We each need to remember it’s a marathon not a sprint.
This last weekend New York City held the 48th TCS New York City Marathon through all five boroughs. There were more than 50,000 runners from all over the world participating.
Joining these runners in NYC were their families, friends and/or entourages. Me and my wife were there as well to cheer on our daughter who was running for her second time in this event.
The weather was great and the spectators appreciated it by loudly cheering on all of the runners.
Now if you were planning to run the TCS New York City Marathon how would you train for it?
The fact is that this is 26.2 miles of running. The focus for training for sprint races like the 100 meters or 200 meters is explosive, short duration speed. Marathon training is concentrated on building endurance and muscular stamina for running long distances.
In addition there is more focus on fueling strategies and injury prevention due to the longer distances being run in training and in the race itself.
This brings me to the point of comparison to you and your business or your career and possibly your life.
Are you behaving as if you’re training for a sprint?
Hit that quick goal with intense effort and then do it again and again. Intensely you focus on the next sprint and not much else.
Or are you behaving as if you are training for the TCS New York City Marathon?
You have a plan and you start your training 6 to 8 months before your Marathon event is scheduled. You have asked people who have Marathon running experience for any tips like the person who suggested you Vaseline your inner thighs and ankles and feet to prevent them from chafing during the race.
Have you ever discussed business tips and strategies with other experienced business owners?
Found and are working with a coach. Honing the skills you have to new levels.
For your career advancement have you had conversations with people who are currently working at the level you want to be at?
Life comes at you fast.
One day you’re joking with your friends about adulting and the challenges of being on your own. The next day, or at least it feels that way, you’re married and have three kids and you’re closing in on forty years old.
Think about your behavior and your planning.
Are you in a marathon or a sprint?
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