JO, OK, that's helpful. Do you happen to have a map handy to show where the accident happened? Not really trying to "armchair quarterback," as I think you understand, but I am trying (1) to see if my thinking on this topic is correct so that I can apply it during my next "oh *****" moment and (2) to suggest that there "might" have been another potential alternative (i.e., threshold brake longer before going to both feet in) for you to ponder as you relive the incident (I always relive those types of moments). It is helpful to hear your thoughts on it, because only you can know why you made the choices you did.
I personally don't really care about the PB issue. But it does seem like a few around here have Man Crushes on you, not that there is anything wrong with that.
Of course, that's not your fault or concern.