hungry heart

Got a wife and kids in Kashiwazaki, Jack
I went out for a ride and I never went back
Like a river that don't know where it's flowing
I took a wrong turn and I just kept going...

Well not exactly...

Dropped the kids off at nursery school. Headed up the coast. All easy pace. No plan in mind. "Cycling" is what they call it.

A loop of Yahiko. Careful not to push too hard on the climbs.

Back in Takahama. 100 km on the clock. Time for lunch...

I haven't had lunch on a bike ride in years! I don't like to stop. Especially not in February...

When the weather is warmer these rides will be done early morning and home for a late breakfast. Today is a morning and afternoon double.

Back up the coast for another loop. Cold again after the stop. It'll take 20 km to warm up.

The heart rate is higher too with a belly full of pasta.

On the way back the long ride niggles start. The stiff neck and shoulders. These always come after the first few big rides. A sore knee too. Best keep an eye on that.

Back in Kashiwazaki. Pick the kids up. Wolf down an early dinner. A hot bath. Neck a redbull before heading out for my evening job...

Saturday and Sunday: rest days

Monday's training: Road (198 km, 250 TSS)