Running a 10K (6 miles) was never on my most “desirable things in the world to do list,” however, the opportunity to join The Sole Sisters running troupe was just too enticing to give up. Did I mention that I dislike – no hate running – so making it through the 14 weeks of training were some of the hardest weeks I had ever endured. I liken it to starting a WAHM business – it takes perseverance, commitment and a whole lot of endurance.
Persevere Even When You Want to Quit: Running my own WAHM business has been the most “up and down” experience of my working career…way harder than having a job. During our running clinic we’d build up to the hill climbs – “run and up and down this hill 6 times ladies” came the bellow from the fit blonde at the head of the pack. Not another hill or should I call it a challenge. There have been times where I have just wanted to turn around and crawl back to the old 9-5 experience… wouldn’t that be easier than being a WAHM. But it takes looking back to see just how far I have come that keeps me persevering. What about you?
Commitment is the Key to Success: It if wasn’t for the other 100+ women that expected me to be at the running clinic, I’m not sure I would have backed-out of the clinic let along run the 10K. Staying accountable to others and myself forced me to commit the time and energy to succeeding. Success can come in many forms so commit to making your WAHM endeavor what you envisioned from start to finish.
Endurance Makes You Stronger: It’s a cliché line isn’t it – “stay the course and you will get stronger” but, fortunately, it’s true. After 14 weeks of running, my knees still hurt but the fact it; I can now run a lot further than 3 months ago. I’ve seen many WAHM’s jump out of the entrepreneur world when the pain set in. When you see a lone woman at the 9K mark of a 10K holding a sign saying “YOU CAN DO IT”, you somehow find that extra oomph to stay the course.
In short, I’m not really talking about running a 10K, I’m talking about having the perseverance, commitment and endurance needed to create a WAHM business that is all you. Yes, there will be hills to climb, yes you will feel pain but in the long run, you can look back and be proud of the distance you have travelled.
About this Alpha WAHM Blogger: Theresa Scholes is the owner of Click Virtual Assistance specializing in social media and internet marketing strategies and implementation for the online business owner. A firm believer in matching the right actions to realistic goals, Theresa helps time strapped entrepreneurs use the social web to raise their profile and boost profits. 
