cool waters

Wednesdays = Takayanagi = Isonobe.

A quick climb before work. A dodgy pedal (bearings gone) and a worn chain on the Vitus aren't enough to put me off. Already 30 degrees in the morning.

Nice and steady. 150 to 160 HR. Shirt wide open. Dripping in sweat. Try to cool down on the descent.

An hour and half on the bike in this weather and you are really cooking. Like a furnace. The best way to cool down is to stick your head under a cold tap. Cold water on the back of the neck brings the body temperature down quickly. A wet towel rub down. An iced drink. Ready for work.

In the afternoon I'm working further up the hill in Kadoide. Only a 6 km ride but it's 36 degrees now! An ice cream on the go from Hashimotoya. I'm cooking again. This time I head for the pool. It's warm though. 34 degree water temperature. Like a “nurui” onsen! A cold shower feels good though.

On the way home I make the turn for Isonobe again on impulse. What am I doing? Save it for another day.

Head straight home. Cycling gear into the washing machine. Grab some swimming shorts. Head to the beach with Luke.

The sea. The best way to cool down. A great way to end the day.

Wednesday's training: Isonobe x 1 (75 km, 600 m climbing)