Minivan Momma: A little alone time - Hot Mamas Run GIVEAWAY!

When I committed to be a part of the Hot Mamas Run, I wasn't really sure why I was doing it.

I'm not a runner. Even if someone were chasing me, I don't know that I could actually run. When I walk fast, though, I pretend I look like Lolo Jones.

I'm not athletic. I like to play sports. I like to watch sports. I like to cheer loudly at sports, but I'm not an athlete.

I'm not competitive. OK - I'm a little bit competitive if I know I can win. If I can't win, then I become non-competitive, and I become the best loser ever!
So why was I doing the Hot Mamas Run? Well...let me explain:

I took The Daughters with me to the gym. I planted them on the elliptical machines, turned Disney on their TV, and I started my walk around the track. I rounded the first corner when I heard one yell to the other, "Don't breath like that." Then for added compassion, she said, "Dummy." I spun on my heels and gave them the Mom-eye. When they were sufficiently chilled, I continued my walk.

I got to the second turn and looked over to see The Daughters attempting to pull each other from their respective machines. I jogged to the machines and yanked their hands from each other at which point they told me they were just playing. Yeah, right.

I continued my walk when I heard what could only be a described as two elliptical machines coming unhinged. I spun just in time to see The Daughters going ninety-miles-an-hour. Then I heard Daughter 1 ~~say~~ yell, "You stop first." Then I heard Daughter 2 ~~say~~ scream back, "No way, sucker!"

It hit me at that point: I am doing the Hot Mamas Run because no kids are allowed, and Momma needs to get her alone time where she can get it.

But more than that... it's about celebrating being healthy. And a healthy momma will live a long enough life to see her grandchildren and will still have the energy enough to point and laugh at her own daughters and say, "Paybacks are hell, chickies!" It's what keeps me going, my friends.

So, you wanna join me?

What you need to know:

The date is Sunday, September 30 at 3:00 at Mitch Park in Edmond, OK
You don't have to run - I'm walking. (Walk with me, please!)
The Baby parade (beginning at 2:00) is 1-mile; the Hot Mama course is a 5K.
The Baby Parade in an untimed, non-competetive 1 mile walk for women and children (both boys and girls) under the age of 12. You can push a stroller, pull a wagon, carry your baby or let them walk!
Costumes and decor contest categories include Rock the Bump (expectant moms can show off their baby bellies), Baby on Board (focus on babies in slings, carries, wraps, etc), Imagine That (general costume contest) and This Is How I Roll (decorate your wagon or stroller).
You do not need to be a mom to participate, but you do need to be a woman. Hot mama is the first and only women-only 5K! You'll be a part of history!
Proceeds go to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Food for Kids Program and to the Oklahoma Birth Network.
This even is also a great way for girlfriends, family members, co-workers or workout buddies to promote fitness and healthy lifestyles among women.
Don't feel like running? You can always volunteer!
You can eat pasta without feeling carb-guilty!