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Finding Your Pace in a New Place

7/20/2016

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​Some of you might be in the middle of your PCS (permanent change of station). Some of you might be relocated but still trying to figure out your new place. Maybe you have even been in your current location for six months or longer, but haven’t quite found your niche. Hopefully, and likely, you have landed in a spot with a Stroller Warriors® chapter. If so, reach out right now. Seriously, right now, find your chapter and request to join the page. I’ll make it easy for you…start with this link:  http://www.strollerwarriors.com/chapters.html. These will be your new people…the ones who provide the support and advice you need to acclimate to your new place. They know it all, and if they don’t, they know how to find out. As a bonus, you and your children will get plenty of exercise and be surrounded by a positive, encouraging group of all-star awesomeness.
 
What do I do if there is no Stroller Warriors chapter?!?! For me, this is difficult to imagine, but it happens. At times, we find ourselves completely separated from what we know as normal life. I am in this situation now, and I dearly miss my people. However, there are ways to cope.
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​First thing is to stay connected. Even if though virtual means, staying connected goes a long way to help in adjustment. Just because you move away from an SW chapter, does not mean you are no longer a Stroller Warrior. One way to stay connected is through the Run the World program. (http://www.strollerwarriors.com/miles.html). This allows you to participate, have accountability and incentive, from ANY location. It’s also completely appropriate to stay in touch with your previous or upcoming chapter, even if you aren’t there physically. Continue to network with the club, because you never know when you might connect with someone in person later down the road.
 
Secondly, wear your gear. Just like our children have their favorite lovey, we have our things to bring comfort and motivation. If you dress the part, you are more likely to get out and go for a run, and you may even meet other SWs that you never knew existed. I’ve made several friends and acquaintances over time because I recognized their race shirt or they had SW gear on.
 
Here’s another grand idea should you find yourself Stroller Warrior-less. If you are looking for an opportunity to volunteer and create a community for other military spouses in your shoes, you can send in an application to coordinate a new SW chapter! Here’s the link for more information: http://www.strollerwarriors.com/coordinating-a-chapter.html
 
Last of all, meet more people. Running clubs exist EVERYWHERE, every state, every country. Google or check out the running store to find out. Odds are that running club is also a positive, encouraging group of all-star awesomeness. 
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While writing this piece, my HHG was delivered and I immediately found my beloved SW gear!
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