Our January Mom of the Month is: Toby Lish! Congratulations Toby!
Toby has been with us since last summer, and has been one of our most dedicated and frequently-attending moms over many of the past six months. She'd made great progress while working out with Stroller Strides-- I still remember when you proudly announced you could fit into your pre-pregnancy jeans, Toby, thanks to SS! :) Toby also participated in our "Running Mamas" 5k training program, where she led the pack and inspired the rest of the moms with her amazing sub-25 minute times. We are also excited to announce that Toby will be completing Stroller Strides instructor training this month for potential teaching opportunities and running coaching later this year. Join us in wishing her the best, and check out her answers below to get to know Toby a little better.
Hometown: I was an army brat so I grew up all over, literally...I was born in Bryan College Station, TX..but moved to Panama, Brazil, Japan, Africa, Germany, and several states in the US before settling in NC for college and my career.
Current part of the Triangle that you live in: Raleigh
Education: BS in Housing and Interior Design Minor in Fine Art, MS in Project Management, AOES (accredited Office Ergonomics Specialist)
Stroller Strides Member since: August 2010
Members of your Family: Mike (my husband), Ryan (my one year old daughter)
Tell us about your child: Ryan just turned one and I can't believe how the year flew by! It seems every week holds a new achievement...just within the last few days she is taking several steps by herself!
Current/previous Career: Currently I am a SAHM. I was Manager of the Space and Move Department of RTI International. I oversaw the day to day operations of ergonomics in the workplace globally for RTI. Basically, I made sure everyone had an office, moved if they needed to, designed new spaces/offices and made sure that it was code compliant and "ergonomically" setup.
What was your childhood ambition? I wanted to be an artist...still is a passion for me.
What does motherhood mean to you? Everything...I wasn't sure how I would feel about walking away from my career, but I knew after the first few weeks there was nothing that would compare than being home raising Ryan...I have seen and been a part of all of her "firsts" and these have been the most amazing experiences I've ever had.
What is the furthest you have been from home? I guess from the US, the farthest I've been is Southern Chile.
What has Stroller Strides done for you? Stroller Strides has helped me lose the "baby weight" and has given me some great friends!
What is your favorite exercise? Not sure I have a favorite :), but I did really enjoy the running program.
What is your proudest moment? When I could tell Ryan knew who I was.
What are three of your favorite things (besides your family!)? Soccer (although I haven't played since I became prego), diving, and painting.
Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us or makes you unique. I have my PADI Rescue Diver Certification and I love to dive. My husband and I have close to 100 logged dives.
If we asked your spouse what they think your best qualities are, what would they say? I had to ask my hubby on this...he said my patience, caring and devotion to family and friends-wow was I surprised by that :)!
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