It's a tricky one. It depends on whether you're aiming to finish, or racing for a PB/position.
The injured runner was initially ahead of the Welsh chap so (Unless I'm missing something WRT start waves) it looks like he is a capable runner, but went off too hard and/or didn't hydrate and consume enough energy.
The injured runner was initially ahead of the Welsh chap
By 30km Chorlton runner was ahead, but had been 5 mins down at half way. Swansea runner had slowed lots from target 2h25 pace. Chorlton kept 2h50ish pace for longer so had got ahead by appx 7 mins at 40km, then the wheels came off.
It's a tricky one. It depends on whether you're aiming to finish, or racing for a PB/position.
The injured runner was initially ahead of the Welsh chap so (Unless I'm missing something WRT start waves) it looks like he is a capable runner, but went off too hard and/or didn't hydrate and consume enough energy.
But then again, it's VLM!