The last week of the year is usually a time of reflection for me. It is that time of limbo that just seems to hang between Christmas and New Year's, just like the lights, ornaments, garland and tinsel. They have served their purpose and are somehow, not bright and shiny anymore. No one has come along to put them away, so there they are. And here we are.
We are anxiously waiting for the new year to begin. Anticipating what's next. Looking back at 2010 - sad that it's over or happy to welcome a new year, hoping to leave behind the obstacles, problems or heartaches of the past 12 months. It is time to look forward.
As the calendar changes and we step into 2011, what new challenges will it bring? For me, it means that I will welcome a new training team of couch potatoes and spend the next 40 weeks or so, taking them from walking 1 mile, to finishing a marathon. I truly have one of the best jobs in the world. It is such an amazing thing to watch someone transform before your very eyes.
In a couple of weeks, I will come face to face with a room full of people wanting a change. A big change. They will be looking to me, Mark and the other Marathon Makeover team of leaders to help get them there. It is a huge responsibility that I do not take lightly. I strongly believe that we can help someone make a major life change in a matter of a few months.
What changes are you ready to make in 2011? What are you doing now that's not working for you? Now is the time to change that. I was asked this question this week, "What do you want to do that you haven't yet accomplished?". Wow. That made me think. My answer? I want to make a difference in peoples' lives by getting them up off the couch and get them moving. I want to show people that there is more to life and we do not have to settle. We are in control of our lives. We make our choices. What do YOU want to do? If you are not already doing it, WHY?
There are steps you can take today to get where you want to be! I'd love to hear what your answers are. If you dare, please share!
In the meantime, Happy New Year!
Friday, December 31, 2010
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Are you hearing voices?
I have to admit that sometimes I do hear voices. In my last blog, I talked about the "shallow voices" in our lives and how important it is to tune those out and listen to the positive, honest voices instead. This lead me to think about the voice that we hear every day and how important it is.
That voice is important for a couple of reasons. The first reason being that it is our own voice. The second is because it is something we can control! There are so many things in our lives that are beyond our control, but this is not.
For 40 weeks out of the year, my husband and I train people to go from walking one mile to finishing a marathon (26.2 miles) with Marathon Makeover. We talk a lot about this little voice. By the way, why on earth do we call this a "little" voice? It is a big voice and it is a powerful voice. I think it is because many times it comes as a whisper and we barely even notice it. It whispers, "you can't do that", or "what are you thinking???" It deposits doubt and insecurity into our minds. I wonder why that is? Well, I have my ideas, but I'll have to save them for another time.
The point of this blog is to ponder this voice and what yours is saying to you. I have heard mine this week, so I know what mine has been saying - or trying to say. Mine has said, "You're tired, just stay in bed." Or at other times it has said, "If you feel this lousy on a short run, how are you going to do 13.1 on Saturday?". I could go on and on and tell you some other things my voice has said, but I think you get the picture.
When I start hearing this voice, there's only one thing to do - shut it up! I remind myself that I AM ready for this 1/2 marathon. I've done it lots of times before, and I'll do it again. It's not important to beat my last time because finishing is winning. I have raised over $700 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. This will be the first time I run a race and have my own cheering team! I have a lot to look forward to Saturday and everyday.
Has your inner voice turned negative? Well, you are in control of that voice so change it!
That voice is important for a couple of reasons. The first reason being that it is our own voice. The second is because it is something we can control! There are so many things in our lives that are beyond our control, but this is not.
For 40 weeks out of the year, my husband and I train people to go from walking one mile to finishing a marathon (26.2 miles) with Marathon Makeover. We talk a lot about this little voice. By the way, why on earth do we call this a "little" voice? It is a big voice and it is a powerful voice. I think it is because many times it comes as a whisper and we barely even notice it. It whispers, "you can't do that", or "what are you thinking???" It deposits doubt and insecurity into our minds. I wonder why that is? Well, I have my ideas, but I'll have to save them for another time.
The point of this blog is to ponder this voice and what yours is saying to you. I have heard mine this week, so I know what mine has been saying - or trying to say. Mine has said, "You're tired, just stay in bed." Or at other times it has said, "If you feel this lousy on a short run, how are you going to do 13.1 on Saturday?". I could go on and on and tell you some other things my voice has said, but I think you get the picture.
When I start hearing this voice, there's only one thing to do - shut it up! I remind myself that I AM ready for this 1/2 marathon. I've done it lots of times before, and I'll do it again. It's not important to beat my last time because finishing is winning. I have raised over $700 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. This will be the first time I run a race and have my own cheering team! I have a lot to look forward to Saturday and everyday.
Has your inner voice turned negative? Well, you are in control of that voice so change it!
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