So obviously its important that I should be thinking about what I'm going to do once this little experiment with semi-professional running is over. And, I have been thinking about it, pretty extensively, and it's something that weighs on me pretty heavily, because I know I can't do this forever. I definitely can't work 2 part time jobs for the rest of my life, and one day I need to step into full-time work.
The question is, what do I do?
Right now, that question seems pretty baffling to me, and maybe its baffling to other runners, or even non-runners in the situation. The "Post college, 2 part time jobs, what the hell am I doing with my life" situation. I'm sure there are people out there who can sympathize with this sentiment.
I'm 23, which is young, but not super young. And by the time this experiment is over I could be 27, which is well beyond the realm of super young and getting closer and closer to "no longer that young at all, you need to get your shit together man".
Still, the question of what should I do persists. I'm always open to suggestions, feel free to comment!
A big part of me wants to continue working in the running community. I've enjoyed working in running specialty, and i think I would like to continue with the sport. Ideally I think my dream job in the running industry would be to work for a company, and specifically working with athletes that the company sponsors, and help people get sponsorships, and aid to continue their careers.
This is something very near and dear to my heart, because I see athletes every day who deserve to get help, who are talented enough and accomplished enough to get help, but they can't. I think a restructuring of the system can be done to maximize the amount of athletes that could be helped without bleeding the companies dry of resources.
I have ideas, I have a lot of ideas. And I want to help athletes, and help promote the sport and to help it grow in popularity, not just as an activity, but as a sport that people outside of the running community care about and want to see. I'll expand on some of these ideas in another post.
So what else do I want to do? I've always wanted to work in government, whether it be local, state, or beyond. I think that it would be awesome to be involved in a process that affects so many people
s lives everyday. I'd like to think that I would be helping people, and helping the process. I believe in government, I always have. And I think it would be incredibly fulfilling to be a cog in the wheel of propelling our country forward on a daily basis.
Just some thoughts, gonna go do my long run now. Hope everyone has a fantastic Sunday!!
Nick Hilton: The Moderately Talented Distance Runner (who cares about his future, and wants to make an impact in the world)
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