Increasing the mileage

This week I am stepping up the mileage. At the same time I am arranging back to back runs to deliberately not give my legs a break. So yesterday was 11 miles, today was 11 miles and tomorrow will be at least 11 but possibly 15 depending on time. At the weekend I will be adding in the hill climbing so by Sunday night I should have completed between 50 - 60 miles in 5 days. It's amazing how used to the mileage you become. Even with a 5kg rucksack it seemed relatively easy and my legs are pain free. I tested two pieces of equipment as well. My desert glasses were used with the orange lenses which enhances the light. They were fine in the dark however when car headlights approached I had to look away. So they will be fine as I am not expecting traffic in the Sahara when doing the double marathon during the night. I also tried out the recommended water bottles which have short tubes meaning you don't have to remove the bottle from the holder to drink. This is essential as in the heat of the desert you have to drink frequently so the tubes make it easier. Every thing I take with me will needs to be tested before going so The Great Glen will be the first real test.