build week 2

Like last week this week was about intervals.

Pursuit intervals in preparation for Fuji 200. Under the guidance of my coach I'm targeting 6, 7, 8 minute intervals. Simulating the effort to bridge to another group or chase back on should I need to pit.

These are easily done. Straightforward 8 hard / 5 easy on Tuesday and Thursday. Stop after a 10 % drop off in power.

It's important to keep things fun too. I did two fun sessions with Yamada san. Tweaking the intervals for pair riding.

On Friday we did a 2 up TT. Two laps of the Shindou TT circuit. Holding 39 to 40 kmph. 40 second pulls. About 8 mins of work each. x 4 sets.

strava data

On Sunday we rode in the heavy rain. 7 minute pulls, 7 minutes holding the wheel. 8 pulls each in total. The power drops off nicely.

strava data

Monday: recovery
Tuesday: intervals
Wednesday: recovery
Thursday: intervals
Friday: intervals
Saturday: rest day
Sunday: intervals

Total 595 km

I'm lucky to have friends to push me and motivate me...