In case you haven’t heard, we’re expanding our community and we’re SO excited. Sadly, a friend and long time patient is moving up north. While in Texas, she’s established an incredible business and network of moms through Stroller Strides. After literally years of wanting to get involved with this group, I was finally able to start up classes a few weeks ago. Up until that point, midwifery school (you know all those births at odd hours and no sleep!), morning all day sickness, recovery from car accident, and travel had kept me from my goal of trying out Stroller Strides in my area. There’s 2 classes literally less than a 5 minute drive from my house. And, the fact that I’ve watched a lot of moms literally have their lives changed through these classes definitely fueled my desire to go try them out. Plus, I’ve paid an unused gym membership for months because I can’t find time to pump enough milk to leave my baby, and my toddler isn’t fond of the nursery (not to mention- who wants to give up the little family time we all have together to go work out?!). I’ve been looking for a solution, and I knew Stroller Strides would be a great option, and I’m so glad I was finally able to make a class! Maggie announcing she was moving, and my friends and I absolutely loving our first class had me sold… I wanted this added to my community! Words cannot express how excited I am about this new venture and how grateful I am that Maggie is entrusting her years of hard work, friendships, community, network and business to us- she’s leaving me her ‘baby’. I pray we make her proud because what she has done with Stroller Strides amazes me.
Now to the fun part of this post… We’re throwing a BIG week-long party as we transition ownership of Stroller Strides of Hurst/Arlington/Mansfield. Being new to Stroller Strides, you probably have the same questions I did… Will my child sit still in a stroller through a whole workout class? Am I going to be embarrassed doing these exercises as I try not to pee on myself in front of other people? Will my stroller be ok to work out with? Is this really worth paying the same cost as a gym membership? Those are just of the few that popped in my head before I went; and, I could go through all the class details for you, but the best answer is just to come try the classes out for yourself. Of course try them out for your kids too! The best time to do so? During our party week of course! Not only will we have free classes, that Maggie and I will both be at, but we’ll have TONS of great giveaways too. And, you’ll be able to see firsthand what the classes are like. This is also a great time, should you choose to, to join because we’ll have a special enrollment price of $25 (instead of the usual $79)!
What are we giving away for free (besides the class you are taking)? Some great prizes!
*1 Free Enrollment with 1 Month of Stroller Strides Classes (in Hurst/Arlington/Mansfield)- $125 value!
*1/2 Hour Massage from Lifetime Family Wellness Center- $40 value!
*Boba Baby Carrier- $100 value!
*Chae Organics Baby Lotion and Baby Soap n Suds- $18 value
*Baby Buttons Design Gift Certificate- $15 value
*Amber Teething Necklace- $25 value
*Roots Coffee House Gift Certificate- $10 value
*Whole Foods Gift Certificate- $30 value
*Amazon Gift Certificate- $30 value
*Chipotle Gift Card- $15 value
*T-Shirts, water bottles and more!
How do you win? We’re having a drawing, and winners will be randomly selected. You’re entered several ways:
~Show up for class during our Party Week, and your name is entered once for each class you attend: 5/3 Northeast Mall at 9am, 5/4 Chisolm Park at 9:30a, 5/5 Katherine Rose Park at 9:30a, and 5/6 Veterans Park at 9a.
~You join Stroller Strides the first week in May- Party Week, and you get 5 extra entries in the drawing!
~Bring a friend with you to class during Party Week, and both of you get 2 extra entries in the drawing. Your friend joins Stroller Strides during the first week of May, you both get 5 extra entries in the drawing!
~Share this blog link on your Facebook, you get an entry in the drawing. Make sure you tell me you did so in the “Comments” section of this blog.
~Tweet about our Party Week and fun giveaways for an entry in the drawing. Make sure you tell me you did so in the “Comments” section of this blog.
~Blog about Stroller Strides and you get 5 entries in the drawing- I’d especially love to hear about your personal experience with the class. Again, make sure you leave a comment telling me you blogged.
I look forward to working out with many of you and your babies in the weeks to come!
Whittney
April 26, 2011
8:14 AM
Shared on FB! – So I guess you didn’t pee?! I probably will. Sigh.
Shelley Current
April 26, 2011
8:18 AM
Shared this on Facebook! This sounds amazing! Going to definitely try to make it out, because I’ve always been curious about Stroller Strides and wondered what it was all about.
Charlotte K
April 26, 2011
9:05 AM
I shared your blog on facebook. I’m looking forward to meeting you and getting to know you.
Kathryn Nordyke
April 26, 2011
1:35 PM
WOW what a deal on the enrollment fee! How much is it a month after that? I SOOO want to get back into good shape. We’ve been walking at the mall (good to see you today!) but I know I need to step up my game! Has anyone tried doing this with a 5 year old and a 2 year old?
Hannah R
April 26, 2011
1:55 PM
So awesome! I am sharing on Facebook. And, as soon as all my goodies arrive, I will be putting a similar giveaway together for Mother’s Day and blogging about SS! So excited and happy for you as you expand your business ventures.
Dr. Cindy
April 26, 2011
3:31 PM
It was great to run into you today too, and I finally did manage to get a lil’ workout in
. Oy! Sorry I was so hectic and unable to talk more… This stage has my nerves a lil’ frazzled!! It runs from about $30-50 depending on how many classes you want to take a month. The class size is small, it reminds me of having a personal trainer w/ girlfriends. As long as the child can sit in a stroller, they can be any age. I’ve had moms w/ kids ranging several years do the classes. H hates sitting still, but makes it through the classes easily because he sees the other kiddos doing it, and he loves to watch us work as we sing to him. Plus, he knows he gets to play w/ his friends afterwards, and he snacks the whole time too. Again, the best way to figure it out is to come try the class w/ the kids and see what ya’ll think.
Lacey
April 26, 2011
5:52 PM
I would love to do this, it’s just a bit too much of a drive for me. Will there ever be any classes at River Legacy park in Arlington?
Krista
April 26, 2011
7:35 PM
Just tweeted!
Krista
April 26, 2011
7:41 PM
Just facebooked. Hoping to catch a few of the classes and give it a try. Been curious for several months!
Candice
April 26, 2011
10:41 PM
Im looking forward to meeting you and getting my stride back on!! Hugs!
Oh BTW, I posted this blog on my FB and twitter.
Rachel Whaley
April 27, 2011
8:50 AM
Just facebooked about it… I’m hoping for that Boba! Going to try to b at 3 classes next week!
michelle allison
April 28, 2011
10:41 PM
I just facebooked! I have lots of friends with new babies and hope there is a great turn out
Kathryn Nordyke
April 29, 2011
9:50 AM
oh and I shared your blog post on my business page. =)
Tiffany Carra
April 30, 2011
9:25 AM
https://www.facebook.com/thatdamntiffy/posts/198533676855620
Tiffany Carra
April 30, 2011
9:29 AM
tweeted it also.
Stephenie Terrell
May 1, 2011
8:03 PM
Shared on Facebook! And I will be at class bright and early tomorrow morning!
Meredith
May 1, 2011
8:34 PM
Shared on facebook! can’t wait!
Hannah T
May 1, 2011
8:45 PM
Shared about this on facebook and twitter! Hoping to make a couple classes this week too!
margo
May 1, 2011
10:28 PM
Shared on my FB. So excited about this!!!
Going to come to class. Looking forward to winning that Boba!!
Little Miss M said she wants to be carried around in one!
Joanna Moore
May 2, 2011
2:33 PM
shared on facebook!
Melissa Baggett
May 3, 2011
1:37 AM
shared on facebook
Vanessa Stegner
May 3, 2011
7:52 AM
Shared on FB and heading to class!! Yippee
Krista
May 3, 2011
2:54 PM
Just blogged about our first SS experience!
Hannah R
May 3, 2011
5:24 PM
Blogged about you yesterday!
Kate Cole
May 3, 2011
9:22 PM
posted on FB
Kate Cole
May 3, 2011
9:24 PM
tweeted!
Rachel Short
May 4, 2011
4:41 PM
Shared your blog on FB!
Rachel Short
May 4, 2011
4:53 PM
Shared on twitter!
Lindsey N
May 5, 2011
7:54 AM
We shared on fb! Had a great time at our first class and excited for many more!
Lynzee Stock
May 5, 2011
12:46 PM
Just shared Stroller strides with Facebook!
Hannah R
May 6, 2011
11:36 AM
Another awesome workout today! I wrote a blog about SS today. Loved it!
Joanna Moore
May 6, 2011
1:47 PM
tweeted!
Hannah T
May 6, 2011
2:07 PM
Realized I only posted one comment for sharing on facebook and twitter… Here is comment #2
Tiffany Carra
May 6, 2011
7:22 PM
http://www.dudsordeals4moms.com/2011/05/stroller-strides/