Pushed my heart rate to 181... my training diary entry from February 17 2026

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_{(On our way back down to the valley, we had to cross countless ski slopes. Skiers and snowboarders were slalom-riding around us, which was sometimes a little scary.)}

Hi Actifitters,

while yesterday's report mentioned a heart rate of 174, I can already top that today. After extensive stretching and a 20-minute warm-up on the bike, I rode the second live race of my Zwift career. In total, just over 150 drivers took part and I simply wanted to test myself, to give it my all in order to achieve the best possible placement.

It quickly became clear to me that I couldn't even begin to compete at the very front. After the first few kilometers, however, it became apparent that a top 50 finish was probably possible.

So that became my goal from then on. From time to time, I managed to fight my way up into the top 30. However, there were numerous riders who had paced themselves well and left me behind as we approached the finish. Suddenly, I found myself in 54th place with only one kilometer to go. So I gave it my all once more and actually managed to cross the finish line in 50th place with a heart rate of 181.

Here are the most interesting numbers of the race:

Duration - 0:30:26
Distance - 17.57 km
Elevetaion gain - 140 m
Average speed - 34.6 km/h
Maximum speed - 56.8 km/h
Average power output - 233 watts
Maximum power output - 430 watts
Average heart rate - 155 bpm
Maximum heart rate - 181 bpm
Average cadence - 92
Maximum cadence - 118

What's possible in terms of training today remains to be seen. I have an appointment with the orthopedist this morning to have my shoulder examined. Ultimately, I want to be able to do muscle training pain-free again someday. I have another appointment this afternoon. So, it's possible that I won't get much exercise today. We'll see.

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