As one who is unfamiliar with the intricacies of archery, I do have an unqualified question and suggestion. :c)
If a particular tensile level is causing you to get tired out a little too quickly then might it be an option to either retool your bow or to modify your full draw to exert less strain upon the self and thus reduce the level of fatigue felt?
This would be kind of like a weight lifter who is out of practice 'not' going for the full weight that s/he used to lift but rather to choose lighter weights to lift so as to ease back into the game. Less chance of injury.
Yes I know that your blog wasn't just about the archery - but I felt it was the area that I could most meaningfully comment. Good luck to your mum on her course.
(Incidentally - thank you for that cool up-vote a week ago. I doubled in Steem power from that figurative bolt of lightening! ^_^)
Hi there @pathforger, I'm really happy you commented on the archery part!
It is possible to reduce the length at which I draw, but it would give less force to the actual shot, meaning my aim has to be adjusted accordingly. It would also be a less than perfect stance.
It's also possible to go for a less heavy (in draw strenght) bow alltogether, but to be completely honest with you, mine isn't very heavy to begin with. I'm not able to adjust my current bow without additional parts.
I've practiced with this bow before and I know it's just a matter of time and enough practice to get my strength up that last bit.
The reason I'm choosing to go for less shots, drawn at full strenght is that I want to practice my aim and stance most of all. I want to get the right feel for it, so it'll be easier for me to estimate a correct aim over varying distances. I figure my strength will come with time and we can practice in our own backyard, so I don't necessarily have to practice for long at one time. I can just practice a short while every day :-)