand, I motioned from the base of my neck down to my hiney. He said, "Oh wow! I only have two fused at C4 and C5 (the neck)."
Lizzie and I flew in Tuesday evening, checked into the hotel connected to the hospital, and walked across the street to my favorite Mexican restaurant. I found myself getting very excited being in STL as this was the place God literally worked a miracle through Dr. Lenke's hands on November 28, 2011. It's an odd feeling being excited going to a hospital for a check up, much less the surgery itself. I remember being very excited the day of the surgery.
Anyhoo, I planned our return flight home at 10:30a which would have given me a three hour window for my appointment with Dr. Lenke including a 45 minute taxi ride to the airport. A couple of hiccups occurred. First, Delta rescheduled my flight to 9:59a a few weeks before my trip. Then I found out I actually wasn't the first patient of the morning, there were actually 5 patients ahead of me! Lenke's nurse suggested if I arrive at the xray department before 6:30a and be first in line, there was a chance I could sneak in ahead of the other patients. That worked like a charm! My appointment was 7:15a and 14 minutes later, my consultation with Dr. Lenke was done.
Funny little thing happened in the xray dressing room. I walked into the room after my xrays were done to change into my clothes and I saw an older woman standing in her hospital gown with a sad look on her face. She said, "Can you help me? Oh, wait, you probably can't bend over either." I laughed and said, "You're right, I'm not able to bend over, but how can I help you?" She looked down at the floor and that's when I saw the lock laying on the floor. There are lockers in the dressing room where patients lock up their clothes while taking xrays and the woman dropped her lock. I asked, "Are you a patient of Dr. Lenke's?" which she confirmed. I carefully got down on my knees and lowered my torso downward while keeping my back straight. Fortunately, my arms are long and I was able to grab the lock. Good thing there was a door next to me so I could hold onto it on my way up. She thanked me profusely and I said, "My pleasure." That was my good deed for the day. :)
Dr. Lenke showed me where fusion appeared on my xrays and what the new bone looks like. PRAISE GOD!
These still freak me out:
I only had a few questions which is why my time with Dr. Lenke was so short. Obviously, the first question was about the fusion. Next, I wanted to know why I frequently feel as if there are bugs running up and down my spine. Sometimes, it is so bad that I have Jeremy or Lizzie look down my shirt. Of course, nothing is there; they must think I'm crazy. Dr. Lenke explained that my nerves are trying to regenerate. He said that if I don't regain feeling within the next few months, that most likely those areas will remain numb. As of today, my numb areas are across my entire thoracic area, my lower back, most of the front of my left thigh and an area on my right thigh. Since the surgery, I have an extreme sensitivity to cold temperatures. This winter I frequently wear two pairs of socks, 2 shirts and a sweater and that is while I'm inside the house! When I venture outside, I usually wear two jackets on top of everything else. Dr. Lenke said this is common in his thin patients because of muscle atrophy. I do everything I can to prevent shivering because shivering really torques my spine. Dr. Lenke explained that because there is no more insulation from muscle, the hardware is close to the surface of the skin and is definitely impacted by external temperature. If you wonder why I'm always bundled up and drinking hot water all day long, it's my desperate attempt to stay warm.
He said everything looks great was happy to hear I've been so active and doing archery. He asked, "Does it feel good to get back into archery?" I responded, "I never did archery before my surgery." "Really?," replied Dr. Lenke. I told him that as a result of the surgery I'm now able to live my life and try new things which includes archery. Dr. Lenke had a big smile on his face. God is good!
Dr. Lenke was very happy that my coach, Jim White, has experience with Para archers. Jim helped coach Lee Ford-Faherty to compete at the 2012 Paralympics. Lee has been very helpful and I'm glad she lives in Georgia. I've got the right team in place to safely train and support me.
I was able to score a great bow case that has wheels (I'm not able to carry a heavy case) and it will arrive in a couple of days. Next two items at the top of my list are arrows and a quiver. I have an appointment with a doctor in Kentucky who does classifications for Para archers. There is only one doctor in the US who does classifications so while we'll be in town for one of Lizzie's tourneys, I'll take care of the classification appointment.
I'm hoping one of GRIV's guys can set up my bow next week. Their shop has been hosting a lot of tourneys recently and they are pretty busy. Every Friday night, GRIV hosts a Wounded Warriors shoot. Prett cool, huh? Check out the Archery Learning Center in Snellville, GA.
Coming home from St. Louis, the agents there are really great and always get me to the right scanner as quickly as possible. Being a small airport helps too. I still had to have a back pat down in STL, but the agent asked me how long my fusion was. With my hand, I motioned from the base of my neck down to my hiney. He said, "Oh wow! I only have two fused at C4 and C5 (the neck)."
Lizzie and I flew in Tuesday evening, checked into the hotel connected to the hospital, and walked across the street to my favorite Mexican restaurant. I found myself getting very excited being in STL as this was the place God literally worked a miracle through Dr. Lenke's hands on November 28, 2011. It's an odd feeling being excited going to a hospital for a check up, much less the surgery itself. I remember being very excited the day of the surgery.
Anyhoo, I planned our return flight home at 10:30a which would have given me a three hour window for my appointment with Dr. Lenke including a 45 minute taxi ride to the airport. A couple of hiccups occurred. First, Delta rescheduled my flight to 9:59a a few weeks before my trip. Then I found out I actually wasn't the first patient of the morning, there were actually 5 patients ahead of me! Lenke's nurse suggested if I arrive at the xray department before 6:30a and be first in line, there was a chance I could sneak in ahead of the other patients. That worked like a charm! My appointment was 7:15a and 14 minutes later, my consultation with Dr. Lenke was done.
Funny little thing happened in the xray dressing room. I walked into the room after my xrays were done to change into my clothes and I saw an older woman standing in her hospital gown with a sad look on her face. She said, "Can you help me? Oh, wait, you probably can't bend over either." I laughed and said, "You're right, I'm not able to bend over, but how can I help you?" She looked down at the floor and that's when I saw the lock laying on the floor. There are lockers in the dressing room where patients lock up their clothes while taking xrays and the woman dropped her lock. I asked, "Are you a patient of Dr. Lenke's?" which she confirmed. I carefully got down on my knees and lowered my torso downward while keeping my back straight. Fortunately, my arms are long and I was able to grab the lock. Good thing there was a door next to me so I could hold onto it on my way up. She thanked me profusely and I said, "My pleasure." That was my good deed for the day. :)
Dr. Lenke showed me where fusion appeared on my xrays and what the new bone looks like. PRAISE GOD!
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| 6 month post op xray, no fusion |
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| 15 month post op xray, fusion! |
I only had a few questions which is why my time with Dr. Lenke was so short. Obviously, the first question was about the fusion. Next, I wanted to know why I frequently feel as if there are bugs running up and down my spine. Sometimes, it is so bad that I have Jeremy or Lizzie look down my shirt. Of course, nothing is there; they must think I'm crazy. Dr. Lenke explained that my nerves are trying to regenerate. He said that if I don't regain feeling within the next few months, that most likely those areas will remain numb. As of today, my numb areas are across my entire thoracic area, my lower back, most of the front of my left thigh and an area on my right thigh. Since the surgery, I have an extreme sensitivity to cold temperatures. This winter I frequently wear two pairs of socks, 2 shirts and a sweater and that is while I'm inside the house! When I venture outside, I usually wear two jackets on top of everything else. Dr. Lenke said this is common in his thin patients because of muscle atrophy. I do everything I can to prevent shivering because shivering really torques my spine. Dr. Lenke explained that because there is no more insulation from muscle, the hardware is close to the surface of the skin and is definitely impacted by external temperature. If you wonder why I'm always bundled up and drinking hot water all day long, it's my desperate attempt to stay warm.
He said everything looks great was happy to hear I've been so active and doing archery. He asked, "Does it feel good to get back into archery?" I responded, "I never did archery before my surgery." "Really?," replied Dr. Lenke. I told him that as a result of the surgery I'm now able to live my life and try new things which includes archery. Dr. Lenke had a big smile on his face. God is good!
Dr. Lenke was very happy that my coach, Jim White, has experience with Para archers. Jim helped coach Lee Ford-Faherty to compete at the 2012 Paralympics. Lee has been very helpful and I'm glad she lives in Georgia. I've got the right team in place to safely train and support me.
I was able to score a great bow case that has wheels (I'm not able to carry a heavy case) and it will arrive in a couple of days. Next two items at the top of my list are arrows and a quiver. I have an appointment with a doctor in Kentucky who does classifications for Para archers. There is only one doctor in the US who does classifications so while we'll be in town for one of Lizzie's tourneys, I'll take care of the classification appointment.
I'm hoping one of GRIV's guys can set up my bow next week. Their shop has been hosting a lot of tourneys recently and they are pretty busy. Every Friday night, GRIV hosts a Wounded Warriors shoot. Prett cool, huh? Check out the Archery Learning Center in Snellville, GA.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
The Next Chapter
I want to thank everyone who has visited my blog and pray that it continues to be entertaining and/or beneficial in some way. Moving forward, the content of my blog is leaving the recovery phase and entering the next chapter: archery training. Remember when I shared my race walk events and how I was considering walking or handcycling the NYC marathon? Over the past few months, I learned that the amount of training required for such a goal would mean many long hours of training by myself and quite frankly, is not feasible with my family's schedule.
Why in the world would I want to start training for archery competitions as a para archer? Because it fits perfectly into my family's schedule, I don't train alone and, quite simply, because I can.
A chain of events occurred at one of my daughter's archery tournaments during the summer of 2012. I've had zero experience with archery but can tell you the difference between a recurve and compound bow. During this particular tourney, I had to ask the event director a question so I walked toward him and saw a gorgeous cobalt blue compound bow that looked right out of a futuristic movie. I said to myself, "Wow! What a great looking bow!" After chatting with the director, I walked by the bow again and heard the archer say, "... yeah, I don't have the strength that I used to, so I picked up this bow... it's the lightest they make..."
At this same event was Lee Ford who had just returned from competing at the 2012 London Paralympics. I recognized Lee from an archery club my daughter shot with a couple of years ago. I was very happy for Lee and her accomplishment and got curious; what is her disability?
Several days later, I started Googling this mysterious bow and discovered a para archer in England who recently acquired the exact bow I saw at the tourney: Hoyt Carbon Matrix G3. Google came to the rescue again when I found Lee's bio and learned about her journey into the archery world and her disabilities.
My wheels are really turning at this point and I start thinking about the possibility of me learning how to shoot and someday compete. Remember in an earlier post I said I could never win a 5k race as a walker, but that I will always finish. Well, with archery, I do have the possibility winning a tourney. That revelation was so exciting!
At this point, I found out who Lee's coach is and I reached out to Jim White to see if he would consider me as a student. After explaining my disability and sharing xrays, Jim said we should meet so he could evaluate me and see if I was capable of drawing a bow as a staring point. During our meeting I told Jim that I had been living my life over the past few years in the, 'I can't do (fill in the activity) because of my back,' mindset. Guess what? I'm now living in the, 'I can,' mindset which is what urged me to meet Jim.
Jim asked me if I'd like to compete which I do. He explained that the best way for me to compete is by using a compound bow because I won't have to hold the full draw weight compared to a recurve bow. What this means is, if I'm drawing the string of a 25# recurve bow, I must hold the full 25# draw weight until I release the string. A compound bow, through the use of cams/pulleys, has a 'let off' point when an archer draws so that the same 25# draw weight let's off after the string is drawn close to the face and the weight lightens up between 65%-80% depending on the bow. This allows the archer holds less draw weight until the string is released. What this means for me is that I will have less stress on my back shooting a compound.
Jim went on to explain that as a para archer I can not only compete, but I can go as far as the Paralympics if I want to using a compound with a maximum shooting distance of 70m. At this point, I was super excited but nervously waited for his decision as to whether or not he would take me on as a student. He went on to say that he typically works with elite athletes or those whose goals are to become elite...
Wait for it... here it comes... I'm holding my breathe at this point!
He said he would be happy to be my coach and train me when I'm ready for competitions. Yippee!!!!! Jim connected me with Lee Ford and said she will be a great resource for me. Jim said for me to learn the basics with Lizzie's coach first and then if I decide I enjoy the sport, let him know and then we'll talk about me buying gear.
So my curiosity increased and I reached out to Lee with a lot of questions. Lee has been incredibly helpful and I was surprised to learn she started shooting 4 years before competing in the Paralympics. What an inspiration! Believe it or not, she has a spine issue too.
I've been training with Lizzie's coach on a 15# recurve (the club doesn't have any compound) and have found club equipment (gear archers borrow during class) is not as reliable as your own gear because many people use the same equipment. I decided to take my stretch bands with me to Paris so I could continue my workouts and I stuck to my routine. Several weeks before our holiday, I started using Lizzie's 25# recurve to start training my back on what it feels like to pull 25#. I was only able to pull once but am now up to x3 per session. The first time I shot in class after our trip, the 15# recurve felt very easy to draw.
Early in January, I decided it was time to invest in a bow. After consulting with Jim and the fellas at Archery Learning Center, I ordered a custom Matrix G3 30#-40# draw weight. Jim suggested I buy an adjustable bow 30#-40# because I'll need that weight to shoot the long distances. The tech guy at Archery Learning Center said he can torque this bow back to 25# which is perfect because that is what I've been practicing on with Lizzie's bow.
My bow should arrive toward the end of February and I am super jazzed! The challenge I have with my disability is that I will never be able to bend over or twist and the majority of my back is numb. Drawing a bow does not involve using one's bicep; it is all in the pull of the scapula muscles. Well, that's fine, however, I'm having to learn how to pull with my scapula since I cannot feel anything back there. Lizzie took a video of me so I can see what's happening back there. I was quite tickled to see my scapula move and look forward to strengthening and building muscle.
My training is bow hold with Lizzie's bow x3 days a week and alternate with stretch band and weight exercises, in addition to shooting x1 or x2 a week.
It's been an abundant 2012 and am eager to see how 2013 unfolds! :)
Why in the world would I want to start training for archery competitions as a para archer? Because it fits perfectly into my family's schedule, I don't train alone and, quite simply, because I can.
A chain of events occurred at one of my daughter's archery tournaments during the summer of 2012. I've had zero experience with archery but can tell you the difference between a recurve and compound bow. During this particular tourney, I had to ask the event director a question so I walked toward him and saw a gorgeous cobalt blue compound bow that looked right out of a futuristic movie. I said to myself, "Wow! What a great looking bow!" After chatting with the director, I walked by the bow again and heard the archer say, "... yeah, I don't have the strength that I used to, so I picked up this bow... it's the lightest they make..."
At this same event was Lee Ford who had just returned from competing at the 2012 London Paralympics. I recognized Lee from an archery club my daughter shot with a couple of years ago. I was very happy for Lee and her accomplishment and got curious; what is her disability?
Several days later, I started Googling this mysterious bow and discovered a para archer in England who recently acquired the exact bow I saw at the tourney: Hoyt Carbon Matrix G3. Google came to the rescue again when I found Lee's bio and learned about her journey into the archery world and her disabilities.
My wheels are really turning at this point and I start thinking about the possibility of me learning how to shoot and someday compete. Remember in an earlier post I said I could never win a 5k race as a walker, but that I will always finish. Well, with archery, I do have the possibility winning a tourney. That revelation was so exciting!
At this point, I found out who Lee's coach is and I reached out to Jim White to see if he would consider me as a student. After explaining my disability and sharing xrays, Jim said we should meet so he could evaluate me and see if I was capable of drawing a bow as a staring point. During our meeting I told Jim that I had been living my life over the past few years in the, 'I can't do (fill in the activity) because of my back,' mindset. Guess what? I'm now living in the, 'I can,' mindset which is what urged me to meet Jim.
Jim asked me if I'd like to compete which I do. He explained that the best way for me to compete is by using a compound bow because I won't have to hold the full draw weight compared to a recurve bow. What this means is, if I'm drawing the string of a 25# recurve bow, I must hold the full 25# draw weight until I release the string. A compound bow, through the use of cams/pulleys, has a 'let off' point when an archer draws so that the same 25# draw weight let's off after the string is drawn close to the face and the weight lightens up between 65%-80% depending on the bow. This allows the archer holds less draw weight until the string is released. What this means for me is that I will have less stress on my back shooting a compound.
Jim went on to explain that as a para archer I can not only compete, but I can go as far as the Paralympics if I want to using a compound with a maximum shooting distance of 70m. At this point, I was super excited but nervously waited for his decision as to whether or not he would take me on as a student. He went on to say that he typically works with elite athletes or those whose goals are to become elite...
Wait for it... here it comes... I'm holding my breathe at this point!
He said he would be happy to be my coach and train me when I'm ready for competitions. Yippee!!!!! Jim connected me with Lee Ford and said she will be a great resource for me. Jim said for me to learn the basics with Lizzie's coach first and then if I decide I enjoy the sport, let him know and then we'll talk about me buying gear.
So my curiosity increased and I reached out to Lee with a lot of questions. Lee has been incredibly helpful and I was surprised to learn she started shooting 4 years before competing in the Paralympics. What an inspiration! Believe it or not, she has a spine issue too.
I've been training with Lizzie's coach on a 15# recurve (the club doesn't have any compound) and have found club equipment (gear archers borrow during class) is not as reliable as your own gear because many people use the same equipment. I decided to take my stretch bands with me to Paris so I could continue my workouts and I stuck to my routine. Several weeks before our holiday, I started using Lizzie's 25# recurve to start training my back on what it feels like to pull 25#. I was only able to pull once but am now up to x3 per session. The first time I shot in class after our trip, the 15# recurve felt very easy to draw.
Early in January, I decided it was time to invest in a bow. After consulting with Jim and the fellas at Archery Learning Center, I ordered a custom Matrix G3 30#-40# draw weight. Jim suggested I buy an adjustable bow 30#-40# because I'll need that weight to shoot the long distances. The tech guy at Archery Learning Center said he can torque this bow back to 25# which is perfect because that is what I've been practicing on with Lizzie's bow.
My bow should arrive toward the end of February and I am super jazzed! The challenge I have with my disability is that I will never be able to bend over or twist and the majority of my back is numb. Drawing a bow does not involve using one's bicep; it is all in the pull of the scapula muscles. Well, that's fine, however, I'm having to learn how to pull with my scapula since I cannot feel anything back there. Lizzie took a video of me so I can see what's happening back there. I was quite tickled to see my scapula move and look forward to strengthening and building muscle.
My training is bow hold with Lizzie's bow x3 days a week and alternate with stretch band and weight exercises, in addition to shooting x1 or x2 a week.
It's been an abundant 2012 and am eager to see how 2013 unfolds! :)
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