Want to learn to run a 10k?

Have you ever wanted to learn to run?
You know it is more fun with friends, right?

momstown Central Alberta has joined forces with Team in Training with their
MOMS IN TRAINING program!! We are committed to running the Edmonton Polices Services 10km run on April 27, and are hoping to also do the 10 km at Woody's RV World on May 18th!

Here is more info direct from the Moms in Training website.

Why Join?

Because we all know someone touched by cancer.

Because a parent should never have to watch their child battle cancer.

Because as moms, we can give back and make a difference.

What is Moms In Training?

A flexible 8-week workout program where moms train together and fundraise for a great cause!  Enjoy social events throughout the season with moms in your area!

Program culminates with a 5-10K local event (event participation optional)

FAQ’s – Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I know someone personally affected by cancer. Can I train in honour or memory of this person?

A: Absolutely! We encourage you to honour someone close to you who has been affected by ANY type of cancer.

Q: Is my child allowed at the work-out?

A: As long as your baby is able to remain in the stroller, you are welcome to bring your baby to the training sessions!  The workouts allow you to exercise with a stroller. Jogging strollers are not required.

Q: What if I can't attend all the work-outs or participate in the events?

A: The program is tailored around being flexible for moms! We encourage you to attend as many work-outs as you can. You can still participate in the program even if you are unable to attend the event.

Q: What do the work-outs consist of?

A: Workouts will last approximately 60-75 minutes. They will consist of running, walking, cross-training & stretching.

Q: I am not an athlete at all! Can I really train to complete 10K in eight weeks?

A: YES! We have moms of all levels who join. You have the ability to run, walk, or do a run/walk combination!

Q: I have never fundraised before. How will I know what to do?

A: Our staff will help you build a simple fundraising plan, trust us…it is easier than you think.   

So what's stopping you? Join us for our online question and answer session on February 12th at 7pm where you can get all your questions answered!!

Fit Mamas Challenge in Central Alberta!

Looking to get HEALTHY in 2014?
Join our FIT MAMAS CHALLENGE!

Join us for our new 8 week momstown Fit mamas Challenge! Under the guidance of a nutritionist you will participate in a fitness challenge where you will try different types of classes once a week.  We also have an online component this year so you can participate form home even if you cannot make all of our demo classes!!
 
The cost will be $20/member to participate. In the end, a $500 cash prize will be awarded to the participant who has contributed to the challenge and participated the most in the classes and events.

We will provide prizes throughout the program to reward member achievements. Each Friday we will do a Fit Friday wrap up on Facebook with discussions about the previous week and a prize giveaway.For $20 (member only price) you get to try demo classes, have an online coach and have a chance to win weekly prizes as well as our grand Prize pot of $500!!

Don't think you can make all of our Demo classes? Don't worry even if you ONLY participate online you can STILL win the Grand Prize!!

Spaces are limited!

Sell Tickets through Eventbrite

Be The Change...

"Be the change you want to see in the world." ~ Gandhi

No one does this better than my friend Jo.  She is changing the world one woman at a time as she helps accomplish things they never thought they could.

When I was just in the beginning phases of setting up momstown Central Alberta back in 2009, I got an email from Shannon at Jo Dumont Fitness Training inquiring about advertising options.  I was so excited to have my first REAL business contact, and set up a meeting to go in and meet with Shannon and Jo.  I was really excited to show them what my business could offer, and although I didn't yet have one single member - they believed in me from the start.  I left that meeting feeling so amazed at what they had put together in their tiny space - I felt a real feeling of community from the first time I set foot there.

Since that day, Jo has evolved from being a business acquaintance to being my trainer and best of all, my friend!  I think most of her members would call her a friend, because that's how you are treated the minute you walk into JDFT.  My kids are at home at JDFT and have made many friends there as well - and they are learning about healthy living and being active.  Something I wish I had learned about much earlier in life!

Jo's been given the opportunity to win $25,000 to not only improve her life & JDFT, but the lives of so many other Central Albertan women.  Please watch this video and then like the page and the video to help her get one step closer to her dream!

momstown Gets Active with Get Fit!!

The ladies of the momstown Central Alberta Get Fit Club have decided to tour the town... we're taking Get Fit on the road and checking out what Red Deer has to offer!  There's more than one way to stay active - and Red Deer has some great options!!

This month we tried our hand at Skyball at The Collicut Centre.  It's a cross between Basketball & Volleyball played on trampolines.  We may not be world class athletes - but we sure did have a great time playing our mini-tournament!  There was a little trash talk, and a whole lot of fun!!

We'll be doing this one again for sure!  Congratulations to Mandy & various partners who came out victorious!  Join us at our next meeting of Get Fit to get in on the fun.

Get Fit!!

Round 2 of our Get Fit Club wound up this month - a brave few of us forged through the spring snow storm to get together and discuss the month's successes and failures.  For me personally - there weren't many successes, except perhaps surviving the month.  But it felt good to be in a room full of women waging the same wars - that understood!

Congratulations to Brenda S. who took home the Grand Prize of $175 plus Soap on a Willow Soap Dish from Orchid Rain Salon & Spa and a Free Haircut from Divas Hair & Tanning.

Also a big thanks goes out to our fantastic sponsor - Jo Dumont Fitness Training - for letting us gather for a group workout once a month and to Jo herself for always providing such great support and inspiration to our members!

We're switching things up a bit for Round 3 and playing a game of Survivor.  We're teaming up and competing to take each other down (I mean win)!  The competition is already heating up on the message boards!  If you haven't signed up yet, what are you waiting for?  Join us!

360 Fitness

360 Fitness is Red Deer's #1 Choice for Personal Training and Weight Loss, and we have a unique opportunity for momstown members. Do you know of a momstown Member that is at a crossroads in life and needs a change? Do they want to lose weight, feel great, fit more comfortable in their clothes and get their body back....but just can't afford a personal trainer? Does this member really deserve a lifestyle change and to do something for themselves? Well this is their chance and they need YOUR help!!
Self-nominations are also welcome!! Write a short essay (a paragraph or two) on why your nomination deserves a true lifestyle change and body make-over and they could win a

FREE MONTH OF PERSONAL TRAINING

FROM 360 FITNESS! Grand Prize: FREE MONTH OF PERSONAL TRAINING 2nd Prize: $300 Gift Card for Personal Training 3rd Prize: $200 Gift Card for Personal Training Submissions must be emailed to info@360fitness.ca with

SUBJECT: momstown Contest Contest ends Thursday, March 31 with winners being contacted the next day. All submissions must include: Writers Name Writers Phone Number and Email Nominations Name Nominations Phone Number and Email Goodluck from 360 Fitness!! www.360fitness.ca 403.347.1707

Busy Busy Busy!

The moms of momstown Central Alberta are busy, busy, busy this week out and around Red Deer trying new things!! 

Despite the weather - and all the SNOW on the weekend, Bikram Yoga Red Deer was packed full for their Free Weekend.  What could be better while its blizzarding outside than finding your happy place on a yoga mat? 

Next, we hit Intuition Massage & Pilates for a introduction to pilates.  What a great way to get your core back into shape after carrying your little one for 9 months!  Weather you've recently had a baby, or its been a couple of years (like me) we can all benefit from some core strengthening.  I am sure feeling it today!

And finally - some fun with the little ones as the mamas tryed out some classes at Kindermusik Korner with Val Hughes.  We've done this before and I'm sure we'll do it again - what fun the kids have singing, dancing and playing with music!  Check out the winter class schedule on Red Deer LooknBook - under Arts & Culture, Performing Arts - Child.