46 yo.... been a little over 18 months since the end of my last cycle. Just checking in to hear others opinions of what I’m planning and ask a few questions. Goals are equally split among a little lean mass / recomp gains (aiming for about 5-10 lbs gains and down a couple percent bf when all is said and done). and some endurance gains on top. I lift (combination of strength, hypertrophy, and athletic training), Run, and throw in a Crossfit class here and there.

The plan is 300 test e and 600 eq per week for 16 weeks. I know I get estro sides at 500 test alone (early gyno and debilitating shin pumps that keep me from running). And I know I don’t get any of that at 250. So I’m gently upping the test to find the limit where the sides kick in.

Here are my questions:

1. Add in 4 weeks of tbol to kickstart and “get over the hump” of the long eq half life? Or not worth it?
2. Is 16 weeks too long of a cycle at my age?
3. I’m not on TRT...but I’m getting less and less interested in PCT. So far, my natural T levels come back fine after PCT, but the transition feels awful and takes forever. Switch to a cruise dose after this cycle and commit to TRT for the next 40-50 years or however long I’ve got left? Or keep cycling until my natural T levels stop coming back?
4. Start aromasin from the beginning of the cycle, or just have it on hand in case I need it?

Shopping for a new sponsor too since my usual seems to have had some issues recently!

Thanks fellas!