And it was awesome. Awesome.
There were 8 of us for this first run (5 others couldn't make it). Fellow running bloggers Suzy, Amanda and Darlene showed up and led a brand new mom (her baby is only 15 weeks old), Melissa, to a speedier run than she expected. Rock on, Melissa! I lead Bridget, Janis and Jen -- who are all beginner runners -- on a 2.25 mile run/walk. They did a super job! Everyone finished and I hope that everyone was proud of what they did. I know for certain that I am proud of them!
I was nervous on Saturday: The weather forecast for Sunday did not look good. Ninety percent chance of rain and NNE winds with gusts of 30-40 mph. Not ideal weather for the first run of a training session, especially for women who aren't used to running outside.
Someone must have been owed a favor from the weather gods because the stormy weather skipped us by. Yes, the wind was strong at times but we moms were stronger and we ran on!
Here we are post-run (but pre-Starbucks, which was a nice treat!):
Bridget, Janis, Jen, me, Darlene, Amanda, Melissa, SuzyI already can't wait for our next group run. But first, I need to come up with a name. Every group needs a name, right? Ideas are welcome :-)
Have a great week, everyone!
~ Felice
I had fun - so glad I came!!
ReplyDeleteHow fun that you all got together!! :D
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for organizing the group! Looking forward to the next run!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea!! I'm sure amongst the group of you, you'll come up with a great name :)
ReplyDelete...and I can't wait to know what it is.
No idea for a name, but glad the weather turned out ok and that you got to have a nice group run!
ReplyDeleteJealous! Looks like a lot of fun! Glad the weather worked out for you!
ReplyDeleteThat's cool that you have a running group full of mommas! You could all get matching Bondibands and call your self the Mother Runners. :)
ReplyDeleteLove it! Great job ladies! That's the way to end the weekend!
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ReplyDeletesounds like such fun !!
Looks like a good running group you have there!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I just read about this run on another blog too, way to go Felice...spreading the good cheer and fun!
ReplyDeleteI think it's awesome that you conceived and executed this group!!! Great job on the inaugural run and best wishes for the future.
ReplyDeleteSo glad your first group run was a success! Way to go, Moms!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on a successful first group run!
ReplyDeleteGood thing you guys didn't get blown away with the winds :)
Great idea to get everyone together! It was a lot of fun. Sorry though - I'm no good at naming groups.
ReplyDeleteAwesome. Glad you found each other and could enjoy a run together.
ReplyDeleteLove that you had a running group meet up!!! What fun :-)
ReplyDeleteSo great that you are doing this! What a great experience :)
ReplyDeleteYay! Way to go on a successful first group run!
ReplyDeleteA running mom's group?! That sounds awesome. I wish we had one of those around here. Perhaps I should start one...
ReplyDeleteI so love this!! Love the photo too!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you've put together a great group - glad to hear the first outing was a success!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds and looks like a fun group. Glad you had a fun and dry run.
ReplyDeletenot creative... but "moms on the run"?
ReplyDeleteglad your meet up and run/walk/activity went well!
You all look great! Glad the group worked out so well!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun group! I'm glad the weather held off for you :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lot of fun. I am looking for hopefully getting into a gym group of mommies where we go to the local rec center. Or even do a walking group. Might have to do a little posting around the area and see if anyone is interest.
ReplyDeleteA very good idea and you all look happy!
By the way, I work as a virtual assistant of The Healthy Moms ( http://www.thehealthymoms.net ), the site is fairly new and I thought I would drop by some mom and health related sites to spread the word.
nice turnout! i'm glad it was such a great time!!
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