One Win at a Time: How a 5K Turned into a Half Marathon — and a New Level of Leadership
- kwyattgerman
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
Before I ever thought about running a half marathon, I simply wanted to do something for ME. I joined a running community, signed up for a small 5K, and told myself: "Just start. Just move.”
One step became a routine. One routine became discipline. And that discipline grew into something I never expected.
My Running Progression
Tampa Police 5K — my first step
P&J 10K — pushing my limits
St. Pete Half Marathon — 13.1 miles (2hrs :05mins finish time!)
I didn’t jump to the big goal.
I didn’t have the whole plan.
I didn’t move fast — I just kept moving.
You don’t have to take giant leaps.
You just have to keep moving — one win at a time.
🏅 Race Day: A Test of Discipline, Faith & Mindset
By mile 11, my body was tired, and my focus started slipping.
But at the perfect moment, God sent motivation through another runner — someone who had just completed the NYC Marathon — and that push carried me to the finish line.
When I crossed, I told myself:
“I didn’t break. I leveled up.”
This journey wasn’t just physical.
It was mental, emotional, spiritual, and personal growth.
🌱 How Running Mirrors the ALF & Business Journey
The same discipline it takes to train for a half marathon is the same discipline needed to:
start an ALF
lead people
stay compliant
rebuild after setbacks
take risks
finish what you start
step into your next level
Running taught me powerful truths:
✔ Discipline creates transformation
✔ Consistency builds confidence
✔ Small wins lead to big success
✔ You can rise, even when tired
✔ Progress matters more than perfection
Success — in running and in business — is built step by step, decision by decision, mile by mile.
🤝 Why You Need Community, Coaching & Support
One of the biggest lessons from this journey is this:
You cannot grow alone.
I didn’t finish 13.1 miles without support.
I didn’t stay committed without accountability.
I didn’t improve without a community.
And the Assisted Living industry is the same.
It is:
heavily regulated
constantly changing
challenging
complex
emotionally demanding
To succeed, you need:
a trainer
a coach
a consultant
a community that pushes you forward
This is exactly why SBK Academy and Services by Keneshia exist — to give you:
✔ Real guidance
✔ A clear roadmap
✔ Accountability
✔ Industry knowledge
✔ Confidence
✔ Support when things get overwhelming
No one succeeds alone — not in running, not in leadership, and not in the ALF world.
📣 Ready to Start Your ALF Journey? December Training Is Your First Mile
Just like the 5K prepared me for the 10K…
And the 10K prepared me for the half marathon…
Core Training is your first step toward your ALF journey in 2026.
SBK Academy’s December sessions are now open:
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One class.
One decision.
One step toward your next chapter.
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Take your first step today — one win at a time.
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