Wednesday, August 30, 2017

MRTT/SRTT September BURPEE Challenge

by MRTT/SRTT Louisville, KY Chapter Leader, Allison Reid


MRTT/SRTT September Monthly Challenge - BURPEES

When you think of September, you might think of cooler weather, leaves starting to change colors or large cups of pumpkin spice lattes….well, now when you think of September you will forever think of BURPEES! You asked (I’m looking at you Jenny *wink* *wink*), and we listened. Join us this month in completing a progressive series of daily burpees to help improve your overall strength! Strengthening your muscles will help improve your running form and prevent injuries. 

If you are like me, I know what you are thinking….”BURPEES?!?!?! #$%& I can’t do burpees!!!” Well, this group excels at providing motivation, accountability and support. Do as many of the burpees as you can, track your success on the challenge page and we will celebrate your success with you. ALWAYS listen to your body. Modify the exercise, change the amount of reps or the amount of days you complete the burpees. Make the challenge work for you and your personal goals. 

For the running portion of this challenge, set a monthly mileage goal and report to us regularly on how it is going. Please track your own mileage and update miles in your posts on the challenge page. 

Happy September, everyone! We cannot wait to hear how a month of burpees impacted you!



Here is the challenge for you.  This comes straight from HeandSheEatsClean:  


This challenge was designed to be something that you do in addition to your normal workout (which is hopefully one of our workout plans!). We have 4, 6, and 12-week workout plans for all fitness levels!
If you are advanced and this is too easy for you, you can double or triple each day. If this is too difficult, cut the reps down and work your way up. This challenge is totally customizable based on your fitness level. You can do these all at one time or spread them out throughout the day. Your choice!

Have a great month!

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Little Red Rising Takes on the Derby City Trifecta


What does it take to complete a Triathlon? Well, swimming, biking and running, for sure! But, have you ever thought about a coach to help reach your running or race related goals? Our member, Little Red Rising, took it upon herself to seek out help through a coach for triathlon training and the results will amaze you!

Momma finished the 10K strong with her little guy by her side!

"In training, having a coach tuned into the technical aspects of my endurance journey is a layer beyond the camaraderie of MRTT. I know the things I have done right and the things that could be improved upon, like when to fuel for an Olympic distance triathlon. At age 39, I dislike admitting my vulnerabilities but opening up to Jeannette as a coach, beyond being friends has been worth it." ~Little Red Rising

Read the full story over at her blog now.

Friday, August 11, 2017

Moms Run This Towns meets Orienteering Louisville

written by MRTT/SRTT Louisville, KY Chapter Leaders

On August 5th, 2017, the Moms Run This Town/She Runs This Town Louisville chapter hosted their August Family Fun Event. The MRTT/SRTT chapter hosted this event with the support of Orienteering Louisville (OLOU) at Brown Park in St. Matthews.  We had over 26 teams who ran either the short or long orienteering course in hopes of winning beautiful handmade medals crafted by the Dunlap family!
Our beautiful medals made for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams.


Some of you may wonder what is orienteering?  Great question and we wondered this as well prior to setting up the event, so we did a little digging on the Orienteering Louisville (OLOU) website. Here is what we found:
"Orienteering is a sport that involves navigating a set course 
using a specialized topographical map and a compass. It can be 
enjoyed by people of all ages as a competitive cross-country race 
or as a recreational walk in the woods."  

We found this description held true as we had a range of ages in our participants, from toddlers to 
grandparents!  Also, as moms we loved that this was an event that had our kids moving, connecting
them to the outdoors (and running), and using some great life skills (map reading, working in teams, etc).

Orienteering means running trails and sometimes crossing water to find the check points.

Sunday, August 6, 2017

Results are in for the July Team Challenge!


On August 3rd, MRTT/SRTT members and their families convened at a local park for our July Team Challenge celebration!  It was great weather for a picnic (and a splash in the spray ground) with family members and friends.  Over 25 families attended our 2nd team challenge celebration and there was much to celebrate!  Combined, our teams ran 9,338 miles as a group, averaging around 77 miles per runner.  Despite the heat, we ran an average of 7 miles more per woman than our January 2017 team challenge. Way to go ladies! 

Saturday, August 5, 2017

Head up. Wings out.

Head Up. Wings out.  

by: Anonymous MRTT/SRTT member




Since I was a kid, I always had the same dream.  

I bolt out the back door and sprint across the porch.  I burst through the porch screen door and hear the screen door slowly shut.  The dog door slaps rhythmically back and forth.  I continue to pick up speed across the driveway and head for the large pine tree at the corner of our front yard.  As soon, as my feet hit the blanket of pine needles beneath the tree, I am propelled in the air.  I fly, high up in the sky, with the tree far below.  Everything is left behind.  The violence, the sexual abuse, everything, left behind.  Gone.

I can't fly, but I can come damn close through running.  Due to this, running became my escape.  It also became my enemy.  I became addicted and ran obsessively.  I developed a severe eating disorder and reached 67 lbs twice.  A large chunk of my life was spent in various long term and short term hospitalizations.  I am healthier now, but still struggle with my demons on a daily basis.

This year was rough.  I am just now starting to confront my childhood.  As a reminder that I will not be defined by it, I had the Hebrew word for overcome tattooed on the inside of my left wrist, above the fading scars caused by self-harm and my Garmin watch.  A reminder that I can fly and gain distance from my past.

I am still learning how to run in a healthy fashion.  Although, sometimes it has gotten me in trouble, it has also provided me with much needed comfort in my darkest hours.  I have to remember to wield its power for positive change.

"Head up.  Wings out."