Since my lay off earlier this year, I tend to spend most of my mornings enjoying a cup of java, reading, and walking my dog Prince.  Today, I took a little detour from the regular routine and visited the newest park near my home in Elk Grove. 

We arrived at the park a little after 9:00 AM, and spent at least 20 minutes in the car.  I was texting and Prince was barking at people passing by and other dogs at the park.  Because of the gorgeous (read: tolerable) weather, I called my mother and asked if she wanted to come up to the park with my nephew.  She said yes, and we made it a family affair.  Shortly after their arrival, I noticed a group of women with strollers strolling around the park.  It wasn't until they circled the park a 2nd time that I realized that they were involved in a group activity.  Then, it wasn't until we started to leave, a good hour later, that I realized that they were involved in a super-organized fitness activity for women with children in strollers.  Duh!

I found myself excited for the women involved and grateful to the community for having a space available for these mothers of young children to convene and work on their health and fitness.  I don't know how long this particular group has been meeting, but the group appeared to be on task and on target.  During one point of their fitness routine, they started to run around the park.  My mother cheered them on and told one woman, "Looking good!"  The stroller brandishing mother smiled and put a bit more pep in her step.  It was an adorable sight.

Later in the afternoon, while waiting to pick up my teenager from school, I stopped by Starbucks for a quick frappucino and short read.  On my way out the door, I glanced at the billboard postings and saw one for Mommy and me stroller fit classes.  Since I believe that there are no coincidences in life, I felt it necessary to share my morning's experience and pass on information regarding this type of class/group.

For more information, please visit: http://www.mommyfitnessclub.com/ or http://www.strollerfit.com/