I'm slowly accepting the fact that high miles isn't necessary now. I get hung up on the numbers which isn't a worry. As mentioned, work on my weaknesses now, strength later. Speed work, hills, fartlek, intervals. This is going to be my focus. 

Right now I'm focusing on Thames Path 100, flat. If I get in to Western States I'll shift my plans and training accordingly. Elevation, heat, 17,000 vert of climbing, and I think 20,000 of descending. Minor research, the altitude won't be a concern. The big thing is the descending. But, for now I'm not worrying about it. Thames Path is the current goal.