Fun Run plan for 2014

Okay, I did this last year, whilst I was still in the heady throes of actually finishing my first fun run, so I am starting my plan for 2014.  I need to map out the fun runs I am interested in and will hopefully work towards so I can tick them off my list.  Remembering that somewhere along the line before September I am wanting to do a half marathon, eeeeek!  (before I'm 50)

So without further ado, here is the plan:

• 5 January :  Warrnambool Surf T Surf - 10 kilometre.  The Surf T Surf was my first serious fun run earlier this year and I only managed to walk/run the 6km.  I vowed I would be back in 2014 wearing the red bib this time, and by heck I am, because entry is in!

• ? February :  Noorat to Terang fun run - approx 6 kilometres.  A great local event running from one town to the next.  Got to enter the local events.

• ? February :  Derrinallum Market to Mount fun run - approx 5 kilometres.  Again, a local event, held for the first time in 2013.  Finishing at the top of Mount Elephant.  I nearly killed myself last year getting up that freaking mount in the early morning heat.  But having done it once, there's that itch that must be scratched, and I'll once again support a local event.

• 23 March :  The Great Rail Run - Queenscliff to Drysdale - 17 kilometres.  Could be a good lead in to next month, eeek!   I don't know anything about this event but just saw it on a running calendar.  A bit like the puffing billy run (although a lot flatter than the Dandenongs), the challenge is to beat the steam train to Drysdale.

• 27 April :  Geelong Half Marathon.  I'm putting this down as a possibility.  The thought of running a half marathon in front of family in my home town is quite intoxicating, but it will depend on if I feel like I'm ready for a half.  I know, I know, what's stopping me right?  It's just the thought of it that is sending my head into a spin.

• ? May :  Run the Gap - 11 kilometres.  The 2013 event I did the 6km, I said this year I wanted to do the 11 next year so that I will.  Not sure of the date yet.  A really well run event with a great atmosphere in the most beautiful setting.

• 11 May :  Mothers Day Class in Geelong - 8 kilometres.  Mum came to this one with me earlier this year, all decked out in pink, and had a wow of a time, and was so proud to see me run.  She's already asked me if we can do it again next year.  Talk about a cheer squad.  

• 27 July :  Run Melbourne.  If I don't quite make the training to do the Geelong Half, then this is the half marathon I'll be doing.  Heck, I might even do the Geelong half AND this one!  Stay tuned.

• 18 October :  Dunkeld Mosaic to Mountain - 10 kilometres.  Loved this race this year, my first 10km race.  Will definitely be back in 2014 for it.

[[ Disclaimer : List subject to change if I chicken out of any!!! ]]