Me neither...at first I thought working in science would be a good solution - make your own hours and (kind of) be your own boss...but then I became disillusioned when I learned how much politics influence science...so now I am on a similar path as you: running ultramarathons and telling my stories. And I so love it! I never wanted to be one of those who live only for the weekend - and I am happy I stayed true to myself and found a way to live that lifestyle of loving my "work" everyday.