I wouldn't necessarily say that I am shy. I mean, I can talk to people and I'm not terrible in groups. Sure, I get the usual amount of anxiety in new social situations and I hate speaking in front of groups. But, I think I'm pretty average in the sociability category.
One thing I'm not, though, is a stepper-outer. I'm right there to cheer on someone else's good idea, but I'm rarely the one to orchestrate anything more than a playdate here and there or perhaps a dinner out with friends.
And one more thing: I'm a solo runner. I'm not a grouper.
So, this is big for me. I've decided to step out. I'm starting a group.
See, I've had this idea of motivating other moms to run for a while but, aside from going a little over-board with the "you can do it!" pep talks when moms tell me they want to run, I haven't done anything about it. Because, well, what would I do? Walk around Target and tell every harried mom I meet that she should start running? Stalk the fitness book shelf in the library to see if any moms are interested in getting in shape? Take out an ad on Craigslist?
None of that really seems like me. So, here's my plan:
I'm going to start a group of moms who want to become runners. We'll work together for three months and, at the end, we'll run the Freihofer's Run for Women together. The 5K takes place on June 5th in Albany and it is all women and just one of my favorite races ever.
I'm not a coach but I think that I can motivate others well and I know enough about running that I can help each mom/runner develop a training plan that will have them crossing the finish line strong, without having the training take over their lives. Because I know how it is being a mom and having to fit running into regular life. It can be tough but it can be done!
I'm not going to have the group run together every week, because I think that might be too much commitment for many moms. Instead, everyone will have a plan and we'll run together at least three times before the race.
And I'll be the biggest running mom cheerleader these mom/runners will ever know.
They will probably grow sick of me. But I can take it.
So, that's it. Me, stepping out. What do you think?
~ Felice
PS: Oh, yeah. You interested? Know someone who might be? E-mail me: felicehalf at yahoo dot com.
PPS: There are other mentor programs, like the awesome No Boundaries one at Fleet Feet Sports. Those are terrific and, yes, I considered getting involved and becoming a mentor. But, I couldn't work that out with my schedule and I really, really want to focus on motivating moms, so I thought this would be the best situation.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
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Sounds great!!! NoBo meetings are on mondays so if you get together any other day I would love to step out with you :)
I will spread the word!
this is a GREAT idea!!!!! so awesome :)
what a great idea! I don't doubt that you can get a bunch of Mom's hooked on running!
How cool!!
Good for you! I've been thinking about starting a running group in my town too. I moved here 2 years ago and have made 2 real friends. What a good way to meet people and stay motivated!
That's awesome! Wish I lived there!!
That is such a great idea! I wish I lived closer now!!!
I think that's wonderful!! I do have a coaching certification so if you need any tips or anything in a plan, just holler. And my friends just wrote a book: Run Like a Mother (wwww.runlikeamotherbook.com) if you wanted to have some other mom inspirational stories to share with your group (I'm plugging the book bigtime since I have a very small piece in it :) ). Good luck with the group, I wish I lived nearby to join!!
You are much braver than I am.
I will post about your group on some forums I lurk at.
Great idea and good luck
That sounds like such a good idea! I am sure you will be a great influence on these women!! I wish I lived closer!
Good for you! I am more of a follower so I know what you mean. I love all women races. I have done Freihopher twice and really loved it although one time it was pouring buckets. You could have wrung us out.
I think that's a great idea. Let me know where and when you're running. I may join you.
what a wonderful empowering idea.
great idea. The nice part will be that while you are inspiring and motivating them, you will probably find something about the group that inspires and motivates you too.
good luck
running in a group is THE BEST! great idea!
Sounds like you are on the right track with the best of intentions. I totally saw myself in your entry. I am also a solo runner, yet I have been trying to encourage my mom friends to enter in races and therefore, start running. You can try starting a group in your area on meetup.com. Good luck!
Nice job taking some risks!
That is such a good idea! How wonderfully supportive!
I wish I were your neighbor.
Way to go! You will have such a positive affect on people :)
That's great! I wish I were close enough to join in - we don't really have any running groups around here, & if there are any running meet-ups, it's not conducive to kiddie school hours.
what a great idea! i hope you find many new mom-runner friends :) i would come even though i'm not a mom if i were close!
I think that sounds cool! And honestly, I think once you get it started, people will definitely want to meet more than three times prior to the start of the race. They'll love it!
I love this initiative! What a great idea and I have no doubt this will be a great fit for you. I hope you make some new running/Mom friends in the process!
That's such a great idea! Way to step out there and RUN with it!
Sign me up! I am ready!
Who better to run that than you! AWESOME!
Super idea! It will be fun to follow along on your blog and see how it goes.
Great! That's an awesome idea :) I hope it's a huge success :)
this sounds perfect!! you'll be awesome leading it!
That's awesome! I've actually been thinking about starting a "run during preschool" group.
Wonderful idea. Let me know if you need anyone to run along occasionally.
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