"Running the 2024 Boston Marathon was Life Changing", Heather Ewing

Each 26.2 mile race is really over 500 miles with training. On this path, I encounter the aspects of myself where I feel strong, powerful and those where I feel I am crawling. We have all been there! The beauty is that in each moment, training run, race prep and the big day itself, I get to consciously choose how I will feel.

Triumphant.

The Boston Marathon is the World`s Oldest Annual Marathon. It`s both a mental and physical marathon over the months and especially as it nears. Keeping yourself relaxed and "in check" is crucial.

There were various check points throughout the process to make your way to the start line. We were one of about 20 buses that took a 1-hour ride (on the highway) to drop us off at the start line. It`s intimidating. You need to set your mindset from the start to then run 26.2 miles to the finish on Boylston.

Crossing the finish line in Boston has never been more challenging and rewarding. Years ago, my sister-in-law, Ruth, and good friend Petra Kilian saw something in me that I had not yet realized.

We all have a gift, a spark and through it, dreams are awakened. For me, this was Boston. It materialized in 2019 and I`ve worked hard to get here. Over the years, I`ve adjusted my nutrition, post-run habits, and how I frame it (training when you don`t want to). It truly is a journey and the actual marathon itself takes you across a new finish line in life. It closes the loop with celebration. The entire process is held deeply in my mind, body, spirit.

The same is true of commercial realestate. A simple conversation led to the proverbial knocking on door, I took action and the right door opened. Again, utilizing a disciplined approach and consistency led to an elevated way of showing up for myself and others, adjusting and adopting new beliefs, habits, and creating a platform to Live Fully while in service of others.

A final gratitude to my Sponsors for your belief in Dreams Materialized: myVA Rocks, Underground Printing, AGH & Associates, LINK, ABSTRACT Commercial Real Estate, Angus-Young, Cirex/Madsion Commercial Real Estate and Supreme Structures Inc.

Which marathon is next? More to come....
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Ken Notes: So impressive, I want a broker that can literally run a marathon...