@tmonk. Those pesky gaps. I think you are smart taking it easy and then restart.
My weeks have been rinse and repeat. Last weeke was the same as the one before. Tuesday was back on Fiesta for LC efforts. My goal is to maximize my 3 minute power in my optimized aero position. I have 3 races before Masters Track Worlds the first week in October. Track Worlds is just late in the season.
When I attended masters track worlds in 2011 in Anadia Portugal, the US was located next to the Brits. I had a chance to talk with the Brits about how they managed a long season. They took a mid season break or started later.