Yeah I find I break down, pace drops, mentally struggle, with about 80-90% of the race done, come back for the last 5%, but that happens whether 40,50 or 96 miles.

It's far worse when I run solo, as I seem to go into a world of self pity. On the WHW my wife and mates left me at Kingshouse, met me at the bottom of devils staircase and couldn't believe how I'd mentally and physically fallen to pieces within 5k.

I'm worried about doing the UTDMB on my own for that reason, so it'll be an interesting experience.

I think that's why I like point to points like WHW where there's nicely defined legs, although I find say Rannock Moor, that bit too far a leg so do like a pacer with me over there.

When I did the RR I didn't know the route or the legs so found it hard to break it into sections, luckily we ran together and also the weather was good so I managed OK, but I think I'd have struggled more this year in the bad weather.

Felt jealous last night when she came home knackered.