My 40 before 40

Here’s are 40 things I want to do before I turn 40 (in June, 2026). Some of them are adventures, and the rest are in line with my goals.

I’ve done some of these things before, (rode a roller coaster, swam in a lake, live sports, live concert) but not in a loooooong time.

Bold ones are already planned/scheduled.

1. ✅ Complete a marathon
2. Complete an obstacle course race
3. Go trail running at Table Rock
4. Go trail running at Jones Gap
5. Go trail running at Caesars Head
6. Go trail running at DuPont State Forest
7. Complete a triathlon
8. Self publish a book
9. Publish 1000 blog posts
10. Go camping
11. ✅ Get a massage
12. Join a CrossFit gym
13. ✅ Create a Will
14. Canoe at Paris Mountain
15. Screen free digital detox weekend
16. ✅ Volunteer at a race with the boys
17. Learn a real song on the keyboard
18. ✅ Speak at a conference
19. ✅ Become a regular at a coffee shop
20. Find a non-work friend
21. Ride in a helicopter
22. Go ziplining
23. Eat at a Michelin starred restaurant
24. ✅ Be debt free (except mortgage)
25. Donate blood
26. Go parasailing
27. Fly first class
28. ✅ See a band I like in concert
29. Go to a rock climbing gym
30. Go indoor sky diving
31. Eat vegetables I grew myself
32. ✅ Swim in a lake
33. ✅ Attend a live sports game
34. Redo the kitchen cabinets
35. ✅ Get nice patio furniture
36. Ride on a boat
37. ✅ Clear out the attic
38. Write a short story
39. Ride a roller coaster
40. Learn to walk on my hands