Originally Posted by
One Wheel
There are bad luck DNFs, and bad preparation DNFs. I have plenty of time, but maybe not the expertise, to prevent the latter, which I want to do at all costs.
I've done 100+ miles in a day 3 times, and come close a fourth time but ran out of daylight. I don't have my shoe fit quite dialed, but I'm making good progress on the nutrition side.
Doing a couple of races before Nats will help with the experience part of your preparation.
Ben Delaney has some good advice here, too...
Nothing you've said has made me think for a moment that you shouldn't do Nats. It sounds like you're on the right track.
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