Introducing Dominic...

Michael and I are so happy to announce that Dominic Henry was born December 16, 2012. Dominic was 8 lbs 8 oz and 20 inches long despite arriving more than 2 weeks early. His big brothers, Max and Bennett, were so thrilled to meet their new baby brother. This pregnancy was filled with new challenges for me but I was so grateful for the support of Stroller Strides along the way. I attended classes right up until I delivered and I am sure that was the reason for such an easy labor and delivery experience. My recovery has also been extremely easy and I think that is because the Hickam ladies kept me in shape right up until the very end!

Stroller Strides has been a part of my life for the last three and a half years and I cannot thank everyone enough for loving my family as we've grown. Aside from the physical fitness that Stroller Strides provides, it has given me such a strong and wonderful network of wonderful friends. Thank you!

- Heather F. (Hickam)

Meet Our Newest Instructor

Hey, I’m Samantha.  I have been married to my husband Justin for 6 years now and have a crazy son Waylon who is almost 2.  We have two fur babies that create a great dynamic, our cat Jada and our dog Roxxxie.  I was born and raised in Iowa where I grew up on a farm. While in high school I participated on the dance team and used it to stay in great shape.  After high school I went through cosmetology school, and that is where I met my husband.  After cosmetology school I completed massage therapy school, learning various types of massage.   After Justin finished his Navy schooling in South Carolina he was stationed in Hawaii and brought me along for the trip.   I found myself managing a salon with very little motivational downtime.  After the first trip to Hawaii we moved to Virginia, where I worked in a high energy salon and occasionally worked out with a friend.  After Virginia we were lucky enough to pull shore duty in Hawaii.  I was grateful for a second chance here.  Shortly after returning I  became pregnant with Waylon.  After my pregnancy I found most of the clothes in my closet didn’t fit anymore and decided that it was time to get back in shape.   It was at this point that I was finally introduced to Stroller Strides.  I was instantly addicted and my only regret was that I hadn’t started sooner.  I was able to enjoy being outside in beautiful Hawaii, meet supportive women, entertain Waylon, and make some really great friends.  I even find myself looking forward to my mornings (even though I have never really considered myself a morning person).  I am excited to spread my addiction for exercise and help others to reach their own goals!

Introducing Benjamin

Aloha Ladies!

I am proud to introduce to you our newest little blessing, Benjamin Kalani Ruhl!  He arrived on September 17 and weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. 

Despite completing my first marathon weeks before conceiving, remaining active in Stroller Strides for most of the pregnancy, and being in better physical shape during this pregnancy compared to my first, I had a somewhat difficult pregnancy and labor and delivery.  The support and encouragement I received from my Stroller Strides sisters helped me through some of the tougher times during my pregnancy and I was supported postpartum through several ladies bringing meals for our family.  Stroller Strides is so much more than working out and getting in shape; it's about building relationships with other women who are in similar walks of life and encouraging and building one another up.  The friendships I have made have been such an incredible blessing!

After a somewhat scary entrance into the world, Benjamin is healthy and doing wonderful!  He is eating and sleeping like a champ and we could not be more thankful for our little guy!  Ethan is warming up more to him and turning into a great big brother.  

We are looking forward to rejoining our Stroller Strides Ohana, getting back into shape and losing some baby weight!  See y'all soon!

Before and After of sorts....

A little note I got from one of our members.... Emily has been around for a while now... and this is what she had to say. Thank you Emily! :-) 

"I wish I had taken a "before" photo just a month ago (even though I've
been at SS since March of 2011). This spring I had to switch birth
control and I gained 5 pounds of very stubborn water weight. I was in
class all spring and summer 2-4 x a week-ish. And in August with the
attendance competition I had reason to go to SS as often as possible.
At the end of August I was disappointed that I still felt that bloat.
I could care less about numbers on the scale so long as I feel
progress, or can see a difference. I was thinking of saying screw it,
I can't fight this. When I had my measurements taken in September I
was smaller than I was last October when I was measured for the GFC
and had just been really sick. I couldn't believe it. It was the
evidence I needed to just keep up what I was doing. I went to SS
sometimes 6 days a week and upped my water intake by a lot.  The five
pounds is gone and I have muscles I've never seen on me before. It's
awesome. I remember you talking about Before & Afters at class and
how everyone has come so far. I agree and just wanted to share my
recent experience. I love Stroller Strides!"

Meet Stacy

Aloha! My name is Stacy and I attend Stroller Strides at CORP with my three year old son, Jacob, and my four month old, Nathan. I am originally from Oklahoma. I met my husband, Brett while at college in Edmond, OK, and we married in 2005. We remained in Oklahoma for a few years while my husband finished his schooling and I worked as a social worker for the state. In 2009 my first son, Jacob, was born, and shortly after we moved to Hawaii as my husband is in the Army and stationed at Schofield Barracks. We welcomed the newest member of our family, Nathan, in April 2012 and he has been such a delight to us!

 

We currently live in Mililani and are loving every bit of our time in Hawaii. We have been on the island almost three years, and hope to stay as long as possible. We enjoy hiking, exploring the island, and hanging out at the beach. I also love to paint, cook, and play the piano. Oh, and shop.

 

We joined Stroller Strides in August 2012, as I was looking for a program to help me get back in shape after having Nathan. I had tried working out on my own, but found my motivation a bit lacking : ). Stroller Strides has been such a blessing to us. Not only do I get a great workout, but I also get to work out in the beautiful, perfect weather and scenery of Hawaii alongside some really great and motivating Mamas. Everyone has been so welcoming to us and it's just a great feeling to belong to such a fun group.

Run Mommas, Run!!

This past weekend some of our moms participated in some races! Wahooo ladies! You all rock! 

 On Saturday morning, Lezlie and Emily (Hickam) ran the Tunnels to Towers 5k Run on Pearl Harbor! 

Awesome job ladies and way support such an amazing cause!

On Sunday, Shanna (Schofield) ran the Windward Half Marathon! Anyone who can run a half marathon and then show up to class the next morning deserves major kudos! Congrats on your race Shanna! 

FIT MOMS TOTALLY ROCK!!!!

Stroller Strides Program and Instructor Surveys

It is survey time!! Here at Stroller Strides Leeward Oahu, we strive to provide all of our members with a top-notch experience. We'd like to know how we are doing. Your feedback is important to us! It will help us know what is working and how we can improve! Please take a few moments to complete the Stroller Strides Program Survey below, once you have done that, please complete one for each instructor (who's classes you attend). Access each survey by clicking on the links below. All feedback is anonymous.

Thank you in advance for your participation! 

STROLLER STRIDES PROGRAM SURVEY

TRISH (Instructor Survey)

STACEY (Instructor Survey)

MELISSA (Instructor Survey)

BRITTNEY (Instructor Survey)

JESSICA (Instructor Survey)

ASHLEY (Instructor Survey)

Thank you for your feedback!