Time trial ride with John and Jim, meeting Jim at his house. I decided to treat it as a "true" time trial and push my pace throughout the ride. Good stretches of riding on the gradual climb on Pomerado Rd and down to Poway Rd, as well as on the Poway Rd stretch (not going all out here). I worked hard on the Sabre Springs Pkwy section, but I slowed down toward the ends of the little climbs, just not enough endurance to keep up a fast pace for extended periods of time. The latter part of the ride, from Rancho Carmel Dr onward, was a chore for me to push through my tired legs and gut out giving it my best effort. Finished in 1:01:25, giving me hope that, with some additional fitness training, I can once again break the hour barrier. That's a near-term goal for me to target.
Total mileage = 17.9 mi
Avg heartrate = 148 bpm
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