Whether proving to yourself that you can finish a 5k or a marathon, qualify for Boston , or even qualifying for the Olympic trials, here's to you running moms, for not letting motherhood be an excuse. For every time you lace up those sneakers in the wee hours of the morning before the family wakes up. For every finish line your crossed and then kept running to the car to make it back home before mommy was missed. For those who run behind a jog stroller or take rest breaks to nurse a baby...to those who proudly run aside their kid during their first tot trot or 5k...and every mom in between. You all inspire me.
And for you (or the running mom or running mom-to-be in your life), I have an awesome giveaway...
I've recently been in touch with TJ from Run U Mother. Run U Mother makes clothing for Moms that MOVE! Their philosophy is simple: to empower all u mothers to get moving and let the world, and your kids, know how powerful a mom you are. You may remember a certain someone rocking her Run U Mother tank at the Virginia Beach R & R half a few weeks ago, and getting her 15 minutes of quasi fame on the main page of the race website (OK I thought it was a big deal, ha). When I contacted TJ to thank her for creating a product with such an awesome message, she generously offered to do a giveaway on my blog.
So, one lucky reader of Run Faster Mommy will win a product of YOUR CHOICE from Run U Mother! (you can check out the goodies here). Everyone is welcome to enter, moms, moms to be, or anyone who has a special running mom in their life that they would like to win this giveaway for. But being such a kick booty giveaway, you have to do a little extra work:
To Enter:
-Tell us why you love being a running mom. Or why running moms kick butt. Or what being a running mom means to YOU. (you get the idea!) Post it as a comment here.
- THEN , copy that answer in an email to TJ at getit@runumother.com . Put "Run Faster Mommy blog giveaway" in the subject line, then paste your answer in the body of the email along with your name.
Voila! You are entered!
I am really looking forward to hearing the answers on this one! This contest will run for one week, and a winner will be chosen by TJ next Monday (Sept 28th).
Good luck! Keep on running!
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i love being a running mom b/c it shows my daughters that taking care of yourself is important, and that challenging yourself is important !!
I love being a running mom because it makes my son feel that if I can do it, surely he can too. He'll be participating in his first triathlon this weekend (in memory of his dad that he recently lost). He's asking me a bunch of questions, things to do/not do. I love it!!
i love being a running mom because it helps me to teach my kids by example. It is easy to tell them to do something but a lot more difficult to show them through your actions on a consistent basis. Last night my 6 year old asked me "mom, isn't today the day you are doing your long run?" she keeps me accountable and I do not want to let her down :)
Gorgeous. I WILL love being a running Mum some day, I hope! :)
There are so many reasons that I love being a running mom!! I love the "me" time that allows me to de-stress, which in turn, helps me be a more patient mom when I come home :0) I also love to show my children that health and exercise are important at every age. I also like to teach them about setting goals and achieving them and about healthy competition!! I like that after 2 children, I have my body back and feel really great about myself! The self-confidence I have helps me to be a better mom and wife which keeps my family happy as a whole! Running mom's rock!!!
I am not a Mom or Mom-to-be, but I would love to win this giveaway for my own Mom. She's had a really crummy year and if I can do anything to brighten her day, I want to do it.
My Mom is always telling me how much I have inspired her with my running. After years and years of saying "One day I will give it a try" she finally did! She completed her first 5K earlier this year and it already working towards number 2 and 3 in the next couple of months.
My Mom has overcome a lot of obstacles to achieve this goal and I am so proud of her!
Thanks for the giveaway!
I am a running mom cause of what running does to me mentally, physically and spiritually. Running brings me back to the person I was meant to be instead of the depressed, overweight and misserable Mom i use to be. I am a running mom because its about being who i was created to be, about being a the Mom my kids deserve and the wife my husband deserves. I run to let other Moms who have given up know that if they just keep trying, eventually they will become the person the dream to be. I run because it makes me realize i am stronger than I ever thought I could be.
Great Giveaway Heather. I will be back to enter when my foggy head and sickness have lifted...
OMG! LOL...Cool Give_a_Way Sister! You can tell TJ that her presence at IronGirl and a effective "design" was enough to draw me in and buy the shirt for you - of course I thought it had HEATHER written all over it...that is why I bought it!
I'm a running Mommy-to-Be (12 weeks along).
I started running a little over a year ago as something to do with my mother. She is awesome and I hope to be as good a mom to Lumpy (that's what we call the little baby in my tummy) as she is to me.
My mother and I are doing our first marathon together in November as mom-to-be and grandma-to-be!
I love being a running mom because I love hearing my son say GOOD JOB mom, you are so FAST! (even when I finish last in my age, he still looks at me as a winner...what can beat that)!
I am a running mom not only because it helps me clear my mind & sweat toxins out of my system, but it also shows my daughter that being healthy is important and we have to take time for ourselves each day! I am better wife & mother after my run!
Running moms, especially my crazy running mom, rock my world! My crazy running mom is my inspiration. She is actually the sole reason I run. Because if she can find the time to do it, by golly, so can I. If she can have the discipline to do it, by golly, so can I. If she can go from being sedentary to running marathons, by golly...well, maybe I can't do that. But, she always there to show me why I can do whatever I put my mind to, in running, and in life. Running moms are a breed of their own and make the rest of us look like lazy kids. So, here's to all the running moms out there, and here's to my special crazy running mom. You deserve the world, and the time to run!
I love being a running mom because after all these years and countless excuses, I can do what I never thought I could ever do: RUN! (Plus, it helps me keep up with my always-on-the-go toddler!)
Running Moms (and all exercising moms) take care of themselves so they can take care of their families and role model healthy living. :-)
I love being a running mom because it resets the definition of normal to my boys. It teaches them that it is normal to be fit and workout and take care of your bodies. It also teaches them that women are not only beautiful and elegant, but smart and strong.
What I love about being a running mother is showing both of my kids that being healthy is SO important. I am able to run and play with my kids all day long. I also love going out for a run by myself (sometimes!) and then coming home to my family in the best mood ever. It's a winning situation for everyone.
Some days I'm not sure I like being a running mom! But most of the time, I love being able to do something healthy outdoors with my son. Usually, at the end of the run, I take him out and he gets to run! Or, we go to the park. I also like that I feel good about myself and that I'm normally in a better mood afterward. :)
I love being a running mom because it's like my secret-agent, double life. 22 hours a day, I'm a mommy, but when I'm running, I'm a runnerand nothing else.
ok I'm not a running mom, so that may disqualify me but whatev the shirt is cool. So anyhow when I worked in Atlanta I saw this mom run every day pushing triplets! It amazed me and movtivated me in all kinds of ways
I am a running mom for several reasons. One, it helps me focus on life in general. When I run I feel like I can think better and feel better which enables me to be better. I also want to teach my children the benefit of being healthy and staying fit. Lastly, I want to be able to be 80 and chase my grand and great-grandkiddos...and run around chasing sweet kiddos in Africa.
BTW, I love your blog! Very real and inspiring.
Wow, running moms kick butt b/c in addition to wiping noses, cleaning up spills, fixing dinner, doing laundry and dishes, and a lot of times working and serving our country in all sorts of ways, they also take care of themselves--mentally and physically.
Running moms inspire. Sometimes they even inspire themselves. 3 years ago I said "no way will I ever run a 5K!" 3 days ago I did a 10K! Next time my 8yo son wants to race with me. :)
what don't I love about being a Running Mom?! It is "my time" to reflect, destress, have fun. I love it when my kids ask how my run was, and how I set a good example to be active. I want to stay healthy so that I'll be around for them for a long, long time.
I love being a running mom because I love being outside- and having some 'me' time. Even tho I'm pushing the stroller we always have an enjoyable time together. I hope I can pass down my love of running and the outdoors to Cait! Running lets me be a better person, teacher and of course mother!
I love being a running Mom because it makes me feel healthy and strong. These are ideals I hope to pass on to my children. I love the true happiness that exudes from my children, upon seeing me come home from a long run. I love that my children ask if they can "get sweaty". I love that my sweet little 2 year old wakes up every morning and asks "Mommy...you go running?" I truly believe you must lead by example, and I feel I'm doing this by being a running Mom.
Before I had kids, I was a "gym junkie"! Now, my two girls are 4 and 6 and I have just started running (since Jan '09)! It feels great! I have always liked to exercise (well ok does anyone like to? let's say I like the way it makes me feel (after the soreness goes away :o)!! I love being a good example for my kids! I feel like a "proud mama" when my girls ask if they can run with me! The thing that I love the most is that I'm getting closer to my "pre-pregnancy" weight..6 years later is better than never!
Here is what I get out of running:
Perseverance. My children learn how to push through when they don't feel like it.
Sexy. I have a rocking body... ask my husband ;)
Endurance. I need this to keep up with my four childen (twins age 5, 3 year old boy, and 16 month boy.
Winning. I like finishing at the top of my age bracket.
Infectious. My 71 year old mother is now walk/running her second 1/2 marathon this October.
Cute clothes. Oh, yeah! Cute running clothes. I can eat all I want because of running.
What's not to love?
I am only a running mom-to-be with one month left to go until my baby enters the world and I'll be a running mom! So I'll say why I love running while pregnant. Not many woman can run during pregnancy. I feel fit and lucky enough to have kept it up. My father was a runner and I used to ride my bike behind him. That's how I learned to love running. I think my baby has already learned a bit about running in these last eight months in-utero! Once I become a mom, I can only hope to set a good example for my baby, keep running, go on family vacas that involve races, and hopefully my kid(s) will learn what I did from my dad - that running is the best therapy, peace of mind, and friendship that will keep you fit and happy.
I am really new to running, but I enjoy it because it gives me more energy for my sweet toddler. It also has helped me lose weight in a healthy way, and I hope it will help me pass on good healthy habits to my daughter. Thank you for the giveaway!
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There are so many reasons why I run. I run for the feeling, I run for the freedom, I run for the accomplished goal afterwards.
Running hasn’t always been easy for me. I dreaded it in school, when we were told to go run a lap in PE I would cry and blame the fact that I had asthma and beg to just walk the lap. I was scared of running, intimidated by it, down right hated the exercise.
Several years after I met my husband he hitched a ride on the band-wagon-o-running I routed for him and kissed him good luck come race days. Secretly wishing I loved the sport but just couldn’t get over my fear. He started placing in several local races, winning t-shirts, hats and sometimes gift cards. His excitement was intoxicating and soon he convinced me to try a 5k. I hesitated but said okay. I didn’t place in my first 5k nor my second, third, tenth but the fact of the matter that I’m out there doing my best is what keeps me going. I love hearing my daughter cheering me on to “RUN MOMMY RUN!” Seeing her jump up and down when I cross the finish line is the best prize of all.
This summer she ran in her first official race, 2 miles, I ran right beside her. She was excited, scared, and wanted to quit but she didn’t. I think she has a bit of her mother’s determination and a bit of her father’s heart for the love of running.
So many reasons-how do I even narrow it down?
I guess mostly, as selfish as it sounds, I love feeling like ME. Let me explain; How many moms do and do and do for everyone else and hate themselves at the end of the day? Tell themselves "one day I'll wear those jeans again", or "one day I'll get healthy and lose that extra weight", or a million other things along those same lines?
Women are so powerful, even more so after having kids-they just don't give themselves enough credit! Those female demons of self-doubt rage while they use motherhood as an excuse. Motherhood is not an excuse, it's a reason!
I have 7 children (in 10yrs). If I don't remember that I am a strong woman, life will run me over! : )
I love that my kids see me being active and healthy and that they want to join in.
I love that they will bike along with me as I run.
I love that my oldest three are scoping out family triathlons so they can participate with Mom and Dad.
And let's be brutally honest-I love that my husband still finds me sexy, and that people are constantly saying to me "You have SEVEN kids?! You don't look like you've had seven kids!"
I love that I have rediscovered myself, and that I like who I am.
I love being a running mom because it is something I do FOR MY GIRLS by being an example to them, WITH MY GIRLS in the double jogger, and FOR MYSELF, which makes me a better mother, wife and person. Being a running mom is empowering!!
Being a running mom makes me feel strong. After losing my father to lung cancer, a friend to breast cancer and seeing my mother in law fight cancer as well, this has been one of the hardest years of my life. One could just feel sad, but I chose to train for a marathon. Though motherhood clearly shows us how responsible we need to be, no longer having parents with me made me realize how much is in my hands with my own life and those of my children. I need to remind myself that I am strong, that hard work yields results and other people are out there supporting me. Wish me luck on Nov 1 and give me the strength to be a good person and a good mother.
I realized I never made it back to enter.. SAD!!!
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