kinnikutsu

After climbing Yoneyama on Sunday I've got aches all over. The classic "kinnikutsu" of aching muscles that you don't usually use. I actually feel better on the bike than on foot but still it was hard to find strength on today's ride. Couldn't get into the heavier gears on the climbs. Couldn't keep the cadence up.

The heart didn't respond well either. Two early asaren starts and two high intensity training sessions mean I was a bit shagged out today. My heart rate was maxing at 155 on Ishikawa Pass. Usually I can hold 170 plus quite comfortably.

I should've spun on the flats today. Or even taken a complete rest. But for some reason I find myself hitting the passes between Kashiwazaki and Oguni. It's always nice to take in the views on the way up and enjoy the breeze on the way down but flirting with overtraining is a fools game. I'll rest up tomorrow....

Monday's training: Kitasabaishi ~ Kita Jo ~ Ishikawa Pass ~ Tajima Pass ~ Ishikawa Pass ~ return

(70 km, 920 m climbing)