Some people have a mid life crisis. That’s normal and widely accepted. Probably actually expected of today’s over worked under paid highly stressed American population. But what about a quarter life crisis? I think this is becoming more common, at least with me and my friend group. So here’s the story of my ongoing quarter life crisis….
When I turned 25 I felt like it was time to grow up, be an adult, and do something meaningful with my life. So, I bought a condo. I committed to a life and career in Atlanta. OK good. Done. Move on with my new life, right? Well, not quite. Then at 26 I started morphing into the corporate zombie world of work, work, work…. I was spending all my time and energy in the office and neglecting things that could make me happier in life. So what did I do? I took off for Paris. Spent three weeks with my friend Natalie and didn’t have an ounce of responsibility or care. No to-do list, no schedule, no worries. It was fantastic. I learned to slow down and appreciate all of life’s little, yet great treats. I did not however, learn to appreciate Falafels. There’s no hope there. At 27 I found another great challenge and adventure. I dedicated myself to an eleven week training and diet program so that I could compete in an NPC Bikini Competition. This taught me so much. I learned that I love challenge. So here we are again, another year later, and my quarter life crisis continues. This time, I’ll tackle it with another ridiculous challenge. So here it is… if I type it, blog it, and publish it, there’s no turning back….. So I’m putting this out there for the world to read.
On October 11, 2011 I celebrated my 28th birthday. I decided to set a new goal for myself. I will be running 30 marathons before I turn 30 years old. It’d be great if I already had one or two under my belt so that it wouldn’t seem so overwhelming…. Buuuuut I don’t! I have only run two half marathons, and that does not add to one. My first marathon will be next week, November 5 in Savannah, GA. So now I just need to look at the calendar and pick 29 more J EASY PEASY!
I know 30 marathons will be difficult. It will also be expensive, so if I don’t actually enter an official race for several weeks, then I’ll just go out and run 26.2 around Atlanta or wherever I may be.
I’ve already heard a few people tell me that there’s no way I can do this. The body needs weeks to recover from 26.2. My response: “Thanks for your concern. But not my body. I’m going to push myself to the limits.” I thrive on that fine line of normal and crazy. And right now my right leg is stepping over that line into Craziville.
So here we go… I welcome all comments, thoughts, and criticism. Visitors are also welcome in Crazyville. I would love for my friends to join me in any of these marathons or training runs. Please let me know when you’d like to jump on board for my next crazy adventure!
-katie
