Happy almost Mother’s Day! You’ve heard me gush over how much I love all of my Moms Run This Town friends many times and today seems like the perfect day to do it again. There are so many things to love about being part of such an amazing group of women but I’ve narrowed it down to my top 5.
Find Your Tribe And Love Them Hard
What I love about my moms run this town group
No Guilt Zone
I’ve learned that a mom who takes time to take care of herself is a happier and healthier mom. A happier and healthier mom is a better mom. I have such respect for the moms who get up a 5 am to carve out some time for themselves before heading home to get the kids out the door and head to work.
Partners in crime
Thinking of doing a Ragnar relay, mud run, triathlon or destination race? Just mention it to these mother runners and they are on board. What ever crazy adventure you can dream up, there’s a gaggle of friends signing up to join you.
Resources for problems big and small
Looking for some new fueling ideas for your long run? Having problems with chafing? Wondering what that foot pain really is? These moms have answers and if they don’t have answers they have support and that support is never ending.
Accountability
There is no bailing on a run or a workout just because it’s raining or snowing or cold or you need coffee. There is always someone waiting for you and that means you are showing up.
Lifelong friendships
I could write pages about the lifelong friendships I have made with women whom I never would have met had we not connected through running. These bonds, that are formed logging miles, are like no others. We are deeply supportive of each other in a way that I have never experienced before. I am so truly grateful to all of my fellow mother runners and honestly can’t imagine life without them.
Ok I’m done gushing for today. Hopefully I’ve convinced you to find your own amazing group of mother runners. Happy mother’s day to all of you. Hope you have fabulous weekend.
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Lisa @ Mile by Mile says
05/12/2017 at 3:33 amLooks like you have found a great group of runner friends! Happy Mother’s Day!
Deborah Brooks says
05/12/2017 at 7:29 amI really am so lucky!
MCM Mama Runs says
05/12/2017 at 6:40 amOne of the MRTT groups I’m in has created a “non running related” discussion group on Facebook. It’s become my go to as I try to survive being a mom to teens. It’s amazing how women I’ve never met can make my life so much better (and then it’s awesome when we do manage to meet up.)
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Deborah Brooks says
05/12/2017 at 7:30 amIsn’t just great the whole support system that has grown out of our local MRTT groups? And proud to call you one of my mother runner friends 🙂
Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudy says
05/12/2017 at 6:41 amI have a loosely connected tribe, but I’m still looking for more because we don’t get together enough!
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Deborah Brooks says
05/12/2017 at 7:32 amI hope you find your people they have made a huge difference in my life
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
05/12/2017 at 6:59 amWhat is it about the bond between women who run? I’ve struggled with women’s friendships over the years–but the friendships I’ve made with my running friends feel easy and effortless!
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Deborah Brooks says
05/12/2017 at 7:33 amI completely agree so have I in the past but this mrtt group has transformed all of my friendships
Meranda@Fairytalesandfitness says
05/12/2017 at 6:59 amI love that you love your group so much!
Deborah Brooks says
05/12/2017 at 7:33 amThanks I am so very lucky to have you all
Kimberly says
05/12/2017 at 7:16 amI agree – it’s so important to find your tribe! I love the women in my tribe because they are empowering and uplifting.
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Deborah Brooks says
05/12/2017 at 7:33 amThey sure are! Glad you have your people too
Kimberly Hatting says
05/12/2017 at 7:22 amYes, mother runners are the best! I have a couple of local runner friends,but I also have LOTS of online gal pals (ahem), and I’m so grateful for every last one of them 😉
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Deborah Brooks says
05/12/2017 at 7:34 amright back at you and so fortunate to have you in my tribe. Happy mother’s day!
Mary Beth Jackson says
05/12/2017 at 8:07 amThere is nothing like running friends! Plus you are right, moms that take time for themselves are better moms. Have a great Mother’s day weekend!
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Deborah Brooks says
05/12/2017 at 12:27 pmI totally agree you too friend!
Debbie says
05/12/2017 at 8:28 amI really need to find a running group. My old group kind of faded away as people moved, aged, etc. I miss all of this!
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Deborah Brooks says
05/12/2017 at 12:27 pmI feel so lucky honestly! Maybe you could start one by you? Have a great mother’s day
Lesley says
05/12/2017 at 9:05 amI tried meeting up with a group on Monday, but it was raining, then thundering. I was pretty disappointed because I was looking forward to meeting new people.
Deborah Brooks says
05/12/2017 at 12:32 pmI hope you have another chance to run with them soon it’s been life changing honestly.
Cyndi says
05/12/2017 at 9:47 amThat’s awesome you have such a great group of mother runners! I just might need to find a running group!
Enjoy your weekend!!
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Deborah Brooks says
05/12/2017 at 12:34 pmWell I highly recommend it!!
SJulie @ Running in a Skirt says
05/12/2017 at 10:13 amWhat a great group!! I am always so impressed by the great friendships you have with your Mom runners group.
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Deborah Brooks says
05/12/2017 at 12:36 pmI truly feel so lucky to have them
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
05/12/2017 at 10:41 amIt seems like you have the best tribe around!
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Deborah Brooks says
05/12/2017 at 12:37 pmWell of course I have to agree with you 🙂
Montana @ Pretty Lil Mudder says
05/12/2017 at 10:55 amWhile I’m not a member of any MRTT groups (and I’m not a mom) I agree that having a group of friends is a great motivator for running! The accountability you mentioned is present in my group too; that’s why I do the group runs because if I don’t show up someone will ask why. And it means I have people willing to get my out of bed at 6 am to do my workouts. Definitely better than going it alone! Plus the post run/swim/bike socializing doesn’t hurt either.
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Deborah Brooks says
05/12/2017 at 12:41 pmI totally agree and love that it sounds like you have found your people too. It’s a great thing!
Christina says
05/12/2017 at 1:03 pmHappy Mother’s day to you!! These pics are so great – I need to find my tribe.
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Deborah Brooks says
05/12/2017 at 3:10 pmYes I hope you do!
Mary Long says
05/12/2017 at 1:05 pmFinding your tribe is so important. You seem to have found a good bunch 😄
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Deborah Brooks says
05/12/2017 at 3:11 pmYes I feel very lucky today! Happy mother’s day
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says
05/12/2017 at 1:28 pmMRTT sounds like such a wonderful group!! There’s nothing like finding a group of runners that is your tribe! I hope you have a great Mother’s Day!
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Deborah Brooks says
05/12/2017 at 3:12 pmDefinitely I am one lucky girl to have found them. Have a great weekend yourself
Marsha says
05/12/2017 at 3:44 pmI love my mom friends that I run and bike with. Nothing like women supporting each other.
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Deborah Brooks says
05/12/2017 at 4:06 pmabsolutely it’s the best!
Rachel says
05/12/2017 at 4:50 pmI love that you have such an amazing MRTT group. I think the women in our local one really enjoy it, too.
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Deborah Brooks says
05/12/2017 at 6:01 pmMRTT has been a life changer for me
Elaine Dusetzina says
05/12/2017 at 7:23 pmHappy Mother’s Day! I would love to have a mom tribe who I can run with early in the morning during the summer. Not sure if there’s one around my neighborhood? With the kids out of school, I’d have to get up early before my husband goes to work to get a run in. Guess this will be my homework before the school year ends.
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Deborah Brooks says
05/14/2017 at 4:10 pmCheck to see if there is a moms run this town in your town there may be!
Susie @ Suzlyfe says
05/13/2017 at 1:32 amThis makes me miss my running group! I wish I could keep up with them now!
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Deborah Brooks says
05/14/2017 at 4:11 pmYou will again I have no doubt of that! Hope you had a fabulous weekend looked great
Annmarie says
05/13/2017 at 7:50 amI totally agree with all of this – I don’t know what I would do without my mother runners and running friends! Hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend!
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Deborah Brooks says
05/14/2017 at 4:11 pmThanks so much you too!
Clarinda says
05/13/2017 at 9:42 amThat’s so great that you found such an amazing group of mother runners! Happy Mother’s Day to you!
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Deborah Brooks says
05/14/2017 at 4:11 pmI sure do feel very lucky indeed
Sharon @ Mommy Runs It says
05/13/2017 at 2:48 pmLovely tribute to a lovely group of friends. I sure do miss running with my tribe. Have a wonderful Mother’s Day!
Deborah Brooks says
05/14/2017 at 4:12 pmHope you have had a wonderful mother’s day as well. I have not doubt you will be back there running with them soon
Esther says
05/13/2017 at 3:13 pmIt’s so great to that that kind of a tribe!
I’m blessed to have that with some ladies at my gym!!
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Deborah Brooks says
05/14/2017 at 4:12 pmdefinitely is! Glad you have your people too
Coco says
05/13/2017 at 5:43 pmYes, yes, yes, yes, and yes! I love how supportive my group is. Even though I haven’t done a group run in a while, the Facebook chatter is always motivating and encouraging.
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Deborah Brooks says
05/14/2017 at 4:13 pmThe FB groups really are wonderful and yes so supportive
Toni says
05/14/2017 at 2:12 pmThis is awesome, happy Mother’s Day! Runnighas connected me to so mNy awesome women who will be my friends forever!
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Deborah Brooks says
05/14/2017 at 4:13 pmI feel exactly the same way!
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says
05/15/2017 at 6:56 amI know how much you love your MRTT group. Its always great to have a core group that you know that you can lean on when you need to.
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Deborah Brooks says
05/15/2017 at 7:33 amAbsolutely! I hope you have time at some point to get more involved with your chapter they are quite amazing
Sandra Laflamme says
05/15/2017 at 12:32 pmI am so wishing I had a great group of runners to run with like this! You are very lucky to have such a big group with MRTT and I can only imagine how much fun you all have running together!
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Deborah Brooks says
05/15/2017 at 4:44 pmI feel beyond lucky!
Mikki says
05/16/2017 at 8:25 amOh my gosh! I love seeing all your pics on Instagram and such with your tribe! What a blessing to have so many great friends and people to hang with.
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Deborah Brooks says
05/16/2017 at 7:40 pmA huge blessing indeed I am so lucky
Bethany says
05/18/2017 at 11:50 pmI love this! Finding these people can be tough.
Deborah Brooks says
05/20/2017 at 7:09 pmyes but definitely worth it!