11-26-2016 Ride

Solo ride initially over to Dave's house, taking the BVP route to Sunset Dr, then Felicita Ave to Redwood St and to his place.  It was 39 deg at my house when I left, but the only thing that was cold for me on this ride were my feet.  Everything else was pretty well bundled up.  We headed back to Felicita Ave via Brotherton Rd, and I kept my pace dialed back to not get too far ahead.  Same way as the previous Saturday over to Via Rancho Pkwy, then to Del Dios Hwy.  On the downhill, there were some fairly strong crosswinds we had to deal with.  We rode to El Camino del Norte and took it to Rancho Santa Fe Rd.  Turning left, I don't think I've ever been on that route in that direction before.  To La Bajada and the short steep little hill up toward Rancho Santa Fe.  Connected to Los Morros and La Granada to get to the village, where we turned left on Paseo Delicias and rode back up Del Dios Hwy.  The wind was much more working against us, and it was also fairly chilly.  I really struggled on the first climb back up and past the dam, but I did better on the second climb to the turn onto Via Rancho Pkwy.  On the way back, we tried a different route, this one involving a left turn onto Eucalyptus Ave, which has a short and steep climb before dropping down to Hamilton Ln.  Down this road back to Felicita Ave, then over to Alexander St via Citracado Pkwy.  I grabbed a green smoothie at Dave's house, then headed home the normal way.  Something funny was going on with my lower chainring shifting on the last two little climbs.  Felt fine at the end, tired but no real muscle soreness to speak of.

Avg speed = 16.0 mph. Total mileage = 42.9 mi
Avg heartrate = 131 bpm
Total elevation gain = 2860'
http://www.mapmyride.com/workout/1885027148

11-25-2016 Ride

Solo ride on the day after Thanksgiving.  I have Ann to thank for this ride, since I didn't get up early to go out and probably wouldn't have gone out if she hadn't decided to go to the gym (it turned out to be closed because of flooding, so she didn't work out after all).  Original intent to ride down by the park and then up Pomerado Rd to join the time trial route.  I stayed on this route until Ted Williams Pkwy, when I got onto the 56 bike trail and took it down to Black Mountain Rd.  Then I turned right and rode over to Carmel Valley Rd, then down to Dove Canyon Rd.  Over to RB Rd and back home via W Bernardo Dr.

Avg speed = 17.3 mph. Total mileage = 24.0 mi
Avg heartrate = 135 bpm
Total elevation gain = 1500'
http://www.mapmyride.com/workout/1883713037

11-24-2016 Ride

Solo ride on Thanksgiving morning, couldn't get any of the others to go with me.  Was in the low 50's when I started.  Out by the park and over the freeway to Via Rancho Pkwy, which presented a particularly slow climb this time, as it had been awhile since I'd ridden it.  Better afterward, heading down Del Dios Hwy and having the pleasure of riding >30 mph on the downhill and hearing my tires hum on the road due to the tailwind.  It was very warm up before the dam but cooled down quite a bit when I dropped down the climb.  Up to Via de la Valle, taking it all the way down to the coast and heading south.  Through Del Mar, where I got pulled over by a CHP officer for slowing, but not stopping at a stop sign.  I behaved myself for the rest of the ride.  Over Carmel Valley Rd to El Camino Real and the 56 bike trail, which has been patched up recently in a number of places.  I rode up to Carmel Valley Rd and took it up to Camino del Sur, turning left.  Another rider got on my wheel, was drafting for awhile, but couldn't hang on when the incline tilted up.  Back at moderate, not great, pace to RB Rd and home via W Bernardo Dr.  Overall, I felt okay about this workout, I put a fair amount into it, and it had more climbing than I've done in some time.

Avg speed = 16.9 mph. Total mileage = 42.0 mi
Avg heartrate = 138 bpm
Total elevation gain = 3000'
http://www.mapmyride.com/workout/1882409324

11-22-2016 Ride

Solo ride in the morning, taking work off before going in a little after noon while Laura was home.  I rode the time trial route, trying to break one hour.  No such good fortune.  I had a decent first half of the ride but was notably slow coming up Sabre Springs Pkwy and all other little climbing sections afterward.  Finished in 1:01:33, somewhat heartening in that I think I can improve enough to make riding it in under an hour feasible.

Total mileage = 17.8 mi
Avg heartrate = 133 bpm
Total elevation gain = 1050'
http://www.mapmyride.com/workout/1879043816

11-20-2016 Ride

Time trial ride, meeting up with Dave at Jim's house.  No further information, but MapMyRide stats showed I finished in about 1:04.

Total mileage = 17.9 mi
Avg heartrate = 13? bpm
Total elevation gain = 1060'

https://www.mapmyride.com/workout/1876259666

11-19-2016 Ride

Solo ride initially over to Dave's house, leaving late because it took longer for me to bundle up for the low temperature, about 42 at the start.  Straight shot route taking the freeway to Centre City Pkwy, in order to save time.  I met up with John and Dave at his house, and we headed over to Felicita Rd via Brotherton Rd.  Because of construction on Via Rancho Pkwy, we took an alternate route, turning right on Park Dr and taking it over to Bernardo Ave.  Up a little climb, then right onto Felicita Ln to get to Via Loma Vista and back onto Via Rancho Pkwy.  From there, it was a usual route over to Del Dios Hwy and down to Via de la Valle to get to Via de Santa Fe and El Apajo.  When we got to San Dieguito Rd, we split, with the other two heading back inland and me turning right to circle back around to Via de la Valle.  I rode over to Jimmy Durante Blvd and connected into the Coast Hwy, riding through Del Mar and then up the Torrey Pines climb.  This last section was just okay for me, kept my speed above 9 mph for the most part and felt fairly good at the top, could have been better.  I met up with Ann at the top, where she was parked in an industrial park, and we went on a hike with others from the Open Hearts group.

Avg speed = 16.6 mph. Total mileage = 32.1 mi
Avg heartrate = 132 bpm
Total elevation gain = 2050'
http://www.mapmyride.com/workout/1874962148

Total distance = 3.57 mi

Elapsed time = 1:45:59

https://www.mapmyride.com/workout/1875160175

11-18-2016 Run

Run in the morning before work, taking the route through the neighborhood.  I felt like I was able to maintain a steady, faster pace on the uphill sections, particularly on the stretch up Pomerado Rd, and I finished with my fastest time in about a year.  Felt good to have this accomplishment on my birthday.

Total mileage = 3.51 mi
Elapsed time = 26:52
Total elevation gain = 290'
http://www.mapmyride.com/workout/1873303370

11-14-2016 Run

Run over lunchtime at work, taking the counterclockwise loop down to Camino San Bernardo and back, feeling a little stronger for the first three miles at least.  It was pretty warm for the middle of November, and I felt the heat as well.  Finished on a little bit of a high note too, and I was able to crack the 30 minute barrier for this route.

Total distance = 3.79 mi
Elapsed time = 29:45
Total elevation gain = 160'
http://www.mapmyride.com/workout/1866708068

11-13-2016 Ride

Time trial ride with Dave and Jim.  It had been a while since I had ridden this route with Dave, and it was good to have him along, since he pushes the pace more than Jim.  I rode decently on the little stretch up to the hospital, and then Dave and I rode pretty quickly down to Poway Rd.  Another okay little stretch for me on Sabre Springs Pkwy as well.  I did have a flat, after hitting something in the road on Camino del Norte before the turn onto W Bernardo Dr.  I made the mistake of replacing the tube with one that had been previously patched, and it had a hole in it.  So that was frustrating.  Finished in 1:04:10.

Total mileage = 17.9 mi
Avg heartrate = 132 bpm
Total elevation gain = 1060'
http://www.mapmyride.com/workout/1864800488

11-12-2016 Ride

Solo ride initially, just as it was starting to get light.  I put my headlight on just to increase my visibility to cars.  Down by the park and over to Pomerado Rd, taking it up to Bernardo Heights Pkwy.  Again, no ability to maintain a high output for very long, and my average speed dropped on this little climb to below 10 mph.  Down to Bernardo Center Dr, taking it over to Camino del Norte.  On this section, I felt a little better.  To Camino San Bernardo and then to RB Rd, riding down to W Bernardo Dr and cruising back home to wait for Jim, Dave, and John to show up.  We all then rode over the freeway to BVP, taking it up to the 78 and jogging over to Citrus Ave.  On the longer slight uphill sections, I was feeling pretty strong and able to power through them in a decent fashion.  We took Citrus Ave over to El Norte Pkwy, and here I just started ad-libbing about the route, deciding to stay on this road until it turned into Borden Rd, climbing up behind Palomar College and turning left onto Las Posas Rd and taking it over to Mission Rd, taking a right and then a left onto Rancho Santa Fe Rd.  Just after riding over the 78, somebody turned right in front of me into a gas station, and that got me upset.  I rode the adrenaline rush off, then we turned onto San Marcos Blvd and over to Discovery St.  I slowed down a little bit here, enough so that on the little climb after we turned onto Craven Rd Dave was able to stay with me initially, until I outpaced him when it flattened out somewhat and he couldn't keep up.  Around this time, Jim's knees started bothering him, so he slowed down appreciably.  Twin Oaks Valley Rd to Barham Dr, taking it over to Mission Rd and into Escondido.  To Centre City Pkwy and back home the normal way from there. with Dave and Jim peeling off at Felicita Ave for Jim to cut his ride short.  John and I rode a pretty fast pace over the freeway, and I was still feeling strong enough to power up the little climb afterward.  I did run out of gas on the last little bit of the climb up Aguamiel Rd, but my legs felt fine, with not much soreness and no cramps.

Avg speed = 16.5 mph. Total mileage = 49.8 mi
Avg heartrate = 128 bpm
Total elevation gain = 2680'
http://www.mapmyride.com/workout/1863215858

11-11-2016 Ride

Solo ride in the morning before work, starting a little after 5:30, when it was still dark enough to need my headlight for the first 30 min or so.  Out through the neighborhood to RB Rd, then to Camino del Sur.  On this road, I saw another cyclist in the distance, so I rode to catch up and did, just past San Dieguito Rd.  He tried to stay with me after that but couldn't keep up on the shallow climb to Carmel Valley Rd.  I started out strong on this section but really slowed down near the end.  Good cardio but no endurance to keep my output wattage high for extended periods of time.  Right on Carmel Valley Rd, taking it over to the 56 bike trail and then heading back.  I crossed over the 56 at Rancho Santa Fe Farms Rd, never done this before, it connects shortly back into Carmel Valley Rd.  From there, I retraced my route.  My lower back was generally aching throughout the ride, and I didn't feel like my overall output was great.  However, my average speed was okay, better than I would have guessed.

Avg speed = 16.7 mph. Total mileage = 26.0 mi
Total elevation gain = 1970'
http://www.mapmyride.com/workout/1861367213

11-07-2016 Run

Run over lunch while at work.  I forgot to bring the armband holder for my phone, so I ran without being able to track my route or listen to music.  I did the clockwise version of the loop down to Camino San Bernardo and back, and I felt okay, not fantastic.

Total mileage = 3.8 mi
Elapsed time = 30 min
Total elevation gain = 160'
http://www.mapmyride.com/workout/1855682396/

11-06-2016 Ride

Ride up to Jim's house, where I met up with him and rode the time trial route.  No places where I really pushed the pace, just a steady ride to get the miles in.  Finished in 1:06:15.

Total mileage = 17.9 mi
Avg heartrate = 129 bpm
Total elevation gain = 1060'
http://www.mapmyride.com/workout/1852570208

11-05-2016 Ride

Woke up a little late, so I had to scramble to get dressed and drive over to my starting point.  I missed my exit on the freeway (twice), so I ended up having to start from the Park & Ride by Sabre Springs Pkwy and Ted Williams Pkwy.  Over to John's house from here the normal way, as it was just starting to lighten up.  I had my lights on but didn't really need my headlight.  Met up with John, Dave, and Jim, and we headed up to the top of Pomerado Rd the normal way, then down to Kearny Villa Rd.  Over to Clairemont Mesa Blvd, taking a left and riding over to Santo Rd.  We stayed on this road, and I got out ahead of the others and missed my turn.  So I ended up stopping and turning around after realizing that they weren't coming.  We got onto Aero Dr and rode to Kearny Villa Dr, turning left and riding over to Health Center Dr by the hospital.  Took Genesee Ave over to Linda Vista Rd, then headed back to Aero Dr to get to Kearny Villa Rd.  From there, we rode back by MCAS Miramar and retraced our route.  I had a couple of decent stretches near the end (by the marine base and up Pomerado Rd), beginning to build some stamina but with more work to do.  Back to the car by retracing my earlier route.

Avg speed = 16.6 mph. Total mileage = 41.8 mi
Avg heartrate = 132 bpm
Total elevation gain = 2070'
http://www.mapmyride.com/workout/1850986463/

11-04-2016 Run

Run in the morning, starting when it was dark but just starting to lighten up.  I took the normal neighborhood route and tried in particular during the uphill stretches to push myself.  Generally successful with the exception of the Pomerado Rd uphill section, where I was only able to plod along, although at a slightly faster pace than in the recent past.  Felt like I was able to recover fairly quickly after the higher exertion parts.  It was my best running time in quite a while.

Total distance = 3.52 mi
Elapsed time = 27:10
Total elevation gain = 280'
http://www.mapmyride.com/workout/1848917864

10-31-2016 Ride

Ride after work on Halloween, leaving a little bit early from work.  I forgot to start my route mapping until a mile into the ride.  Up Azucar Way to Duenda Rd and then onto the time trial route, taking it up to Poway Rd.  Turned left here and rode up to Midland Rd, then over to Twin Peaks Rd.  Up to Espola Rd and then the gradual climb up to the high school, benefiting from something of a tailwind on the sections heading east and north.  Then it was down to RB Rd, taking it to W Bernardo Dr and then home the normal way.  I had a fast ride, the fastest in quite a long time, and it felt pretty good.  Last day of the October challenge for me, and I was successful in logging a workout for every day of the month.

Avg speed = 17.9 mph. Total mileage = 18.8 mi
Avg heartrate = 133 bpm
Total elevation gain = 790'
http://www.mapmyride.com/workout/1842451424