1. How did you first come to join Fit4Mom?

I emailed about Run Club 2019 after realizing that I needed accountability. I was trying to workout on my own and had been doing Pilates and the treadmill but needed more. I don't like gyms but wanted a group to workout with. I found a post for the Run Club on Facebook and sent an email and asked if even though I was an older mom with teens and not little kids and I was a slower runner, if I could still participate. The answer was a resounding "YES!" so I joined and haven't looked back. Little did I know what we would go from meeting in person to online a few short months later, but I'm SO GLAD I joined when I did! I had that established group and did the online classes when we moved to that format.

2. How long / what classes do you teach?

I just started to coach Run Club fall of 2023. I realized that I was there anyway and it was that extra level of accountability to make sure I showed up even when it was cold out.

3. What do you love the most about being part of the Fit4Mom Community?

I truly believe that being part of a community is important, especially as I get older. The Fit4Mom community was my bedrock during Covid and has continued to be a wonderful part of my week. I cherish the friendships I've made and enjoy hearing updates from everyone when we get together. I retired in 2022, but worked from home for a while before that, so the people I see in person are my F4M community. They are "My People" :)

4. What would you say to someone who is hesitant to check out our classes?

I TOTALLY understand that. That was in my initial email about Run Club! But just try. Whatever class it is, just come. Bring your kids if they are of an age where they can come and join us. You won't regret it - you may be sore the next day, but you will love the people you meet and you will look forward to the next time you see them. I think the best line I've heard is "you regret the things you don't do." Do this for yourself.

5. Describe yourself in three words.

Loyal. Friendly. Fair.

6. Biggest "guilty pleasure"?

Video games

7. I'm happiest when...

I'm with my family and to double down, with my family outside!

8. One more interesting fact we don't know about you.

I earned my red belt in Taekwondo right before we moved from NY to NC. I would have started training for my black belt that fall but we moved and starting at a new TKD studio with everything else going on seemed a daunting task. I enjoyed memorizing the various forms and learning hand to hand combat and self defense in classes. Board breaking was empowering and I saved a few of my broken boards to remind me that my body can do challenging things.