Second day in a row of sst/slogging, with a finishing sprint (33" this time, although the 2nd half of it was seated and driving); same course, but only 57' today because I went faster than yesterday. It was tough, but I think it was worth it. Posted my best power numbers of the season (192ap -- yesterday was 172 and I thought I was pushing hard then), including those from races. I feel like my "push through the pain"/grind-it-out gear is coming around (some data evidence too, 188ap out, 196ap coming back/in). I still need to find my top end gear. It will come. I'm getting close to taking 3-7 days off the bike or tapering a bit.