For the last year, MetroFamily has been following Iron Mom ShaRhonda Burton on her path to fitness and weight loss. Congratulations to ShaRhonda for losing over 115 pounds to date. Now, we’re inviting our reader moms to join ShaRhonda and the MetroFamily staff as we form an Iron Moms team. The purpose of this team is to provide the information and inspiration needed for members to improve their health and influence the health of those around them.

To commit to join us, sign up here. Starting in late December, you’ll find fitness and nutrition information, a community where you can share your thoughts and learn from others, and specials from our Iron Mom sponsor, Women’s Yoga Center of Oklahoma City.

Invite an accountability partner to join with you, and together we’ll work to make a difference in our own health and the health of those we influence. The first challenge for the Iron Moms Team will be to run (or walk) at the 27th Annual RedBud Classic, scheduled for April 4-5, 2009. The RedBud provides many quality events, including:
• 10, 33, and 50 mile bike tours
• 1 mile children’s fitness run
• 5K wheelchair event
• 2 mile baby stroller and citizen’s
fun walk
• 5K & 10K runs.
The form asked you to indicate which event you intend to participate in (you can change your mind as you go along).

Learn more about the 27th RedBud Classic online at RedBud.org.

You may also learn about ShaRhonda's inspiring journey at her blog.