Isabelle Joschke gives tips on how to train for the solo multi-stage sailing race The Solitaire du Figaro.
Breathing and relaxation
Breathing is essential during a physical work-out. Breathing correctly is the golden rule, both while hoisting the spinnaker and during “interval training” workouts.
Here are some useful links on to properly breathe:
Laird Hamilton’s High Performance Breathing
Stretching also plays a key role in your preparation. Staying flexible protects you from pain and injuries. As well as this a muscle is more efficient when flexible.
And here go more links on how to stretch:
How to stretch out sore back muscles
How to stretch – Stretching Basics
Isabelle Joschke is a French-German skipper (Galettes Saint-Michel) at the Ocean racing team Absolute Dreamer. She has raced 5 Solitaire du Figaro and is sponsored by MaxSea.
Don’t miss the previous parts of this series:
Isabelle Joschke’s Preparation Diaries – Part 1
Isabelle Joschke’s Preparation Diaries – Part 2
Isabelle Joschke’s Preparation Diaries – Part 3
Isabelle Joschke’s Preparation Diaries – Part 4