Running Strong

We are well into our second session of Mommy Strong Run and, WOW, I'm so impressed with the strength and determination of the beautiful moms in the group. Mommy Strong Run was created as an outlet for fun, friendship, fitness, and motherhood (plus, running is really great for the post baby body) ~ a place for moms to hang with their babies, and meet other moms, all while running (or sometimes walking).

Don't get me wrong, we chat and share ideas, and drink Starbucks, but we also really really work out. This workout is no joke. Running is hard, especially after you have a baby. Never before (Never!) have I enjoyed running as a form of exercise. I know that it is a great way to focus, be one with your thoughts, find your zen, relieve stress, etc., but for me, I have always found my zen while sitting on the couch enjoying reality tv. Unfortunately, the sit-on-the-couch-watching-tv- workout didn't whip me into shape - I should know, I tried it for 6 months after having my daughter, Clover.

I didn't really get it until I started running with Clover. Now running is a totally different experience for me ~ I can share it with her, and she can share in my joy when I accomplish my goals. Not to mention that you burn far more calories pushing a 22 pound stroller carrying a 22 pound toddler (do the math)!

Mommy Strong Run meets every Tuesday for a strength building, esteem boosting, super sweet, smile filled training run. I really love it, and I really love seeing other moms love it, too!

For more info on training with the coolest of cool Dallas moms visit my Stroller Strides website or the Stroller Strides of Dallas Facebook page.

Run Strong Moms!

One Year Later

Today I had my One Year Anniversary with Stroller Strides of Dallas. Wow. Can't even believe it's been a whole year. I watched Clover run around the playground today, and immediately thought back to last May when she just sat/lay quietly in her jog stroller - not making a peep. No so much now. She is like a little adorable maniac baby person. She has come so far in one year (and so have I). Right after I had her, I spent most of my time on the couch. I got very cozy with the couch for the first 3 months - this was a couch that I couldn't even get up off of by myself while holding my baby. Even though I worked out during my pregnancy, I really felt like I left every bit of muscle and all my flexibility in the hospital when I left. I was like mush. And, I needed my husband to give me a "boost" off the couch. So embarrassing.

One Year Later, all that has changed. I'm able to push myself to do exercises I never dreamed I could do ~ and I get to help other moms push themselves physically, too. All so we can be stronger, more confident women, wives, moms, and role models. I am so proud of my little business, and of Clover, and of each and every mom I meet in class who also puts her health and personal well being first. You can't take care of anyone if you don't take care of yourself first! All the moms in my class inspire me more than they know, and I'm grateful for all the support and friendship I've gained in the last year. Congratulations, Stroller Strides of Dallas. Congrats and thanks for giving me the strength to be better in every way.