October 17, 2006

See Mommy Run

On the topic of running resources for moms, and moms you're in luck because there are many, check out See Mommy Run, a free running/walking group for moms of all ages and stages, and their kids.

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October 16, 2006

Post Pregnancy - Keep Active!

Just because you've had a baby doesn't mean you have to stop running. Fit Pregnancy Magazine voted Portland the "Best City to Have a Baby" in part because Portland has 168 percent more miles of stroller-friendly public pathways and trails than average for cities in their survey. Thanks to the invention of the jogging stroller many years back, it's even easier for moms and dads to head to with their kids.

But sometimes it's not just that simple. You've got to carve out time and find the motivation at a time when your baby is your complete focus and your free time is, well, perhaps non-existent. Sometimes it helps to get out with others. Craigslist has been a hot spot for moms (mostly, sometimes dads) forming small groups to go running with their children in strollers. Want something more structured? You could join a stoller fitness program like Baby Boot Camp or Stroller Strides. Some of these are just for moms and it's a way to help them reach health and fitness goals while spending time with their little ones.

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