Girls just wanna have fun

We all know women are different than men in many ways. Something not everyone recognizes is that women have different needs, motivators and goals when it comes to fitness, too.

We are social creatures. Sure, there are the self-motivated go-getters out there who do it on their own, but a good number of us girls want a girls night out and workout in one.

Personally, I look forward to things that are fun, that include friends and that push me to work hard all at the same time. Years of exercising on my own produced few results over the years. But when I've had a team or a workout buddy to motivate me, I've really reached beyond myself.

Those times include running two marathons, both with a workout buddy the whole way; reaching my all-time best shape ever while teaching StrollerFit; and now, making personal records in running events with Moms In Motion.

Reflecting on all of this reminds me to be sure to laugh, encourage others and just have a great time when I head out the door to exercise or lead. Makes me want to do it again tomorrow!