My Best Foot Forward

I'm raising money for an amazing project in Nigeria that is conducting training for emerging leaders and supporting them in designing and implementing projects the are improving the wellbeing of their communities and the environment! My life is about leading from the heart and in making a difference! I lead in my career and if in a small way I can contribute to developing leadership in places around the globe than I put my best foot forward.

My plan is to run a marathon by the time I turn 50! In fact, for my birthday in two years I strive to actually run a marathon on the date! Two years ago I tried to go from zero to 60 in thirty seconds but forgot that the body I have developed was not ready to keep up with that goal! So, I slowed it down and have embarked on a four-year plan to challenge myself - from couch potato to marathon runner in four years - slow and steady wins the race.

So, last year was about getting off the couch. I ended and began the year with two 5 KM runs and this year is dedicated to 10 KM runs; next year I will work toward a half-marathon and the year after the marathon! Why? Personally, because I want to live a healthier lifestyle, I want to be able to keep up with my son, I want to be able to physically do something that challenges me! From couch potato to a marathon - for me a challenging goal. I do it all slowly because this is not about a one-time thing, it is about a healthy lifestyle and about staying alive longer. I didn't think I would have the courage to write about this journey online, but maybe it will be a worthy story to someone. Just like in Nigeria, perhaps my slow and steady progress can assist leaders to make a change. Is my goal for one year or for three? Well, I guess I will see how it goes. I hope by me running to get off the couch and embrace 50 with wide-open healthy arms I may inspire leadership in Nigeria to flourish.

Please sponsor me and help me reach my fundraising goal!