Cycling and ChiRunning

Haven't been doing enough cycling but trying to get back to it. Last Sunday (May 16) I forgot my shoes for the NBW bike ride and rode with my sneakers. My mind is now in the habit of focusing on my feet and body from our work in ChiRunning and I noticed that at least with my sneakers, the most powerful place for my feet to be was NOT where the cleats on my cycling shoes are positioned. Wasn't sure if it was just the sneakers. Yesterday I rode with some of the Tri-NE'ers (with my cycling shoes) and noticed again that my feet were not positioned where I thought they should be and that I was essentially pedaling with my toes. I got dropped quickly on the hills and never regained ground. When I got home I moved the cleats back all the way (1/4 inch total each side) and today Joe at Prov Bicycle tweaked one to one side (he said yes they should be back) and I feel much more powerful. I had been riding with them in the wrong place since beg of last summer at least! I also notice I am now in the habit of "checking in" for relaxation even on the bike (apparently I am not naturally relaxed... ) Anyway, just wanted to share that the benefit of chirunning and Michael's coaching is spilling over into other areas of my life and training! I wish I could blame my cleats for my slowness (not a chance) but I doubt I would have noticed it without the ChiRunning training. As I said, I have been riding with them in that position for quite awhile...Thanks Michael!