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What sort of route/timetable are you planning on.
I'm currently working on a Coast2Coast2Coast audax starting in Morecambe and going to Whitby and back. It'll be a 400k ride to be done within 26 hours. That'll be done with a few spare clothes, tools and food in a Carradice.
If you're planning on the traditional ride, it's usually 3 days, so you'll want to carry a bit more, maybe in a combination of rack top bag and bar bag.
Training wise, I would suggest for now that you get in some long one day rides and the follow it up with a short ride the next day just to get used to the feeling of having to get back on the bike again. 45-50km is usually a good brief resting point rather then pushing yourself to needing a serious rest and repetition of this will extend your endurance levels.