Family Day 2009

Family Day was a hit! Thank you to all of you for coming out to support Stroller Strides. We did lots of running, plyometrics, a few songs and most of all had a great time. I hope the dads got a real feel of what you mammas do in class each week. I'm already looking forward to next year! Congrats to Jen Gratland and her husband. They won the $50 gift card to Katz 21.

Working Hard

I love this time of year in Corpus Christi. For one the temperature is not a 100 degrees, the mosquitoes are still sleeping and were sweating because were working hard not because of the 100% humidity. Ladies your doing a great job this month. I love your dedication and encourage you to continue working hard to make your goals a reality.

Ok, Coen isn't working so hard.

From The Womb to Stroller Strides

Yes, we can all agree that birth is extremely traumatizing for babies but what about joining Stroller Strides at such a young age? I have to say its the best thing for a new baby and his mommy (of course with the Doc's approval). Not only does he get to see the world but mommy gets to pull on the skinny jeans again. She gets to do more besides just feeding and changing diapers. A new mom who joins Stroller Strides gets to rejuvenate her mind, body and spirit. Congratulations Gail you did a fabulous job. Little Ty is a great addition to our Stroller Strides Family. Your inspiration to all of us. So if your ready to get pregnant and have a baby Stroller Strides of Corpus Christi will be ready for you after a healthy delivery.

Cheers to motherhood and healthy living!

Rebecca

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Stroller Strides In Action

Here is a little sample of our class that we had on Friday outside the Science Museum. It is a great location and offers some beautiful views. We will be offering class their once a month. Our next Science Museum class will be Friday March 28th.

Melissa And Her Stroller Strides Journey

Meet a mom who does it all. I would like to introduce Melissa, another one of our fabulous instructors who teaches class in Corpus Christi and Portland.

My name is Melissa Erdner, I have two beautiful kids, Lucas who is 4.5 and Amelia who is 2.5. I have been married for almost 7 years to my husband Matt who is in the Navy. I first started with Stroller Strides when we lived in Monterey, CA. I took my first class at 8+ months pregnant and waddled my whole way through, loving every minute. I continued on with my classes up until a week before I delivered and couldn't wait to get back out there shortly after. I realized that being an instructor was something that I would love to pursue, so I spoke with the owner and began going through the steps to become a certified Personal trainer and Stroller Strides Instructor. During this process the opportunity to purchase the existing Stroller Strides franchise became available and I jumped at it. It was scary and exciting all at once, and for sure it changed my life. Being a Navy family makes it a challenge to meet people that you can build lasting friendships with. When I started Stroller Strides, I realized that the woman involved in this group are so special. Being here in Texas now for the last 7 months, I have loved every minute with this group of Mom's as much as my first group of Stroller Strides Moms. The energy and love that they put into their children is Awe inspiring and it pushes and teaches me to be a better parent on a daily basis. I have been teaching stroller strides for 2.5 years now, and because of this experience I have been motivated to go back to school to attain my associates and Masters in Physical Therapy.

Meet Sara Bading

Meet Sara Bading our newest Stroller Strides Instructor. Check out what Sara has to say about her Stroller Strides journey. Check back later to meet more of our fantastic moms!

Ok....
Where does one begin. I moved to Corpus last year from College Station and within one week of moving in I was already attending Stroller Strides. I started by stalking Rebecca (kidding). I ran into her at HEB and jumped right over to ask if she attended class. I like to think it was fate telling me to loose that baby jiggle that formed around my mid section and had plastered itself to my rear end.
I love Stroller Strides because I get to work out, be with friends, hang out with my baby and have fun all at the same time. If it wasn't for Stroller Strides and the wonderful friends I have made, I don't think I would have survived my first year of being a stay at home mom...and I would for sure weigh 200 lbs. Thank goodness it got me to LOVE working out.
I have NO background in fitness...and if you asked many of my friends from college what the thought of me teaching a class I am sure they would all laugh. It's true...I HATED running until I joined SS and actually realized it wasn't that bad. Neither is sweating. My Mom even made me swear that I would keep going to class all summer long, even in the heat, before she would bestow the gift of a jogging stroller onto me. It's sad when even you're family has doubts.
I attended SS Instructor Training in December 2008 and fell deeper in love with SS and all that it entails. I can see myself teaching class for many years to come (if Rebecca still lets me). I really believe all Moms need to try it at least once, and want everyone have as much passion for this as I do. SS is such a big part of my day, and my life.
I am also slightly hyper, very loud and almost always in a good mood. People mistake that for being nuts and I am ok with that. I think as long as people are laughing then it's ok...even if you're laughing at me.