Solo ride from home. I headed over to Pomerado Rd the normal way, then up to the top. For the first time ever, or at least in a long time, I was able to keep my pace about 10 mph on the last climb, although it was pretty much an all-out effort near the end. That felt like a good accomplishment. Headed down to, and a little beyond, Scripps Ranch Blvd, having to backtrack after I passed it. This road connects over to Mira Mesa Blvd, which I took down to Camino Ruiz, then over to Calle Cristobal/Sorrento Valley Blvd. I was still a little gassed from the earlier effort, so I didn't have a lot for this section. At the base of the downhill and before the turn onto Vista Sorrento Pkwy, I stopped for a break and had an energy bar. Felt better after this rest. Then over to El Camino Real via Carmel Mountain Rd. I took it fairly easy up this gradual uphill section, then downhill and over to San Dieguito Rd. Here I felt as if the wind was working against me. Over to El Apajo and up to Via de la Valle for the short climb to Del Dios Hwy. I was saving energy at this point. I started the bigger climb at slow speed and basically maintained it above 10 mph, with the exception of a short stretch in front of the dam where I slowed down for about 30 sec. Then it was back on pace and a decent ride up to Via Rancho Pkwy, with no real exertion that I usually experience on this last little section up to the traffic light. Steady up to the high point of the ride, then fast down to the freeway and across. Home the normal route. Cardio is in good shape, but I think my legs were a little worn out from the previous two days of exertion.
Avg speed = 17.8 mph. Total mileage = 48.9 mi
Avg heartrate = 141 bpm
Total elevation gain = 3310'
