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* '''Lack of preparation'''. I run the marathon distance on a regular basis, but I don't do any walking in my training as generally I don't walk much on my races. I wasn't expecting to do more than a handful of miles as a pacer, so I didn't think that would be a problem, but I ended up covering over 75 miles. Walking is different from running, using different [[Muscle|muscles]] and putting different stress on your feet. At the end of the first day my feet were sore and they were painful all of the second day. The pain is similar to [[Plantar Fasciitis]], so I wonder if it would help to strengthen underside of foot.
* '''Sandstorms'''. I was not prepared for the sandstorms, which were not massive, but none the less they make life remarkably unpleasant. I think I need some close fitting glasses or even skiing goggles.
* '''Lack of sunglasses'''. My sunglasses [[Sunglasses]] are pretty good, but at Badwater I wanted something much darker during the day, and I needed clear sunglasses to deal with the sand at night.
* '''Wear white'''. I was dressed nearly completely in white, but not quite. On the first day I had some shorts over my white tights, but I didn't bother on the second day as I could feel the difference in the heat. The other problem was my [[Shoes|shoes]], which were light blue and got too hot.
