Well, there's always the Elite challenges, but you can't face those until you've collected eight badges. The way I see it, I'd try not to climb too many levels between gyms-- maybe five to ten apiece? That way you've got a slow burn.

[He sighs, massaging his temple.]

And yeah, guess I kind of am, but I've been waiting to take on the Elite Four for years. Maybe I'm asking for too much.