wow, appreciate the time and thoughtful analysis and reply. Will refer to your trainining advice as reference throughout the process.

I struggle with the mindset of racing knowing it's not my physical potential (err). But training is more psychological than physical for me. As we know, if there is hope and belief we take action. I need to see the journey as the goal and not the outcome as I suffer with perfectionism mentality. I'm thankful for the slowtwitch community.