Holiday Fitness & Nutrition Challenge

Holiday Fitness & Nutrition Challenge Bring in 2012 better than ever by joining the Moms In Motion Fitness & Nutrition Challenge!   We will focus on our health during this holiday season   and support each other along the way.   This 6 week challenge is FREE to all; moms in motion members, friends and family. Each week will include a fitness or nutrition challenge for you to complete. Once completed, you'll post your success on our facebook group wall. You can also post your ideas, questions and   solicit the group for support . We are in this together! Not on facebook? Request a paper form to document your challenge. In addition to being stronger, fitter and healthier, you'll also have the chance to win a $50 Moms in Motion gift certificate. Each post will earn you a raffle ticket, winner will be drawn at the   Moms In Motion 2012 Kick Off event in January.   Ready to get started!?!?!! Send an email to momsinmotioneg@gmail.com for the steps to join. Challenge begins THIS Friday, the day after Thanksgiving! Keep movin' mama, Wendy Hoag Moms in Motion Leadership Director 916-690-7624

Meet the MIMs..and become one!

Get out your calendar, you won't want to miss this! Meet & Greet Event Oct 5th 7pm The Running Zone 8470 Elk Grove Blvd. Hear what Moms In Motion is about, learn about our Fall philanthropy, our "Keep movin mama" philosophy and meet team members. 3 Fall Teams: Running Team Core Team NEW Walking Team Fall Theme: Empowerment Raffle for great prizes! RSVP today! online 916-690-7624 email Who are the Moms In Motion? Moms in Motion is a community of wonderful women, ranging in age from mid 20's to mid 60's..or so! Ranging from walkers to experienced marathon runners, women who can hold a 2 min + plank, to those learning basic form. What we have in common is a desire to keep moving forward, a dedication to health, the support of one another, an experienced leader, a willingness to help a local philanthropy and a positive attitude. We would LOVE to have YOU on the team! Feel free to contact team leader, Wendy Hoag with any questions, concerns or needs. See you on the 5th! Wendy Hoag momsinmotioneg@gmail.com 916-690-7624 All you have to do is sign up and show up.

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See the finish line...

Having a specific goal in mind can help boost your dedication to a workout schedule. Visualizing that finish line may even propel you to get up early to walk before work, or to run while the kids ride bikes to the park. Summer is a great time to pick a local event and start training!

Here are a few nearby events to check into:

July 16 – Davis Moo-nlight Races: 5K, 10K, half marathon and 1 mile kids run.

An evening event, with 4 distances to choose from and a 7 p.m. start time.

July 23 – Eppie's Great Race

Combines running, biking and paddling for a twist on the usual triathlon.

Aug 7 – California Kids Triathlon

Get the whole family involved and sign the kids up for a kid-size triathlon! Or join the parent/child division and complete it together.

Sept 3 – Elk Grove 5k Fun Run

Save a few $$$ and participate in the Elk Grove 5K Fun Run series right here in town! Ten dollars gets you registered and entered to win great raffle prizes.

Oct 2 – Urban Cow 5K, half marathon, relay

Get your mooooo-ve on at the Urban Cow with 3 distances options to fit every runner and walker, with a fun new course this year.

Visit http://zinsli.com/events/sacevents.asp for a full listing of local events. Once you’re hooked and become a repeat event participant, you can even plug in your name to see a history of your results for the local events you’ve completed.

Elk Grove is host to many local training groups to help you prepare, including Moms in Motion. So lace up and put on your sunblock: Summer training season is here!

Blog post originally posted on Elk Grove Patch.

Triathlon season continues....

Run, Bike and Swim on the Moms In Motion team! Runnin for Rhett Each season, we support a local Philanthropy. This season, we support Runnin' for Rhett's mission to let Rhett's story INSPIRE those who feel defeated, UPLIFT those who feel down and ENCOURAGE all to take that first step and MOVE INTO LIFE! And to do something that Rhett couldn't do, as hard as he tried...to run or walk! Together, we will make a difference. Dear Wendy, Carve a little time out to focus on YOU. We'll help you combine Fitness, Fun and Philanthropy all in one place, setting you up for success. Join us to train for and successfully complete the all women's Luna Bar sprint triathlon! Swim, bike and run/walk your way to the finish line and be a triathlete! We will support you all the way through with group workouts, a training plan, professional coaching, skills clinics and camaraderie! First time and experienced triathletes welcome. .5 mile swim - 20 mile bike - 4 mile run All ages, levels and abilities encouraged. You can do it! Keep movin mama, Wendy Hoag and Rachelle Hightower Summer Kick Off Event July 16th @ 7:30am Triathlon Team Elk Grove Regional Park **Register early & receive a pre-training plan. 916-690-7624 momsinmotioneg@gmail.com Online RSVP About the coach Rachelle Hightower, USAT Certified Triathlon Coach, owner of High Five Team training, accomplished triathlete, runner, wife, and mom is leading Moms in Motions triathlon teams again this year! Rachelle has a supportive, encouraging and challenging style to coaching. You'll be inspired to do your best and finish with a smile. Moms in Motion teams already underway... Run/Walk Team Train for a 5K, Half marathon or relay Core Team Improve posture, reduce injury and whittle your middle! __________________________________________________________________ Fitness tips, team news, specials and fun.

Summer teams now forming- Core Team

Moms in Motion Kick Off

Our Summer season starts 8pm Monday June 13th

Train 8 weeks to tone and strengthen the whole body with a focus on the muscles attached to the spine and pelvis.
Join us for a fun workout with a wonderful group of women.

Summer Core Season
June 13- August 3

Mondays and/or Wednesdays 8pm
Two weekly workouts: Pick one or do them both!
meets at Laguna & Franklin

Exercise, meet other moms, feel stronger and fitter! All team workouts include warm up, resistance training, mat work and stretching.


Join us for our First Workout
New members can try one free!
Monday June 13th OR Wednesday June 15th

Women of all fitness levels encouraged
(workouts are not for kiddos, carve out time for mom!)

Cost: Annual MIM membership fee is $65
Local Team fee: $140 - 2 weekly workouts, $70 - 1 weekly workout

*This team does fill up. Register early to guarantee your spot.

Summer Philanthropy: Runnin for Rhett

Your RSVP helps with planning: momsinmotioneg@gmail.com 916-690-762

Run Walk Team begins June 18th
Triathlon Team begins July 16th

The Warm Up is NOT optional

Previously posted on Elk Grove Patch June 9, 2011

The length of your warm-up determines how thick the synovial fluid is that acts as a shock absorber for your joints.

How long do I warm up? 3-5 minutes should do it for most of us. Pregnant women need to warm up for a longer period of time because they produce less synovial fluid. If you are expecting, shoot for the full 5 minutes. Skipping your warm up can not only put you at greater risk for injury, but also make your workout less effective.

An effective warm up can be as simple as a march in place, or brisk walk. A full aerobic warm up is great if you're preparing for a cardio and strength workout. Runners and walkers will benefit from moving joints and reminding them of their full range of motion. High knees marching, swinging straight legs forward and back, doing quick calf raises will warm up the legs and hips. The upper body needs some warm up too: swing arms with bent elbows, straight arms and from shoulder to shoulder.

Whatever you chose, get that heart rate up and move those joints before adding in weight, resistance or any jarring movement. Now get out there and move mamas!

sharing

A client, and friend of mine just started a blog called motherhood faulosity. I read her first post feeling inspired and honored to be part of her journey to fitness. I fell behind and haven't checking in for a few weeks, so I jumped back online today to see what else she's been writing about. I'm blown away!

She's got a nack for writing in a way that makes you feel she's talking just to you, another mom struggling to justify "me-time." And I just can't get enough of a few of her lines...here are a few I'll be quoting:

"I have learned from my very wise uncle that muscle may weigh more than fat, but it takes up a lot less real estate!"

"So get going, re-name your workouts to Me Time. Me time isn't selfish, it is necessary. When you make it productive and worthwhile it is easier to make that step to take it."

"The women were awesome, and all in their own stages of their journey. There were women of every fitness level in that class, and we all sweated together, laughed together, and were inspired together."

Check it out and I bet ya feel inspired and ready to get movin' yourself!
Motherhood Fabulosity Link