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!
May's featured "Mom of the Month" is: Liz Fulton!
Congrats Liz!
Liz has been a Stroller Strides member for the past year, and works out weekly with our Durham moms at Southpoint and Herndon Park. Liz has been such a
wonderful addition to our Stroller Strides family. Her laughter is
hard not to join in with and make you feel like she was your friend from
the first "hello". It's certainly easy to see why Cole is so full of life and why
he is so generous with the high fives. Liz is a great mom and it has
been such a joy to see her family embark on a new chapter when we all
get to meet Baby Boy Fulton very soon!! Please join us in congratulating Liz and read on to get to know her a little better!
Hometown:
Troy, Ohio
Current part of the Triangle that you live in:
Durham
Education:
I am a Virginia Tech grad (2007) and majored in Communications
Stroller Strides Member since:
June (I think??) 2013
Members of your Family:
My husband is Michael, 2 year old son Cole, and our dogs Daisy and
Gryffin. Son #2 is coming in June!
Tell us about your children:
Cole turned 2 in April and is a happy rambunctious toddler. He loves everything with wheels, especially Thomas the train, and running as much as he can!
Current/previous Career:
I worked at CA Technologies doing communications for the support team. Customer letters, newsletters, presentations, etc.
What was your childhood ambition?
To be a teacher
What does motherhood mean to you?
Motherhood is the career I was always meant to have. It is challenging, yet fun at the same time. I didn’t know how much love I would feel until I became a mother and it is extremely rewarding for me.
What is the furthest you have been from home?
Hawaii
What has Stroller Strides or meant to you?
When first joining Stroller Strides it was about being able to exercise without finding childcare for Cole. It’s still a good workout, but now it’s more about being part of a community of supportive moms. I have gained so much from the friends I’ve made through this group!
What is your favorite exercise?
Wall sits, not because I love them, but because I feel the burn afterwards so I know it’s working on something!
What is your proudest moment?
Running a marathon when Cole was only 11 months old
What are three of your favorite things (besides your family!)?
Watching movies, baking, and photography
Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us or makes you
unique.
Before we were parents, in 2008 we hosted an 8 year old girl from
Minsk, Belarus for a summer in the Children of Chernobyl program through
our church. We have stayed in touch with her family and occasionally send
messages to them through facebook.
If we asked your spouse what they think your best qualities are, what would
they say?
I thought it would be easiest to ask him! He says, “You are a real
person, never fake. You are the most unselfish person I know, everything
you say and do always has everyone else’s best interest in mind. And you
are a very classy person.”
What advice would you give to moms looking to get back into shape?
Just start small! Getting back into shape doesn’t happen quickly, but if
you make it a priority in your life, it will come! Surround yourself with
positive influences who know your goals and will be supportive of them.
Troy, Ohio
Current part of the Triangle that you live in:
Durham
Education:
I am a Virginia Tech grad (2007) and majored in Communications
Stroller Strides Member since:
June (I think??) 2013
Members of your Family:
My husband is Michael, 2 year old son Cole, and our dogs Daisy and
Gryffin. Son #2 is coming in June!
Tell us about your children:
Cole turned 2 in April and is a happy rambunctious toddler. He loves everything with wheels, especially Thomas the train, and running as much as he can!
Current/previous Career:
I worked at CA Technologies doing communications for the support team. Customer letters, newsletters, presentations, etc.
What was your childhood ambition?
To be a teacher
What does motherhood mean to you?
Motherhood is the career I was always meant to have. It is challenging, yet fun at the same time. I didn’t know how much love I would feel until I became a mother and it is extremely rewarding for me.
What is the furthest you have been from home?
Hawaii
What has Stroller Strides or meant to you?
When first joining Stroller Strides it was about being able to exercise without finding childcare for Cole. It’s still a good workout, but now it’s more about being part of a community of supportive moms. I have gained so much from the friends I’ve made through this group!
What is your favorite exercise?
Wall sits, not because I love them, but because I feel the burn afterwards so I know it’s working on something!
What is your proudest moment?
Running a marathon when Cole was only 11 months old
What are three of your favorite things (besides your family!)?
Watching movies, baking, and photography
Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us or makes you
unique.
Before we were parents, in 2008 we hosted an 8 year old girl from
Minsk, Belarus for a summer in the Children of Chernobyl program through
our church. We have stayed in touch with her family and occasionally send
messages to them through facebook.
If we asked your spouse what they think your best qualities are, what would
they say?
I thought it would be easiest to ask him! He says, “You are a real
person, never fake. You are the most unselfish person I know, everything
you say and do always has everyone else’s best interest in mind. And you
are a very classy person.”
What advice would you give to moms looking to get back into shape?
Just start small! Getting back into shape doesn’t happen quickly, but if
you make it a priority in your life, it will come! Surround yourself with
positive influences who know your goals and will be supportive of them.
