Running and friendships

Had a great cool night run with an old friend, what a perfect way to reconnect. Because you know for me, it's not all about the workout my legs and heart achieve....that's the bonus, it is also very much about connecting with people I enjoy being around. We talk about our lives, our kids mainly, as we are both at home with them, and we get real about what we want in life for both our families and ourselves as women and athletes.

I recently read an article in the new "Canadian Running" - www.runningmagazine.ca about a group of moms who meet weekly with their children to connect with peers, talk about their challenges of being at home with children and develop their own friendships with like minded people. This group decided that while one morning a week would be dedicated to them meeting with their kids, they also needed an outlet for making active living a part of their lives. So they began to meet once each week during an evening after the kids were on their way to bed. At the end of the article the author, Arlene Barr, states about this group self named the Runaway Moms: "these are women who choose to nourish friendships and healthy living. And nothing makes a mom run home faster than first running away". That resonantes loudly with me in my own world, and I am sure many of you moms (and many dads too!) can relate.

On that note, if you want to do something important for yourself and ultimately for your family, in a fun and supportive environment, our running clinics begin this week with the Learn to Run starting on Tuesday March 24 at 7 p.m. Meet at Muskoka Fitness with outdoor gear prepared to go outside. Sign up is still available prior to the class at the gym, so feel free to show up early to do so! Look forward to seeing everyone! Bring a friend!