Stacy (front row, second from right) with her MOTR teammates at Women Run The Cities in September 2015.
"This program has completely changed my life," Stacy Reichert of Ham Lake, Minn., recently told her local newspaper about Moms on the Run. How did she go from hating running to completing four half marathons, three Ragnar relays, and the 2016 Grandma’s Marathon? It took plenty of hard work and determination on her part, mixed with what's been described as the “awesomesauce” found in Moms on the Run: built-in accountability and the support of other local women. Read more about Stacy's journey in recent accounts from the Quad Community Press and HealthPartners. Today, some six years after joining the program, Stacy is a MOTR coach, helping other women who are just beginning their fitness journeys. Thanks for giving back, Stacy!
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3 Tips To Help You Embrace Hills
By Jennifer Fink, Moms on the Run coach "Don’t waste the downhill!" This was my mantra for the first five years of my running career. The women I coach through Moms on the Run heard my chant on every downhill. I would proudly proclaim that I could walk up the hill and more than make up the time by burning the downhill. I still love the downhill, and will continue to share and preach my affection for the exhilaration of the ride. But toward the end of last year, my perspective changed. This quote seemed to sum it up perfectly: "Most of us try to avoid hills, but what is so good about that? Think about it. Flat tires, flat hair, flat returns, and the ultimate, flatlining. LIFE HAPPENS ON THE HILLS. They’re an opportunity to prove to yourself that you are stronger than you ever imagined. If you never attempt the ascent, you’ll never know the thrill of swooshing down the other side. Be a hill seeker." (author unknown) Whether it is in life, or on a run, hills don’t go away. They wait for you. So, how can you use them to become stronger and more confident? Here are my tips to help you embrace hills:
What would you do if you realized you were strong enough to do it? Looking for a supportive, all-women's environment to help prepare for your next fitness goal? Check out Moms on the Run to find the location nearest you. Jennifer Fink is a coach with two Moms on the Run locations in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, White Bear Lake and Shoreview. Since she first started the program six years ago, she has shed 40 pounds and become the Queen of Motivation. She has run 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons, six Ragnar Relays and the 2015 Twin Cities Marathon. |
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