I load in to the level and start from a paused screen. You can see the in game timer has not started. I start the timing the exact moment the game is unpaused and I have control over the units. Is this an acceptable way to start a run? I do this as its easy to just load the saved file rather then go back through the menus to start another run, Cheers!

Actually I just realized this method is used on the 1m44s run on the leader board so its ok im guessing?