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I've done several FM's (a long time ago!). Super slow and steady. Never really tried to push it. PB was around 3hrs 15min. Also did a 50k, with breaks at 20 and 40. That was hard. As several have already pointed out, it's difficult not to go off too fast, and the last hour is a killer. More mentally...

I've had lower back pain for years. 20 years of front row rugby union has wreaked havoc. I've recently had an MRI and been diagnosed with problems in lowest 2 discs. One is slightly herniated, the other has a small tear. Not serious enough to require surgery. I've been erging for years (UK champions...