Meet Rachel S! Today we have for you the founding story of Stroller Warriors Fort Meade!
Stroller Warriors Fort Meade was founded by Rachel S. I had the privilege of meeting Rachel first hand this year. We Captained a Ragnar team together for the 2017 Ragnar DC. Rachel is funny, caring, and a great team player. Sit back and enjoy the founding story of SW Fort Meade!
Rachel says she first heard about Stroller Warriors when she lived in Monterey, CA. “There was an active chapter when I was in Monterey, CA but I never joined because I was doing my own thing and thought I didn't need a running group.” Little did Rachel know she was about to learn how wrong she was about not needing a running group!
Stroller Warriors Fort Meade was founded by Rachel S. I had the privilege of meeting Rachel first hand this year. We Captained a Ragnar team together for the 2017 Ragnar DC. Rachel is funny, caring, and a great team player. Sit back and enjoy the founding story of SW Fort Meade!
Rachel says she first heard about Stroller Warriors when she lived in Monterey, CA. “There was an active chapter when I was in Monterey, CA but I never joined because I was doing my own thing and thought I didn't need a running group.” Little did Rachel know she was about to learn how wrong she was about not needing a running group!
Stroller Warriors Fort Meade at the Earth Day 5k Rachel’s interest in Stroller Warriors Running Club was peaked by social media. “A friend of mine moved away from Monterey to Pensacola and she founded the Stroller Warriors Pensacola chapter. Every other post she made on Facebook was about how awesome it was to have a group of runners who supported each other.”
This got Rachel thinking about how awesome it would be to have like-minded individuals in her life to support and encourage one another. Once her son was born and she was back into running she felt the need for a community of runners in her area.
This got Rachel thinking about how awesome it would be to have like-minded individuals in her life to support and encourage one another. Once her son was born and she was back into running she felt the need for a community of runners in her area.
SW Fort Meade's Dedication run for Wear Blue: Run to Remember “We seemed to have a strong community of runners for the post Run Series but there wasn't a specific group. I suddenly wanted a group here in Maryland. I was nervous to start the Stroller Warriors chapter and initially teamed up with a friend. I almost let her take it over while I sat back. I was afraid that I wasn't the right person to lead a Stroller Warrior chapter because I had never been in one. That friend ended up stepping back and allowed me to become the founder of Stroller Warriors Fort Meade.”
Rachel says she now has a new motto in life. Her motto is, "Jump in with both eyes closed!"
Jumping in with both eyes closed has taught Rachel valuable lessons about herself. “From launching a Stroller Warriors chapter without ever having been involved in one I have learned that I am more outgoing than I give myself credit for. This has allowed me to take on things I didn't think I'd ever do because I was timid and afraid. This chapter was possible all because a team (SWHQ) took a chance on me.”
Rachel says she now has a new motto in life. Her motto is, "Jump in with both eyes closed!"
Jumping in with both eyes closed has taught Rachel valuable lessons about herself. “From launching a Stroller Warriors chapter without ever having been involved in one I have learned that I am more outgoing than I give myself credit for. This has allowed me to take on things I didn't think I'd ever do because I was timid and afraid. This chapter was possible all because a team (SWHQ) took a chance on me.”
Post SW Fort Meade Workout Being a Coordinator has not only enabled Rachel to give back to her local community, it has also helped Rachel to grow and develop as a person. “I have grown a lot as a person in the year I've lead the Fort Meade chapter and I know a lot of that goes back to the awesome members we have. These members have become great friends and a vital source of encouragement in my life. I'd never be where I am today without the chapter and it's members. Some people might think that as members they have lots to gain from their leader, but it goes both ways. As a leader, I have gained lots from my members.”
Thank you Rachel for sharing your story. We know Stroller Warriors Fort Meade will continue to grow and flourish under your guidance!
Thank you Rachel for sharing your story. We know Stroller Warriors Fort Meade will continue to grow and flourish under your guidance!
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Thank You and Happy Running!
Kelly
Thank You and Happy Running!
Kelly
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