Going the Distance: Why I Believe Excellence Is a Pursuit Worth Running
By Adam Glendye, LPC — Founder of The Pursuit Counseling
The Starting Line
If you’ve ever stood at the starting line of a race — whether it’s your first 5K or a hundred-mile ultramarathon — you know the mix of excitement and fear that comes with it. There’s a quiet question every runner asks themselves: Can I actually do this?
That same question shows up in life and business all the time. Can I lead this company well? Can I rebuild after burnout? Can I keep going when the path gets hard?
I’ve asked those questions myself — on the trail, in business, and in life. And what I’ve learned is this: excellence isn’t about perfection — it’s about endurance.
From Counseling Room to Boardroom
As a licensed professional counselor, I’ve spent years walking alongside people through seasons of change, stress, and growth. My clients range from professionals and business owners to parents and young adults navigating transition.
At the same time, I work as a business coach, helping leaders develop clarity, confidence, and culture. What I’ve seen over and over again is that professional success and personal wellbeing aren’t separate pursuits — they’re deeply connected.
A thriving life requires both focus and flexibility. It’s knowing when to push and when to rest. It’s leading yourself before you lead others.
Lessons From the Long Run
Running ultramarathons has taught me more about mental health and leadership than any textbook ever could.
In a 100-mile race, you don’t win by running fast — you “win” by not quitting. You learn to keep moving even when every muscle says stop. You learn to manage your mindset, break down big goals into small steps, and stay connected to your why when the finish line still feels miles away.
That’s what therapy and coaching are about too. It’s about building the endurance to keep showing up — for your work, your relationships, your purpose, and yourself.
Why I Started The Pursuit Counseling
I founded The Pursuit Counseling on one simple belief:
Growth doesn’t have to come from breaking down — it can come from leaning in.
At The Pursuit, we help people chase what matters most — whether that’s peace, purpose, or performance. My role is to help you clarify where you’re headed, remove the roadblocks, and rediscover the strength that’s already in you.
The Finish Line (That’s Never Really the Finish Line)
Every race ends with a finish line — but every finish line is also a new starting point. That’s how I see personal and professional growth.
I don’t just help people survive the race — I help them learn to love the pursuit.
If you’re ready to go the distance — in business, in life, or within yourself — I’d be honored to run alongside you.