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!
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