In reply to IainRUK:
Good luck with the new chapter in your life, and of course the races - ambitious plans (for us mere mortals anyway). Some of the races on your list have inspired me for goals in future years.
Not wanting to hijack your thread but its always good practice to make your goals public so you stick to them, so:
1. I'm going to try to turn in a good time in the Paris marathon in April, hoping for sub 3.15 but secretly think I can start getting close to 3.00.
2. Local 60km ultra in June.
3. Etape (cycling) in July as a bit of change of pace and switch things up a bit.
4. September - 86km Ultra Trail du Vercors, 4500m +/- which is my main goal for the year. Entered it a couple of years ago and crashed out at the 75% mark.
A few experiences on my blog too. Will try to resurrect with race reports and training experience. I'm recovering from virus now so hoping to get back on track.
http://chamoisbotherer.blogspot.fr