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Wednesday, December 1, 2010

December Mom of the Month

Our mom of the month program honors moms for their efforts to lead healthy lifestyles, and gives us a chance to get to know them better at the same time!






Our December Mom of the Month is Erin Shultz! Congratulations Erin!

Erin has been with us since Stroller Strides opened in March, and has set a great example for all of our members in her commitment to fitness and to Stroller Strides-- she drives all the way from Durham several times a week to our workouts (even while still working part-time as a nurse), and has made exercise a part of her regular routine, with great results. She also recently completed our "Running Mamas" 5k Training Program, running a great time in her first-ever 5k, the Apex Turkey Trot, on Sat Nov 20th! Join us in congratulating Erin, and check out her answers below to get to know her a little better ;).



Hometown: We moved a lot growing up but I mostly lived in Baltimore, MD

Current part of the Triangle that you live in: Durham, a bit of a commute to Stroller Strides but totally worth it :)

Education: Bachelor's in Nursing

Stroller Strides Member since: the beginning :)

Members of your Family: My husband Bret and our 14 month old daughter Olivia

Tell us about your child/children: Olivia is the light of our lives! She is fun, energetic and always on the go!

Current/previous Career: I have been a NICU nurse for 12 years and currently work part-time. It was my first love before Bret and Olivia :)

What was your childhood ambition? To be a mom

What does motherhood mean to you? It means everything to me. I have wanted to be a mom my whole life and it has met and exceeded all of my expectations!

What is the furthest you have been from home? I went to Spain on a high school trip.

What has Stroller Strides done for you? It has kept me motivated to exercise even on days when I don't really feel like it. It is so nice to be able to exercise with Olivia in tow and not have to worry about childcare. It also provided us with a nice structure/routine to our day especially when she was an infant.

What is your favorite exercise? I enjoy the arm toning exercises because that's not something I would do on my own.

What is your proudest moment? The day Olivia was born!

What are three of your favorite things (besides your family!)? The beach, good food, and a nice hot bath! Not all at the same time :)

Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us or makes you unique. I've lived in 9 states. MD, CA, NY, NH, NC, VA, PA, WA, VT

If we asked your spouse what they think your best qualities are, what would they say? I asked him and he said patience and that I'm a good mom.