You got this Stephen, be sure to try and analyze your runs where possible, and/or compare with other runs on http://mariokart.video/mkdd.php to get the edge you need!

You already got a Titan time and not many people can do that. Just a little more, like 0.1s per lap? Should be possible I think, maybe with slightly better A-tech or R-tech -- you are so close that many factors might work.

Edited bc I was very tired when I wrote this post saying things I don't agree with now I think about it. One might NOT need a vision OR self belief 2 race strong PRs. I was sleepy when I first wrote this b4 editing it.

I played Rainbow Road for 5hours last night from 7:30pm-12:30am.

4 the first two hours my play was garbage. In the whole 5hours, I didn't score Titan D again I got close 2 Titan D multiple times and although I have already achieved it many times on the 3lap b4, it was very disappointing 2 not get it once last night when I am aiming 4 Titan C, maybe even Titan B.

One run, I achieved 1'00"5xx lap one, 0'59"4xx lap two and about 25 seconds into lap three I got too nervous and messed up but was battling nerves b4 messing up a solid run. If only lap three were strong like laps one and two I would have got at least Titan C probably, maybe Titan B. But, it's easy 2 say if only it happened that way, easy 2 say it when there's no pressure, when there's no heat of the moment.

I think it's psychological my disadvantage. I feel like I can't get Titan C plus I am afraid of playing 4 tens-hundreds of hours. If I overcame my psychological disadvantage I might b capable of Titan B on the course and Titan C on the flap? But this is so much easier said than done.

I handle pressure semi well at best when I need 2 handle it superbly 2 reach my target standards on Rainbow. Part of achieving STRONG PRs is handling intense pressure. I am very average at handling pressure it's a pretty big weakness of mine.

Thanks 4 sharing the videos of some of the top competitors Goomba in order 4 me 2 study my mistakes in order 2 learn how 2 improve I watched some Rainbow 3lap vids and didn't learn anything because I have studied your Zero to Hero video on Rainbow Road in the past and used that awesome knowledge 2 my advantage gradually implementing more and more difficult techniques into my runs on Rainbow. I think I utilise all your advice now when I get a good run in thanks 4 all the help thanks 4 making those videos 4 the community as I have very much benefitted from your stellar advice mate thank u!!

I hope I don't give up at Rainbow. We'll see.

Thanks guys!!
Stephen