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I don't commute any more but when I used to do about 17 miles each way 3 or four times a week.
If you're a taking lunch to work with you person make it the night before if possible as it's one less thing to do in the morning.
Buy a cheap spare track pump and leave it at work. You might not need it often but when you do it's great.
Most importantly, work out ways to make the cycle enjoyable. I bought a cross bike so I could go a slightly longer but much more pleasant route and it greatly reduced the number of rides where it felt like a bit of a chore.
I used to do 14 miles a day (7 miles in each direction) 4 x a week now moved alot closer so it's only 5 miles a day whatever the distance the best investment you can make is in waterproof clothing, it cost in the short term but your in for much more comfortable rides in the long term.
The only PIA is you need to carry it all the time due to our none predictable UK weather.