The recent turbulent times left their mark, also on my health. While I help people and organizations to navigate disruption and turbulent times, I need a dose of my own medicine right now.
Too many hours sitting, reduced social interaction and lots of virtual meetings, a single mom with a very energetic young man diving into puberty, after 30 years in the secure employee contract becoming a freelance startup … this took a toll.
What are you so enthusiastic about, that even if it is hard, this gets you off the couch, away from the screen, and sparks the discipline you need to start moving? No matter that it hurts first, muscles are aching, and you just want to snuggle another half hour before facing the next day?
For me, that is endurance riding: long distance competitions through nature on my horse. Before I got pregnant, I competed on a regular basis. Always focused on enjoying the journey, making sure my horse get healthy and fit over the distance.
In 2024, 2 weeks after my 55th birthday, the endurance riding association in Germany is offering a unique competition: 1.200 km from the Alps to the Northern Sea shore in 26 days, with 60 riders and their horses. And I am one of them.
Organizational and Personnel Development is a test for your endurance – I thrive with such challenges, in my business as in my sport. Follow my journey on Instagramm #mychallenge55 through preparation, smaller competitions and in August 2024 the BIG ONE.