50 mile challenge coming up

Hi All
The London marathon seems a long time ago now and I am now preparing for a race that scares me to death. 50 miles over the lake district navigating your way around the course with maximum 24 hours to complete. The furthest I have ever run is a marathon so this is into the unknown. However i have been training well working very hard over the last six weeks doing long distance both Sat & Sun. I have also been doing longer distance in the week. I am beginning to feel the training on my knees and am having to plunge myself into ice baths after my long distance runs.
the weight is still coming off and I am now down to 12 stone 12 lb which for me is very good. I started this venture at 14 stone 4 lb so with a bit of luck I will be around 12 stone for the MDS next April. My place in the MDS is now secure having paid addition monies to run for the Charity Facing Africa. I would like to try and raise around £5000 for this charity so if you feel the need to sponsor me please go to Facing Africa .com and make a donation ensure you put who the donation is sponsoring.
I will let you know how the 50 miler goes.

Danny