That was funny Determined- nice approach and framing of your 'new' inner-rebel. Few people have the courage and commitment to go after the life they desire.
Serious Ultra Runners (read: Not Me) often get grief from those who don't understand the decision to pursue greatness (probably in any given endeavor) and thus criticize.
"Why would you do that?, "What if you get lost in the woods?, "People have died.", "Why can't you just be a 'normal' runner", "You're hurting your joints".
One woman's family would complain to her husband about her at every family gathering (they were to afraid to confront the runner). She and her husband talked about how to respond in a powerful and positive way and shift the focus of the conversatiion.
The response: "Yes, she does run 50 mile races in the wilderness. What's your Superpower?"
Lets continue to pursue greatness- in every aspect of out lives!