Thank you Tom, well said. I'd also add that my first job as a trainer is the clients SAFETY. Often times I work with people who are their own worst enemies. Many clients and I'm sure many of you do work and train very hard. But it's also about working SMART. Thats what I do. I show people how to work SMARTER, not necessarily harder. So with that perspective I'm trying to steer the OP towards an option that I think will yield most bang for the buck.

Good job with the 50+ miles, how are you feeling a couple days out now? did you get your club ride in?