Preparing for the Longest Day Challenge

[BrizoH71]

Some of you may know, I'm doing the Longest Day Challenge this year (in exactly 52 days!), and I was wondering about how those who have done this in the past prepared themselves, not just on the day of the challenge itself, but also during the build-up?

Currently, I'm trying to walk as much as possible every day and playing 2-3 times a week (or hitting the range if I can't get to the course) even if its just a quick 9.

Any advice from those Longest Day veterans that I should take heed of? :thup:

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Plenty of bananas and fluids. A change of clothes especially socks and shoes if possible at half time. I'm not overly fit but have managed it twice (carrying both times) without any specific or additional training

 

[road2ruin]

I've done it and it's a good laugh as long as you like your playing partners. As above, stocks of good and drink is a must.

Depending on the weather I'd also ensure some talc is on hand as Golfer's Bumhole can make rounds 3 & 4 a mission....

 

[G7FORE]

Done this a couple of times, it's a great thing and can be fun longs you all get on. Best thing to do is to get all of you together and play a few 36 holes games in a day on the course you are going to play. Workout how long it takes and if you can fit in a break. If you then get the chance try 54 holes. Just to prepare yourself and how you all hold up as you get tired. We tee off early played 2rounds the had a 30min break changed our socks t-shirts so felt fresh for the last 2 rounds. Also try to get as many ppl to come to walk round with you for the last round at least, you will be surprised having fresh happy ppl is a massive pick me up..
Have fun enjoy and play well.. Plenty of water and energy bars/chocolate to boot.