The Secret Breathing Technique That Saved Simon Clarke's Career
The Secret Breathing Technique That Saved Simon Clarke's Career
Mar 30, 2020
For years, WorldTour pro Simon Clarke suffered from an asthma-like condition. His airway would constrict during the hardest moments in a race, limiting his ability to perform at the highest level. Near the end of the 2018 season, Clarke was diagnosed with exercised induced laryngeal obstruction (or, ILO), and taught a breathing technique to manage the condition.
The effects of the treatment were immediate. Clarke won a stage of the 2018 Vuelta a España and experienced a career-best year in 2019. In this exclusive interview, Clarke shares the story of the secret breathing technique that saved his career for the first time.
