I get it, my goal is sub 10 hours for 4-6 weeks prior to IM...In the mean time my goal is 7 hours a week. I would focus on weights and yoga more in the winter months and dial back the SBR...then start to ramp SBR up and lower weights as spring weather comes along. Most importantly dont get hurt and dont get obsessed.

You can get a new race goal, you cant (dont) want to find a new wife, family, job. So keep it in check to last the longest.