Annual Strider New Years Fat Ass. Dispersed version owing to group size limits and prohibition on 'races'. I elected to do mine at Nevers Park in South Windsor - well maintained stone dust surface, minimal climb and a convenient 3km route to avoid too much brains maths.
Goal was to get into ultra territory without damaging myself. Start off conservative rather than my usual over eager fast start. Aimed to keep HR in low 130s or lower. Considered walking first lap to ease into it but skipped that idea. Joined for part of an early lap by JHen. Managed to run consistently with no walking breaks for 42km (short aid stop every 3km plus two breaks at the palace), then Krampus joined me bit after 5 hours so resorted to walk/run, keeping my eye on the time. Put charger on watch (while still wearing it) for a lap about 2 hours in and again about 4.5 hours. Watch showing its age with diminished battery life.
Happy to have reached my goal, but suspect the next few days will see limited physical activity. Shameless plug: my
OUSA fundraising page still actively accepting tax deductible donations if anyone wants to donate...