May 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!

May's featured Mom of the Month is our newest Instructor, Ann Hallgren! 

Ann joined our Stroller Strides of Raleigh team as an instructor this past January, and we are so glad to have her on board!  Ann was our dedicated coach of our first-ever Half Marathon Training for Moms this year, and helped kick off our amazing Body Back workout program in January as well.  She recently completed her training to teach our Stroller Strides workouts as well, and will continue to help our mamas get their Bodies Back through all of our various upcoming workout programs!  Ann also has her own Personal Training business, if anyone is interested in one-on-one help, Fitting in Fitness, http://www.fittinginfitness.org/index.html.  Ann is a nationally certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor, a former national level college cross country runner, and former high school cross country and track coach.  

Our moms who have had her as a coach in Running Mamas and Body Back have nothing but great things to say about Ann, her inspiration as a coach, and her awesome workouts!  Join us in congratulating Ann, welcoming her to the Stroller Strides community, and get to know her a little better below. 

Hometown: Okemos, Michigan

Current part of the Triangle that you live in: Cary, near Bond Park.

Education: BA in Education from Wheaton College and ISSA certification in personal training

Members of your Family: David, husband, Ryan,5 year old son

Tell us about your child: He is a kindergartener at Laurel Park Elementary.  He is a perfectionist with a huge silly side. He loves art, Mario games, reading, running with Mommy and wrestling with Daddy.

Current/previous Career: I run a personal training business and am an instructor for Body Back, Running Mamas and Stroller Strides.

What was your childhood ambition? When I was 3 I wanted to be a Chimney Sweep, so I could be like Santa. A few years later I wanted to be a jockey in the Kentucky Derby.

What does motherhood mean to you? Being a mother changes everything. I thought I knew what love and sacrifice meant before he was born, but you don't really understand until you see the trust they have in you. My son is all the best parts of me and he inspires me to be my best more often, because I know I am his example of what it means to grow up. I also love how he makes me see the world with childlike enthusiasm again. A plane flight is not an annoyance to get through, but a chance to fly through the sky! A trail is not just to walk for exercise, but a magical world to explore.

What is the furthest you have been from home? Australia. It was amazing and I would love to go back again for longer.

What have you enjoyed the most about instructing for the Body Back program? Sharing the way exercise makes us feel strong and empowered in all areas of our lives. When you see that you can set goals, work hard and stick to what is important to you, it reminds you that you are rarely as stuck in one place as you feel and makes you believe again in all you are capable of.

What is your favorite exercise? Running outside.

What is your proudest moment? Besides the day I married the most amazing man and the day I became a mom to my little guy, I would have to say running at the NCAA Nationals in College.

What are three of your favorite things (besides your family!)? Being in nature (especially around the ocean or the mountains), running and reading a great book.

Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us or makes you unique. I can play ping pong well enough with my left hand to beat most people. If I can't win left handed, I get to use the line from Princess Bride, "There is something you should know, I am not really left handed." =)

If we asked your spouse what they think your best qualities are, what would they say? I asked him and he said that I was dedicated, detail orientated and perseverant.

What advice would you give to moms looking to get back into shape? First, do not feel guilty for taking time for yourself. Exercising and eating healthy will make you a more energetic, healthy, confident and well-rounded mom and wife, and that will benefit your family in so many ways. Second, commit to sticking with the healthy changes you want to make, completely for the first week, even though it may feel impossible, and before you know it you will start develop the habits that will help you and to feel the amazing benefits, and you will not want to go backward and give those up.

April 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!

April's Mom of the Month is: Mary Oglesby! Congrats Mary!

Mary first joined our programs as a "Running Mama" in the fall of 2010, and built her way up from walking to jogging and completed her first 5k, the Turkey Trot, that November with the support of her teammates and her family cheering her on. She then joined Stroller Strides and has been an integral part of our "Stroller Strides family" ever since, be-friending all of our awesome mommies, while her daughter Taylor be-friended all of their kids! She's participated in 3 seasons now of Running Mamas (including one season and race while pregnant with daughter Kenzie!) and also just completed our inaugural 8-week "Body Back" bootcamp program, where she pushed hard, surpassed limits, lost weight and inches, gained muscle, helped cheer her fellow 5:45am mamas on, and made amazing changes in her health, fitness, strength, and body composition! Mary is truly an inspirational mama for all of us, with a lot of determination and hard work, a lot of smiles and laughs, and a great spirit and willingness to help out all of the other moms she meets.

Join us in congratulating Mary, and read on to get to know her better!

Hometown: GAULEY BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA

Current part of the Triangle that you live in: RALEIGH

Education: ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING

Stroller Strides Member since: SEPT. 2010

Members of your Family: JAY, TAYLOR, KENZIE, DOGS... VEGAS, RENO AND PEACHES

Tell us about your children: TAYLOR IS 3 AND A MINI VERSION OF ME, SHE HAS NEVER MET A STRANGER, IS VERY FUNNY AND SHE LIKES A GOOD PARTY!!! KENZIE IS 7 MONTHS OLD AND SEEMS TO BE VERY SWEET AND EASY GOING

Current/previous Career: PREVIOUSLY I WORKED 10 YEARS AS AN RN IN INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC CARE, I LOVED MY JOB AND MISS A LOT OF THINGS ABOUT IT BUT WOULD NOT TRADE STAYING AT HOME FOR THE WORLD

What was your childhood ambition? TO BE A TEACHER

What does motherhood mean to you? THESE GIRLS ARE MY WORLD, I HAVE ENJOYED EVERY MINUTE OF THIS WILD ROLLER COASTER KNOWN AS PARENTHOOD. I KEEP REMINDING MYSELF THAT THIS TIME IS PRECIOUS, ENJOY IT, EVEN THOUGH SOME DAYS ARE BETTER THAN OTHERS!!!

What is the furthest you have been from home? ARUBA

What has Stroller Strides done for you?

STROLLER STRIDES HAS GIVEN ME A NETWORK THAT I DID NOT REALIZE I NEEDED TO SURVIVE! I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD ENJOY THE WORKOUTS OR THE GROUP BUT I AM GLAD I GAVE IT A TRY AND REALIZED EXACTLY HOW POWERFUL OF A NETWORK IT IS. THIS IS MY "FAMILY" HERE IN THE TRIANGLE AND I WOULD NOT TRADE IT FOR ANYTHING!

How was your recent experience with the Body Back program?

BODY BACK WAS HARD BUT ENJOYABLE AT THE SAME TIME. I AM NOT A MORNING PERSON SO THE 545 START TIME WAS A BIT ROUGH SOME DAYS. I AM SHOCKED AT HOW MUCH STRONGER I BECAME IN 8 SHORT WEEKS, I NEVER IMAGINED HOW MUCH YOUR PHYSICAL APPEARANCE CAN CHANGE THAT QUICKLY. I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT ROUND AND SEEING HOW MUCH FITTER I BECOME!

What have you enjoyed most about the Running Mamas program?

I LIKE THE GRADUAL INCREASE IN RUNNING TIMES, I DO NOT ENJOY RUNNING AT ALL BUT I HAVE LIKED THE PROGRAM THE 2 TIMES I COMPLETED IT. IT GAVE ME A SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT TO FINISH THE RACE

What is your favorite exercise? TRICEP DIPS

What is your proudest moment? THE DAY WE BROUGHT KENZIE HOME FROM THE NICU AND UNITED AS A FAMILY OF 4 TO START OUR JOURNEY TOGETHER

What are three of your favorite things (besides your family!)? WEST VIRGINIA FOOTBALL, TAKING VACATIONS AND CHERRY COKE ZERO

Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us or makes you unique. I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA HOW TO MAKE A POT OF COFFEE

If we asked your spouse what they think your best qualities are, what would they say? HE SAID HE IS ALWAYS AMAZED AT HOW QUICKLY I CAN MAKE THINGS BETTER WHEN EITHER ONE OF THE GIRLS ARE HAVING THEIR MOMENTS

What advice would you give to moms looking to get back into shape? YOU CAN DO IT, IT MAY NOT BE EASY AND SOME DAYS IT MAY SUCK THE LIFE OUT OF YOU BUT IT CAN BE DONE. WHY WAIT, WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO LOSE!!!

(Mary completing last spring's 5k, 4 months pregnant, and cheering! :) )

March 2012 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!

March's Mom of the Month is: Kimberly Stephenson! Congrats Kimberly!

Kimberly has been with us at Stroller Strides almost since the beginning, she joined the month after we opened in spring 2010, and has continued to fit in her Stroller Strides workouts among her part-time work as a Registered Dietician at UNC, as well as before and after the birth of her son, Grant, last year. Kimberly keeps smiling as she works hard at Stroller Strides as well as, most recently, in our evening "Body Back" program for moms (where she is known as "the cheerleader" for her determination and willingness to cheer her fellow moms on and keep everyone motivated!). She is an inspiration to all of us in terms of working hard, juggling motherhood and work and fitness, AND keeping up a great attitude. The story of her two miracle children is also an inspiration to all of the moms out there who struggle waiting for their children to arrive in their lives. Thank you for sharing Kimberly, as it may help moms out there who are dealing with similar challenges. And those who have been through them know just how important it is to value your time with your little ones and the amazing (albeit exhausting ;) ) experience of motherhood.

Join us in congratulating Kimberly, and read on to get to know her a little better!

Hometown: Boone, NC
Current part of the Triangle that you live in: Apex. The Peak of Good Living, so the water tower says.
Education: Masters in Nutrition
Stroller Strides Member since: April 2010
Members of your Family: Myself, husband Daniel whom I met at the Longbranch in Raleigh, daughter Scarlett Evelyn 3 years, and son Grant Everett 1 year.

Tell us about your child/children: Scarlett was placed with love into our arms through open domestic adoption at her birth. We remain in contact with her wonderful birthmother, whom we call Angel Anna because she brought us a gift from God.

We chose adoption after bearing the sadness and loss of 3 miscarriages. Everyone asks about IVF and we signed up a couple of times but never went through with it. God had other plans for creating our little family.

When Scarlett was one, we had the courage to try again and Grant came along. I was truly shocked when I didn't miscarry. Despite a back injury, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and meconium aspiration, he popped out just perfect. He is the second little miracle that came into my life. I love them both with every inch of my being.

Current/previous Career: Registered Dietitian in Pediatrics at UNC's Children's Hospital. I've been there 13 years; part-time after Scarlett came along. Currently, I work with children who have Cystic Fibrosis.

What was your childhood ambition? I wanted to be Ramona Quimby or Nancy Drew.
What does motherhood mean to you? Because it was so elusive to me for so long, I really treasure it. It's a gift from our Creator that makes you love greater than you've ever loved before. I say to my husband all the time, "look at those beautiful children."
What is the furthest you have been from home? Switzerland, as a chaperone for my (much) younger sister's High School Senior class trip.
What has Stroller Strides done for you? It's helped me maintain a regular exercise routine that involves the kids instead of excluding them.

What have you enjoyed most about the Body Back program? It's given me the accountability that I needed to focus on my health again. I know what to eat and how to exercise, but too often those get put on the back burner while caring for the children.
What is your favorite exercise? Dancing.
What is your proudest moment? My masters thesis research was published in the New England Journal of Medicine. It looked at the effect of weight loss in lactating women on the growth of their infants.

What are three of your favorite things (besides your family!)? Clogging, wakeboarding, and Topsail Beach.
Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us or makes you unique. I've clogged at the Grand Ole Opry and danced on CMT's (old) TV show "Club Dance".
If we asked your spouse what they think your best qualities are, what would they say? I would guess compassionate and organized.

But I asked him and he said my best quality was that I'm a good mom to our children. He also said I'm a kick-&@$ cook and Clogger.

What advice would you give to moms looking to get back into shape? Join Stroller Strides or Body Back, of course! Seriously, I do say that all the time.

Why join Running Mamas Training programs, vs just running on your own?

Our seasonal “Running Mamas” 5k training program is kicking off in just a few short weeks!

This program designed specifically for moms will help beginners (or those who haven’t run in a while) build up to running a full 5k, OR our experienced running coaches can also help current runners to focus on their speed and beat their goal race day times. We also have a 10k program available, either as an add-on after the 5k, or on its own.

Some may be wondering, is it worth joining a group like this, or should I just train for a 5k (or 10k) on my own?

Here are just a few reasons why a group training program can make a difference in your spring running plans…

Make a commitment as part of a group of moms working towards the same goal!

Every season, moms of all ages and fitness levels start off the program together and are immensely supportive of one another. There is a great sense of camaraderie—we’re all in this together! It is so much more fun to run with supportive friends on a regular basis, and we all cheer for one another, each week and on race day!

You won’t have to make up a training plan for yourself!

Sure you can find various training plans online, but how do you decide among all of the options? What if you find certain training assignments to be too tough or too easy? Should you blend some of them or just stick with one? Our Running Mamas training plans have helped moms for several seasons attain their running goals.Beginners have gone from barely being able to jog 2 minutes at a time, to running the full 5k goal race. Others who were more experienced were able to surpass their timing goals by race day.

Our plans are a blend of national Stroller Strides 5k/10k training and the well-known “Couch to 5k” plans, and there are 3 different tracks based upon what your starting jogging level is (Beginner—for those not able to jog much at all at the start; Intermediate—for those able to jog 1-2 miles at start of program; and Advanced—for those already able to jog 3 miles at a time, who’d like to focus on speed training.) Training plans focus on time initially, then distance, and include speed training, hill intervals, timed mile and two-mile runs, tapering at the end, and more.

We’ll help you MAKE IT HAPPEN!!

How easy is it to plan to run, only to get caught up with everything else at home and in motherhood, and never get out the door?? If you’re trying to make yourself train on your own, it can be that much tougher to get regular training runs in. Sign up for a group training plan and you’ll be more likely to make your runs happen, especially with your coach and fellow mamas looking out for you.

Get your questions answered

What should I be eating on days when I run? How many days per week is best to train? Should I do any other exercise on my non-running days? Should I focus on speed or distance? How do I know if I’m hydrated? What should my goal be this week? How do I increase my race day speed? These are the types of questions your trained running coach can answer. Throughout our 8 week program, you’ll receive tips on all of the above topics and more, at the coached sessions, in your weekly emails, and through our private facebook group. Plus—get extra training sessions such as Yoga for Runners, Core Workouts for Runners, Nutrition & Hydration tips, sneaker discounts, family race day photos, and more!

Get personalized training advice

Between the three levels of overall training, the advice of your running coach, the personal guidance surveys and feedback offered, you’ll get continuous feedback on your progress and what your next steps should be….much more helpful to your training than trying to figure it all out on your own.

We’re all moms and we’ve all been through what you’re going through!

Challenges getting out the door, little ones exhausting you and making you question your plan to run on a given day, coordinating naps and feeding and carpools, lack of sleep, and lack of time for anything for yourself! Train for a goal that will help you feel great about yourself with the support of other moms. You’ll be amazed at what you CAN accomplish, and feeling better physically, mentally, and emotionally will help you be a better mom!

But don’t just take our word for it….check out all of the amazing things moms from our past seasons have had to say about the program! Click here to hear from past Running Mamas members

The season starts March 2nd, with weekday and weekend options available, in Raleigh, Cary and Apex. Register now for the Spring Running Mamas Training Program and cross that finish line with us in April!

February 2012 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!

February's Mom of the Month is: Kate Thompson! Congrats Kate!

Kate joined Stroller Strides this past fall, after moving from Chicago where she also participated in Stroller Strides workouts. She and her two adorable girls, Kylie and Abby, jumped right in to the Raleigh group and have brought smiles and energy to the daily workouts. Kate gets the award for best attendance this past month, Jan 2012, when she worked out with us an impressive 20 times! And not only that.... she worked out 20 times with us in Jan during her FIRST TRIMESTER! We want to congratulate her to her dedication to fitness, Stroller Strides, and her girls, AND we would also like to congratulate her on her current pregnancy!

Join us in congratulating Kate, and read on to get to know her a little better.

Hometown: River Forest, IL (western suburb of Chicago)

Current part of the Triangle that you live in: Cary

Education: Undergrad at Univ of Minnesota, Master of Arts in Teaching at National Louis Univ in Chicago, just started this semester on 2nd Masters in Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics and Assessment at Univ Of Illinois at Chicago

Stroller Strides Member since: Oct 2011

Members of your Family: Husband Steve, Kylie 3 1/2, Abby 2 and Colorado (border collie/lab mix 12), baby due 8/29/12

Tell us about your child/children: My girls are 16 mo apart. It amazes me how different they are. Kylie is very observant, detail oriented, and inquisitive. Abby is more daring, enjoys the moment, and wants to do whatever Kylie does. Kylie tries to be the mom and Abby gets very upset when Kylie tells her "no" or does
not share.

Current/previous Career: 1st- worked at Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, 2nd- head swim coach at YMCA, 3rd- 3rd and 4th grade teacher

What was your childhood ambition? Have a family to spend time with and take vacations with (never really had job in mind or wanted to travel the world)

What does motherhood mean to you? Ultimate sacrifice, I know you are supposed to put yourself first but that doesn't happen and that is the choice I make, huge struggles but huge joys too, every night at dinner we go around and say our favorite part of the day- some days this is hard but it makes you come up with something good even on the worst days.

What is the furthest you have been from home? Traveled Europe with my grandma when I was 10- she took each grandchild when we turned 10, i still have a postcard that I sent home- it said "don't forget I come home on Friday and you are picking us up"- as if they would forget and as if the postcard would get there in time.

What has Stroller Strides done for you? Given something for me, allowed me and my girls to meet friends who I immediately have something in common with-
exercise and kids, stress relief, feel good about me.

What is your favorite exercise? jacks, skiiers, jump rope 10 to 1 (not sure name) and lat pulls w/ band

What is your proudest moment? Finally getting Kylie out after 4 hrs of pushing and them threatening c-section.

What are three of your favorite things (besides your family!)? Sitting by the pool in the sun, gardening (but hate watering), playing games (scrabble, boggle, sudoku, cards, etc).

Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us or makes you unique.- back in school for 2nd masters, My dad's cousin (my 2nd cousin) is Norm from Cheers- hopefully people know this show.

If we asked your spouse what they think your best qualities are, what would they say? organized, tough, love for family,

What advice would you give to moms looking to get back into shape? Don't try to get back to "how you used to be", this is the new you- a mom, really listen to those who say you look good- don't just brush it off- take it to heart (easier said than done).

January 2012 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!

January's Mom of the Month is: Kim Schmitt! Congrats Kim!

Kim (pictured above with her husband Matt, son Cohen, and daughter Hadley at the Monster Dash 5k) has been a Stroller Strides member for a year and a half now. She has brought a great attitude to her workouts from the beginning, with plenty of smiles and laughs that brighten up the morning for the other moms working out alongside her. She exercised with us during her second pregnancy, and since the birth of Hadley last summer, she's been working out hard again and made amazing strides in fitness and getting that pre-baby body back. She was part of our fall Running Mamas 5k training program, and ran her first post-baby 5k race when Hadley was just 3 months old! Kim has also been an active member of our Moms Group and a great example to all of us about managing motherhood with a smile.

Join us in congratulating Kim, and read on to get to know her a little better!

Hometown: Fairmont, WV

Current part of the Triangle that you live in: Apex

Education: WVU (Bachelor of science in Journalism!) Let's go Mountaineers!

Stroller Strides Member since: July 2010, Cohen had just turned one!

Members of your Family: My husband Matt, my son Cohen 2 and my daughter Hadley 5 months!

Tell us about your children: Cohen is full of life! He is a little social butterfly! Lots of energy and your typical boy! He has a big heart! My daughter Hadley is 5 months and has just started to roll over and assume crawling position! Her personality is beginning to blossom! And she loves to laugh, which melts my heart.

Current/previous Career: Worked at orthodontist

What was your childhood ambition? To be a wedding coordinator

What does motherhood mean to you? Motherhood is all those small moments that fill your heart that makes life worth every minute of the rough moments.

What is the furthest you have been from home? Bora Bora! Our honeymoon!

What has Stroller Strides done for you? Giving back to me in so many ways! First of all the bond between the other mothers! My children love all the other children! I finish one task of the Day! (I love checking my workout off my to do list)!

What have you enjoyed most about the Running Mamas program? The encouragement and support of the other moms!

What is your favorite exercise? Running! Relieves stress!

What is your proudest moment? Having my children! They are such blessings and truly amaze me each and everyday!

What are three of your favorite things (besides your family!)? Running, Shopping, and the beach!

Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us or makes you unique. I've skydived before:) I use to be such a risk taker definitely have slowed down!

If we asked your spouse what they think your best qualities are, what would they say? I hope he would say I'm caring, generous, and funny!

What advice would you give to moms looking to get back into shape? Don't be so hard on yourself! It's a work in progress!

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: Janet Yunker! Congratulations Janet!


Janet first tried Stroller Strides in the summer of 2010, and loved it so much, she signed up immediately after her first class. She and Addison were regular attendees several days each week, and Janet continued working out with us throughout her second pregnancy, and as soon as the doctor gave her the ok to come back after baby Carson was born! She credits Stroller Strides and exercise as helping her to have a smooth labor and delivery, and for helping her get in better shape than she was before she was pregnant. And she is in AMAZING shape these days-- who would think she is a mom of two, including a 6 month old! ;) Recently Janet joined our Running Mamas program for the first time, and has been running amazing times at her first 5ks this fall! Join us in congratulating Janet and read on to get to know her better.

Hometown: Richlands, NC

Currently live in: Apex

Education: BS in Accounting from NC State University

Member since: July 2010 (or around that date)

Family members: Husband-Casey, 2 daughters, Addison-2 and Carson-6 months

Tell us about your children: Addison loves being outside, dancing, reading (especially Curious George), playing play doh, and coloring. Carson is very strong willed and vocal. She loves watching her sister and she also loves being outside.

Current/previous Career: In a previous life, before Addison was born, I was the Assistant Controller at Toll Brothers Inc in Raleigh.

What was your childhood ambition? My childhood ambition was to be an Astronaut, but it turns out Science was not my best subject. I still love visiting the Air and Space Museum in DC and actually met Buzz Aldrin several years ago in Houston at the Space Center.

What does motherhood mean to you? Motherhood to me means putting all of your wants and needs aside and doing everything you can to make your children happy and healthy.

What is the furthest you've been from home? Maui Hawaii.

What has Stroller Strides done for you? Stroller Strides has been so important to me. I joined at the end of my first class because I loved it immediately. I'm in much better shape than I was even before I had children and taking classes through my entire 2nd pregnancy helped me have a very smooth labor, delivery, & recovery. I also think an important benefit is that I'm setting a good example for my girls.

What have you enjoyed most about the Running Mamas program?
Running Mamas helped me do something I never thought I could do which is run a 5k. I've never been much of a runner, but the program stepped me up gradually so it made it easy to keep up with. It really surprised me the first time I ran 1 mile without stopping, I never thought I would even do that. Now I want to run a 10k!

What is your favorite exercise? My favorite exercise is hiking, especially in the Smokies.

What is your proudest moment? My proudest moment, well moments, was when I had both of my beautiful girls.

What are 3 of your favorite things (besides your family!)? Traveling, scrapbooking, & chocolate

Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us or makes you unique.
Something that might surprise you is that I have been skydiving twice and considered trying to be an instructor for a brief period of time.

If we asked your spouse what they think your best qualities are, what would they say? I had to ask my husband because I had no idea what he would say and he says my best qualities are my attention to detail and my passion for life.

What advice would you give to moms looking to get back into shape?
My advice to a new mom who wants to get back in shape would be don't give up, you can do it. Find a program whether it be Stroller Strides or something different that supports you being a mom and helps you achieve your goals. Your children will thank you for being the healthiest mom you can be.