TROTTING WITH TOTS:
Started as a way to meet like-minded friends in this extremely active city, Trotting With Tots quickly grew to a large, yet close-knit group of badass Mamas who like to exercise with their kiddos (or who have any other choice when it comes to getting their sweat on/detoxing/releasing stress/avoiding hurting someone...).
The meetup.com group boasts several dozen members spread out all over Austin (some as far North as Georgetown, and others as South as Kyle), with babies ranging from fetus to freshmen.
The group meets on average 4x/week, with runs branching out over Central, North and South Austin. Each run starts and stops at a playground and/or splash pad, allowing the kiddos to burn off some of their energy too (It also helps coerce them to stay seated for 30-45 min while we run).
The meetup.com group boasts several dozen members spread out all over Austin (some as far North as Georgetown, and others as South as Kyle), with babies ranging from fetus to freshmen.
The group meets on average 4x/week, with runs branching out over Central, North and South Austin. Each run starts and stops at a playground and/or splash pad, allowing the kiddos to burn off some of their energy too (It also helps coerce them to stay seated for 30-45 min while we run).
LOREN M. -- AKA 'LO LO'
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Loren is our fearless founder and leader, and as such she spends her time scheduling, fielding questions, and making sure things run as smooth as the skin she leaves behind when she waxes on the side (and on the backside, if you need it).
She logs dozens of miles every week, with two kids in tow (and she ran all throughout her second pregnancy, often leading the pack), and she makes sure the group runs are spread out from Pflugerville to Buda so all members have a chance to trot on their home turf. In her down time you'll find her designing and making custom sheets or shirts for friends, cooking meals for people in need, or getting her house ready for guests (think personalized stockings for each person) in between ensuring her family has gourmet-worthy meals and designer-worthy duds on hand. Oh, and did I mention she's a phenomenal photographer? She will manage to get all of the kids in your family to look at the camera and smile, as well as taking gorgeous candid shots that will leave you scrambling to find enough wall space to display all of the ones you love. If you haven't seen the clothes she's designed, or tasted one of her 362 avocado recipes, you're "fialing". She's the reason we are all here and able to run together, and we are oh so grateful she and her hubs decided to make their home in Austin. |
LISA W. -- AKA 'WIT'
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You know that friend that everyone talks about? The one that somehow manages to raise multiple perfect children, have an immaculate house at all times (even when SHE thinks it's dirty, I would still eat off her floor or drink from her dog's water bowl), and can fix just about anythihg from a flat tire to an 8,000 piece lego sculpture? Well, if you dont know that friend, meet Lisa. When Lisa isn't busy making a 4-tier cake for Sunday night dessert, or sewing a superhero cape for an afternoon play session, she is reading a 500+ page novel or creating a make-believe game that will more-than-likely outshine quidditch. In addition to the extreme inadequacy you will feel when discussing last night's accomplishments, you will also know how appreciated you are, and how much she accepts your inability to build a Bing Bong outfit in your sleep (she pretty much did that---right before she ran a Half Marathon wearing the darn thing). She's a diehard friend, and a uniquely kind soul with a genuine appreciation for witty sarcasm. Her kiddos, pup pup and hubs are lucky to have her--as is Trotting with Tots. Oh, and did I mention she played hockey her entire life too? Yeah, so don't mess with that. (I didnt even think they could keep ice solid in Arizona. for that long.) |
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DANIELLE D. -- SECS ADDICT (Kid-friendly nickname: Danielle Tiger)
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