Do hard things!
How I Completed 12 Races in 2026 and Discovered My True Strength
PROUD. ACCOMPLISHED.
At the start of the year, I set a goal: complete one 5K every month in 2026—for a total of 12 races. My bigger objective was to get more active, spend more time in the gym, and build the endurance needed to finish every race I signed up for.
Yesterday, ahead of schedule, I crossed the finish line of my 12th race—and it was a 10K!
- ✅ 9 5Ks
- ✅ 3 10Ks
- ✅ 12 races completed in 2026
And yes, I'm pretty damn proud of myself.
This journey taught me that I can do hard things. That I'm capable of pushing beyond the limits I set for myself. That I'm even more driven than I realized. And that I actually enjoy having a challenge to chase.
It also taught me one more thing...
I still don't like running. 😆
But I like what it proves to me: that growth happens when you do things that aren't easy.
So today, I'm celebrating this accomplishment and the commitment it took to get here.
Cheers to me. 🥂 💪🏃♀️ #Proud #GoalAchieved #PersonalGrowth #5K #10K #DoHardThings
Tisha Deden is an HR executive with 25+ years leading people strategy and organizational development. As VP of HR at Group Voyagers, Inc., she oversees all HR functions and partners with senior leadership on human capital strategies. Known for her solutions-oriented approach, Tisha excels at benefira, recruitment strategy, and employee relations while balancing empathy with decisiveness to drive business growth.
