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just like everything else, practice. we put in loads of training in the lead up. so that you get used to the distance and the pain. i was putting in 250-350kms per week for couple of months. with training you get to know when to drink, when to eat, what your limits are. but really, anyone can do it. some in group 4 only started riding 3-4mths ago
as hippy said, it's over three days. getting 8hrs sleep helps (i only got 5-6hrs tho). i pigged out at every opportunity. your legs do feel tired in the mornings. but they'll be ok once you get back on the bike. my toes cramped up near the end of day two and three. still feel it at the tip of my toes right now. bit like a slight pins and needles.
oh, i still argue over the credibility of a £100 knicks. i use £50 bibs