Of all the advice I have heard or read one bit is most often left out. The mental bit. Don't get stressed about "Making" the next point. Just ride and enjoy the ride. Revel in the pain and acknowledge to yourself you are doing something most Riders will never attempt, much less actually do and the posers/bikers will be busy hoisting a beer all the whilst proclaiming greatness.
Enjoy your journey, ATMFGATT. We do not need to read another horror story