See Mommy Run. See Baby Smile. See Mommy Get in Shape.
100 local D. C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia moms are running/walking together with babies in-tow thanks to the new seeMOMMYrun. com web group. seeMOMMYrun. com allows moms to find running/walking groups convenient to their geographic needs and time constraints.
(PRWEB) August 16, 2004
seeMOMMYrun launched its web site just two short weeks ago and has already recruited more than one hundred local area moms. seeMOMMYrun. com helps women across D. C., northern Virginia, and Maryland find running or walking groups to accommodate their geographic needs, time restraints, and fitness abilities without having to spend time away from their children. The seeMOMMYrun. com web site is a free service built by a local mom who found it difficult to find other moms interested in running regularly.
Instead of spending time and money at the gym, these seeMOMMYrun moms strap their children into jogging strollers and hit the trails. And they do it weekly. Women form their own groups or join existing groups that walk several miles or run a number of distances at varying paces. SeeMOMMYrun helps solve one of the biggest medical issues in America, the fact that Americans weigh too much and move too little. The groups also promote healthy habits for children starting at a very young age – teaching them dedication, positive body image, and even mind/body balance. Furthermore, running groups allow moms to meet other like-minded, health-conscious moms and form lasting friendships for themselves and their children.
”I have seen women running with their babies or infants "in tow" in a jogging stroller. However, the thing that struck me was the fact that they all seem to be running alone or with their spouse on the weekends. Why weren't these women finding other like-minded, healthy women to run with them? ” questioned the group’s leader, Andrea Vincent, 35. “Then I realized that northern Virginia is an extremely dispersed area with no common 'center' where people gather to socialize or workout together. Another factor of group exercise is cost. Most programs charge a fee for joining and many moms are on a tight budget. Then a solution came to me. seeMOMMYrun simply allows moms to find one another to enjoy running or walking -- the best way to get in shape and enjoy nature for free.”
SeeMOMMYrun. com also lists local running races and will soon provide online training goals to help moms keep themselves motivated, dedicated, and reaching their athletic goals. Most large local races (especially 5K and 10K races) even allow parents to run with jogging strollers. Runners in many races across the country can be seen pushing their little ones in jogging strollers all the way across the finish line…a real victory for both parent and child. The Web site offers helpful tips, articles, and a message board for its members. Join today – And get started running, walking, and taking baby for a stroll.
About seeMOMMYrun. com
SeeMOMMYrun. com is an informational Web portal that allows moms to communicate and make their own arrangements for running or walking together in groups. The site provides interactive schedules, group sign-ups, local race schedules, and advice for active moms who want to include baby in their workout routines. The site helps women stay motivated and dedicated to staying fit while also forming like-minded friendships for mom and baby. Visit us online at www. seeMOMMYrun. com for more information.
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