I'm a huge proponent of networking with colleagues from all walks of life - after all it is the personal touch that really keeps us all motivated through good times and rough roads. I am also the first to admit that I have not done enough to stay in touch with my friends, family and acquaintances. I still think of all these people a great deal, but when I scrutinize things more closely I realize it has been months, or sometimes years, since I made a phone call to the person, met them for lunch or coffee, and just kept in touch.
It is so easy to think I'm in touch by checking the social networking sites like Linked-In, Facebook, or sending a quick email - but that is not the same thing as connected in person or by phone. Sadly, I don't even have the phone numbers for many of my family members! We always communicate via email or facebook!
So, I am going to make a new year's resolution - and it doesn't even have to be a new year - to get back in touch. Don't be surprised if you hear from me soon!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Training for a Half Marathon
Well I finally committed - and registered for the Bryce Canyon Half Marathon.
It all started last Thanksgiving when talking with my brother (a known marathon runner, which I think is completely insane) about his experiences in getting the majority of his seven children to run this half marathon the previous summer. As luck would have it my 19 year old daughter was all enthused about the idea and wanted to do it this year. Well, I told her that I'd do it with her (just in case her Uncle and Cousins weren't up to it a second year in a row) so that she'd have someone to run with.
I am not a runner. Never have been. Well, except enjoying short sprints as a kid - especially if it involved beating the boys in footraces at the local elementary school playground. But, anything longer than 50 or even 100 yards - forget it! Okay, well I admit I have jogged (with a lot of walking involved) a 10K and a few 5K charity fund raisers, but not on a regular basis.
So, last month I started jogging (with a lot of walking involved) 3-4 days a week. I started with 1 to 3 miles each time and have slowly worked up to 3 to 5 miles. Next week I go for a 6 mile jog. Now my brother tells me it will become addicting, but for me it is still a chore. But I am continuing to do it (for my daughter who is still planning to go with me). I have noticed that FINALLY after a month I have started to be able to jog more and walk less - so that is an improvement - and I did go to the half marathon website and register over the weekend - so that means I have started to believe I really can do it!
It all started last Thanksgiving when talking with my brother (a known marathon runner, which I think is completely insane) about his experiences in getting the majority of his seven children to run this half marathon the previous summer. As luck would have it my 19 year old daughter was all enthused about the idea and wanted to do it this year. Well, I told her that I'd do it with her (just in case her Uncle and Cousins weren't up to it a second year in a row) so that she'd have someone to run with.
I am not a runner. Never have been. Well, except enjoying short sprints as a kid - especially if it involved beating the boys in footraces at the local elementary school playground. But, anything longer than 50 or even 100 yards - forget it! Okay, well I admit I have jogged (with a lot of walking involved) a 10K and a few 5K charity fund raisers, but not on a regular basis.
So, last month I started jogging (with a lot of walking involved) 3-4 days a week. I started with 1 to 3 miles each time and have slowly worked up to 3 to 5 miles. Next week I go for a 6 mile jog. Now my brother tells me it will become addicting, but for me it is still a chore. But I am continuing to do it (for my daughter who is still planning to go with me). I have noticed that FINALLY after a month I have started to be able to jog more and walk less - so that is an improvement - and I did go to the half marathon website and register over the weekend - so that means I have started to believe I really can do it!
Make time for motivating lunches!
I just had a great meeting with almost a complete stranger who is now a friend and will soon be a business associate. It all stemmed from a visit a month or two ago at my place of work from a very motivating woman who was hoping to do business with the company I work for. I'll call her Victoria.
Unfortunately, my company was not able to take advantages of Victoria's opportunity, however, I remembered her energy and enthusiasm for the company she is associated with and wanted to find out more about it. Turns out that after a couple of failed attempts and scheduling conflicts we were finally able to meet for lunch today. By this time the original interest had started to wane for me, but since I had the lunch meeting booked I figured it would not hurt to follow through with it. And I have to admit I had given thought to Victoria's business products and thought I might be interested as a customer only. The product line, by the way, is a travel discount club.
Well, I am so glad I took the time to meet in person again and to find out more details about the program. For one thing, I discovered that I became more and more interested the more I heard about the potential opportunities. While I am not a gullible person, and certainly don't have time in my busy life for a lot more activity, I have been known to think about multiple business opportunities at a time.
So, after a fabulous lunch (yum!) at a great local restaurant, I have decided to tiptoe into yet another potential opportunity for the future. So, very shortly will be a business colleague of Victorias, although for me it will be very part-time for now. Still, the idea of a discount club (like Sam's club or Costco) specifically for travel - is a terrific concept and I look forward to sharing it with others.
Unfortunately, my company was not able to take advantages of Victoria's opportunity, however, I remembered her energy and enthusiasm for the company she is associated with and wanted to find out more about it. Turns out that after a couple of failed attempts and scheduling conflicts we were finally able to meet for lunch today. By this time the original interest had started to wane for me, but since I had the lunch meeting booked I figured it would not hurt to follow through with it. And I have to admit I had given thought to Victoria's business products and thought I might be interested as a customer only. The product line, by the way, is a travel discount club.
Well, I am so glad I took the time to meet in person again and to find out more details about the program. For one thing, I discovered that I became more and more interested the more I heard about the potential opportunities. While I am not a gullible person, and certainly don't have time in my busy life for a lot more activity, I have been known to think about multiple business opportunities at a time.
So, after a fabulous lunch (yum!) at a great local restaurant, I have decided to tiptoe into yet another potential opportunity for the future. So, very shortly will be a business colleague of Victorias, although for me it will be very part-time for now. Still, the idea of a discount club (like Sam's club or Costco) specifically for travel - is a terrific concept and I look forward to sharing it with others.
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