Since deciding to train for the Miami ING marathon, I have started a bit of conditioning, although early, I just don't want to start from scratch in Sept for the Jan. marathon. I decided to start my Sunday's with a positive attitude and a feeling of accomplishment. I am just running a couple days a week - with cross-training in between, but Sunday's are for the long run. My long runs only consist of 6-7 miles right now and won't advance until Sept, but I find this a good base. It also get's all the cobwebs out of my brain and allows me to think more clearly.

While running, I compared being in Real Estate to running the marathon. You start from scratch. You build on past history, contacts and knowledge. You get better at the process. The reality is.... the transaction is over (you run your first marathon, 1/2 marathon or 5 K - or the home is sold) and you start from scratch and a whole new set of challenges begin. 

It's that feeling of accomplishment... while running - you do what you never thought you could and become empowered and self confident. While selling - you overcome obsticles, overcome situations with creative solutions and complete the process with a deposit in your account. They both bring you torment and joy..... just a thought.