How I Am Celebrating My 30th Birthday

Only 43 days left for my birthday. Generally all birthdays are same and celebrated as usual. But this is my 30th. It is special, isn't it? In the Army, as we say it that on turning 30, you will get extra 2 minutes to run a 5 km test. What is 5 km? Nothing. This is how I have planned to celebrate and probably stick to it in times to come.

1. PRE  BIRTHDAY BASH - I am running the Hyderabad Marathon on 26 Aug. It was not a planned pre  birthday celebration but now I think that it can be one. Though I have run distances which were more than 42 km in Army but this will be my first participation in an organised civilian event. I am quite excited.

2. BIRTHDAY PARTY - It will be in Havloc Island in Andaman. Again, not planned for it to coincide with my birth date but somehow just happened. You know what I will be doing on that day? I will scuba diving in the crystal clear, blue waters( I am a PADI Advance Open Water Diver). Wow! I, myself, am feeling good about it.

3. POST BIRTHDAY BASH - I am still contemplating on this one. Bangalore Ultra Marathon is scheduled on 10th and 11th Nov 2012. I am thinking of participating in the 100 km event.It's a tough call but I want to progress from being a marathoner to an ultra marathoner. Actually, I am greatly inspired and motivated by Dean Karnazes, an ultra marathoner and author of Ultramarathon Man. He ran 30 miles on the night of his 30th birthday.



I have decided that from now on that my life will be different. I will lead an more active life and will be challenging myself continuously. Hope I stick my resolution. Dear Readers, have you thought of something interesting as you cross a milestone in your life? Please share with others. Some people might get motivated.