Embrace Every Mile: Career Lessons from Marathon Running

Roxanne Bartley, single parent, entrepreneur, executive, and marathoner, has found powerful parallels between running and her professional life.   

“The training of a marathon runner mirrors the path of a female executive. Both require enormous amounts of discipline, perseverance, and a commitment to continuous self improvement. Just as long distance training demands consistency and endurance, shaping yourself as a leader in this industry necessitates stamina, a thirst for knowledge, and a relentless pursuit of personal and professional development.”

From surrounding yourself with those will will cheer you on to showing up at the start line ready to run your best race, Roxanne shares how acknowledging these parallels can help you to embrace every mile.