Moms in Motion getting Fit to Give

Moms in Motion Getting Fit to Give

Wendy Hoag

Moms looking for a place to focus on fitness, make new friends and give back to their communities are flocking to a new fitness trend called Moms In Motion. Founded by teacher, triathlete and mom Jamie Allison in 1999, the company was designed to bring women together in a constructive, meaningful way. “Women—especially moms—often find themselves overwhelmed with multiple roles, and limited time for themselves,” Allison explains. “As a new mom myself, I wanted a place where I could connect with other women in a positive way and who could understand what it meant to be a mom and still get to practice.” With over 8,000 members, and teams in 26 states and 8 countries, Jamie has tapped into a much needed, unique niche.

With that goal in mind, Moms In Motion was born. Each group trains for a specific event (“We’re all about the carrot,” says Allison) and chooses a charity to support. Leaders take members through a “season”, building towards a culminating event. At the same time the team selects a charity to support, deepening the overall experience.

Moms In Motion draws women of all ages and abilities, women who have recovered from life-threatening illness, women who have never been active before, past athletes, women looking for a new challenge, women who want to address weight issues, and women who just want to make new friends. “For thousands of women, Moms In Motion is the highlight of their week,” says Allison.

Here in Elk Grove,Ca, Moms In Motion has been inspiring moms to get moving for two years. Lead by Wendy Hoag, local director, group fitness instructor, marathon racewalker, triathlete and mom of two, a run/walk team and a strength/core team run year-round. Triathlon coach, personal trainer and mom of two, Rachelle Hightower, leads triathlon teams in the Spring and Summer. “Seeing the community of Elk Grove embrace the fun, fitness and philanthropy of Moms in Motion is very fulfilling.” says Hoag. “Giving back to many local charities in so many ways makes me proud to be part of it all.”

To find out more about Moms In Motion, please visit www.momsinmotion.com

movin mamas

After two exciting info meetings, the summer Moms in Motion teams are gearing up to get movin!

Several moms are signed up to do their first half marathon, or their first 5K! Many are coming back for more and adding one more notch to their belts.

Each season, I love to see returning faces eager to get going again and m
aking new goals for themselves. Its just as exciting to see how each person looks to her fellow mims to help that person reach their goals as well. Such a wonderful group to be part of, and to be supported by.

This season, it's equally inspiring to think of ways to support the philanthropy of the summer, cases for cheer. They are an organization,started by a little girl and her mom, that sews pillow cases for local cancer patients. What a difference a pillow case can make. And all we have to do is help sew, spread the word and invite others to do the same. OOOO and don't miss the beauty for a cause event on August 14th or the sewing event on August 12th. See details and RSVP for both on our MIM meetup group calendar.

What's stopping you mama? There is still space on both the Strength, core and More team (starting up in August) AND the Run/Walk team starting up this Saturday.

Call 916-690-7624 or email me directly for info today, or invite a friend. The more the merrier is our motto!