race pace

Asaren on Isonobe this morning. The HR is sluggish after 2 hard days climbing. The legs burn like usual.

• Isonobe x 1

Later Ishikawa Pass with Nishihiro san. He sets out before me on the first two climbs. My carrot up the road.

With someone to chase, the motivation is high. Up to speed quickly. Race pace. The heart rate settles at around 175 HR (80 cadence). Maybe this should be my new target HR for racing?

A third climb SFR. 50 × 21 gearing. Feeling strong...

• Ishikawa Pass x 3

Tuesday's training: Road (125 km, 1,400 m climbing)