Another prep trick - if you have some low spots, lay down some pieces of asphalt shingles. They don't compress under weight. Often a shingle dealer will have some broken bundles in a scrap pile that you can get cheap or free. 3 tabs work best.
βIn a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.β β George Orwell
It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.