I have always been an avid runner, from competing in my youth in Arizona to road races across multiple cities as an adult. But I knew I needed a new workout outlet when I became a mother as long runs and a newborn were going to be the exception rather than the rule. That is where Stroller Strides came into my life.

I managed to get a run in one day after my first daughter was born and saw a bunch of strollers. I heard the instructor encouraging the moms and children laughing all while working out. It was just what I was looking for in a new city- fitness and friends. So I did some Facebook research and tried the free class. I quickly became hooked. It was not only fun for me, but my daughters have loved it also. It is such an important part of my life that when we moved across country to DC, my one stipulation is we had to be close to a FIT4MOM class. I’m excited to continue to be an instructor and help encourage others along this motherhood journey.