I didn't mention this to him and he'll probably read it here... ...I brought my gear along, just in case he couldn't/wouldn't continue.

I asked him after every session if he was having fun and felt good... ...and he answered affirmative to both questions.

He was disappointed in his times and we talked about pushing harder, driving deeper in and on the gas sooner, but I think he felt more "comfortable" at this pace. He did improve his lap times each session... ...and it was better than sitting in a rocking chair watching the grass grow.