If you've spent any time at all on this blog, you've noticed I have a huge heart for an organization called Hope Mommies. If you grieve a small life, this organization is incredible and I encourage you to hook up with them. Like them on Facebook, join the community, read the blog, hang out at the website and so much more!
Last year, the Dallas Chapter of Hope Mommies organized the first annual 5k in memory of our precious children in glory. I wanted so badly to attend, but had a scheduling conflict. Just this week, the Dallas Chapter posted the details for this year's run! I was jumping out of my skin with excitement.
The Facebook event page can be found by clicking: HERE
You can register online by clicking: HERE
"Jodi - are you seriously going to attempt a 5k?"
YES!! With every fiber of my being yes!! I am already doing Couch to 5K (c25k) training with my oldest son. He's so excited to be running in memory of his siblings and I'm loving the Mother-Son time we get doing it. If you are interested in training for a 5k (or simply getting into the habit of exercising for FREE) here are some links for you:
- Training program overview: The Couch to 5K ® Running Plan
- Only eight weeks to go from couch potato to runner. It's an easy program to follow that builds you up gradually. I plan to add weights to my run so I am always at the weight I am now, even when my body starts loosing it's own bulk.
- Trainer app I'm using: C25K®
- Turn it on, take off. The voice prompts tell you everything to do as you go. I never even have to look at my phone except to start/end my training session. How simple is that!?
- Christian themed workout playlists: Christian + Workout radio stations
- Everybody needs some tunes. These may not be your style, but I'm really enjoying them.
Race, Sponsor, Donate
I would really like to have a group of 20+ people to love and support each other and Hope Mommies from all over not just Dallas-Fort Worth, but the whole state of Texas, and maybe even the country too! You can run the actual race (which is what #1 and I are doing) or participate in a 1-mile walk (which is what Hubs is considering doing with #2&3). #1 son and I are also willing to train with anyone who's interested. There's nothing quite as motivating as doing something like this as a family.Race Details - 2nd Annual Hope Mommies 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run
Saturday, October 15 at 7 AM - 11 AMUniversity of Dallas
1845 E Northgate Dr, Irving, Texas 75062
Race Day Schedule:
- 7:00 AM Walk-up Registration Opens
- 8:00 AM Registration closes
- 8:00 AM Opening Ceremony/Announcements
- 8:15 AM 5K Runners start
- 8:20 AM 1 Mile Walkers/Runners start
- 9:15 AM Winners announced
- Pending city permit approval, we will have a balloon release.
- Alternatively, we will have a prayer and song honoring our babies.
- 10:00 AM Silent Auction ends
- 10:30 AM Silent Auction winners announced
- Clean up to follow
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