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I am a WARRIOR!

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Yea you read that right! I am a warrior! No, I am not a warrior princess. I am a Fitness Warrior! I am so excited to join the Sports Backers, Keep It Moving initiative by becoming a member of the 4th class of Fitness Warriors!


What is a Sports Backers?
During the past 25 years, Sports Backers, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has developed programs and events that are designed to inspire people from all corners of our community to live actively.  We achieve this work by focusing on a network of collaborative partnerships with other organizations, businesses, local governments and faith based institutions.  In order to have transformational change, we realize we can’t do it all alone, but rather we work to build a movement of change in our community to make active living the easy choice.
                                                                                    --Sports Backers Website

I have run several of their races and have always loved what the brand, Sports Backers,  stood for. Through my running adventures and linking up with  several women in the community I had the pleasure of meeting several Fitness Warriors. I also got to experience them last year at the Corporate 4 miler where they lead a group warm up.

When the opportunity came up to apply for this years Fitness Warrior class my heart was dedicated and my hands followed  along. I was raised to believe that it takes a community, a village to raise a child. I was raised that the health of the community was my responsibility and if i had the ability it was my duty to help those less fortunate. My father instilled a huge love of community in me and although I am over 500 miles from the community that built me up, I am right here in the community that will affect the lives of my children. I want them to have better than I did so i know that I must help my community.

Fitness Warriors will allow me to give back and help the community in a huge way. I'll give of my time and my kind heart to those willing to join me in a free workout session! Free, Free.. how awesome is that?!?


What is the Fitness Warriors program? 
 While some of us may have cheaper gym memberships than others, or a park closer to our homes than others, all of us deserve opportunities to get healthy and stay in shape. And all of us could use a little encouragement, a little coaching and support to get there.  Sports Backers’ Fitness Warriors are that voice of encouragement and support for our communities that could use it most.
                                                                                   -- Sports Backers Website


I am excited to join this great family, Fitness Warriors. I look forward to representing the Sports Backers Brand.. most importantly I look forward to helping my community!!!

As I begin my journey to become a Fitness Warrior I hope you will follow along my journey. If you are in the local area reach out to me and come catch a class with me!!! I love meeting new people... and I don't bite.. usually lol!




For a list of classes all over the RVA and Tri Cities please follow this link: Fitness Warrior Schedule

More Information at : Sports Backers/ Fitness Warriors ;
Disclaimer:  all information taken from Sports Backers Website. Although I am a A Fitness Warrior, I am not being paid for this blog and all thoughts are my own. 

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