Getting old is not for the faint of heart! My mom used to say that often.
I know my tolerance meter doesn't go as high as it used to. Same with the aches and pain. Played way too many sports that demolished my joints. ankles, knees, hips, shoulders all torched. I used to be almost 6'1"... now I'm 5'11". Back cushioning (Discs) has taken a beating.
Keep on truckin' I'll pass on the alternative at the moment!
Glad you got the cam timing solved. Sounds like a pretty good streeter cam for your car. Little lumpy and hopefully enough low end grunt to keep you happy!