build 3 week 2

It's really hot in Japan now. 35 degrees most days. The heat stays all day long and through the night.

There is just a small window between 4 am and 6 am when the temperature drops into the 20s. Any hard training has to be done at this time.

This week was build 3 week 2.

I do three hard sessions: Tues, Thurs and Saturday. 4 am start each time. 5 laps of next week's race course with Yamada san. Race pace. We push each other to the limit. 60 km of hard work.

All other riding is easy. Zones 1 and 2. Up the coast to Teradomari. Grab an ice cream. Ride the blue wind home. Every day. 80 km.

That gives me 710 km for the week. 1000 TSS.

Next week I'll step right back. Rest Rest Rest. Recover Recover Recover. Race on Saturday...

Total: 709 km, 1030 TSS.