Well originally we didn't care what mode you used...but everybody stayed faithful and stuck with hard mode. I thinkat this point it's officially hard mode.

I wanted segmented runs at first too. It sucks, I know, but those are the rules. I suggest you get a full day rest on the day prio to running, Bring food and water. The game has lots of long cut scenes as well. I tend to lie down during these times to get some small rest while mashing the X Button.