This is a beautiful and quite appealing sub-ultra mountain FKT. I wasn't entirely intending to go for the FKT on this attempt, but some cooler-than-usual summer weather made it hard to pass up. Not too hot, and nice and breezy on the ridge. This route is fairly challenging, but well worth it!
For others who are attempting this FKT:
If you're attempting this in late summer, be sure to carry enough water with you because running water sources are limited. There are several big climbs. Don't blow everything on the first climb out of Donner Summit. Poles can come in handy for the climbs, as well as the more technical sections of trail. It's easy to get a Lyft back to Donner Summit from Palisades. There is definitely room to build upon this time, go for it!