Introducing: TJ Magill and Christy Campbell, founders of Run U Mother!

May 1st, 2008 · 144 Comments

Readers, I am please to introduce RUN U MOTHER, to you! I’m sure you’ll be excited about these shirts as they have a very motivating story and a great product! Even if you’re not a mother yet, you know one, so please share this with them.

“Run U Mothers is a company formed by 2 moms with a passion for exercise. TJ Magill is a personal trainer and group exercise instructor who runs a boot camp for moms. Christy Campbell has been an avid exerciser for over 20 years and let’s TJ holler at her to move faster at their 6am boot camp. Their friend Nancy (a mother of 4) ran the 2006 Marine Corp Marathon and Christy went to cheer her on. Wanting to deliver a more motivating message then “Go Nancy” - “Run U Mother” seemed to do the job. Later that year, TJ’s boot camp moms ran their first 5K. We were a group of 20 moms cheering for each at the finish line and proudly wearing our Run U Mother shirts. Our goal is the have other “u mother” lines as well as provide a web site with exercise plans, links to other mother groups, and blogs to communicate with all those exercising mamas. We want to build a community of moms who love to run, walk, bike, do yoga - whatever - to share their experiences and ideas.”

Running Wisdom offered by TJ Magill

“The biggest problem I see with clients who want to get fit is that they start off too hard, hurt themselves and get so discouraged they end up quitting! Whether it’s running or weight training, you have start at an appropriate level and build up from there. You’ll be suprised at how fast your body will adapt to your routine.

For all those new runners (especially the new moms) - here are a few tips:

Get a good pair of sneakers

Get a good running bra

Start off on a walk/run program.

Walk for 2 min, jog for 30 seconds. As you get get stronger, walk for less time and run for more time. You will be amazed how fast you will be able to sustain

a 5 minute run/2 min walk. This will help you get into the groove without getting discouraged.

Another problem for us Moms is finding the time. Well, no one is going to give you a 25th hour in your day. FInding some time to take care of yourself should not be put off. This may mean getting up a little earlier, training your toddler to sit in a stroller a little longer than they want to or finding some energy after they kids go to bed - but there is some time you can find. I have 17 Moms in my boot camp at 6am. They swear that is the magic hour (and they all show up 3 days a week). Quite a few moms have walking or running groups (think playdate in a stroller). Check out seemommyrun.com or Strollerstrides to see if that would work for you.”

Run U Mother is proud to be apart of the following upcoming events:

2008 Celebrate Mama!

Vienna, VA

Saturday, May 3rd 2008

11am - 3pm

www.celebrate mama.org

Zooma Women’s Running Series - a series of races just for women!

Annapolis, Maryland

Sunday, June 1, 2008

races.zoomarun.com

SeeMommyRun Race - an organization that hooks up moms in local neighborhoods for walking/running clubs.

June 7

Manassas, VA

seemommyrun.com

JUST FOR YOU!!

RUN U MOTHER has offered two tank tops to TWO of you lucky readers. Simply post a comment and the winners will be chosen at random on May 5th at 9pm. Winner must reply to email within 24 hours and provide a US Mailing Address.

DOUBLE YOUR CHANCES!! WORKOUT MOMMY is giving away a tank top, too. Click over there and check it out.

*****Winners #33 and #89!

Tags: Interviews with Fitness Instructors · Running

144 responses so far ↓

1 amber @ SAHM's musings // May 1, 2008 at 1:20 am

Hi I’m a new reader to your blog and was wondering about your contest/giveaway rules. Do you email the winners or do you announce them? I’ve been waiting to see something on the bondi bands and didn’t and was just curious. You can email me back a reply. Thanks and happy exercising.
2 LisaN // May 1, 2008 at 2:58 am

OMG, I love the name, and I want a shirt………….:)

It would look great power walking on the sidewalks of LA.
3 Kim B // May 1, 2008 at 3:46 am

Oh definitely sign me up for this drawing!!
4 janet lindsey // May 1, 2008 at 5:48 am

great giveaway would love to win.
5 Marilyn Wons // May 1, 2008 at 6:32 am

I have been running daily for two decades - this is so fine - thank you
6 Terra Heck // May 1, 2008 at 6:36 am

I’d like to win one.
7 Sharon Jones // May 1, 2008 at 9:54 am

Oh how I would love to win. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!
8 Kari Follett // May 1, 2008 at 10:17 am

Thanks!
9 Tari Lawson // May 1, 2008 at 10:44 am

What a cute shirt to wear when running.
10 ADrienne Gordon // May 1, 2008 at 11:08 am

love to wear this at my next race
11 Jodi // May 1, 2008 at 11:46 am

Great giveaway. I’d love to wear this to the gym.
12 Vicky Boackle // May 1, 2008 at 11:46 am

i think this is so cute.
13 rebecca snodgrass // May 1, 2008 at 12:21 pm

I really like this one
14 Catherine copeland // May 1, 2008 at 12:28 pm

run mommy run. lol. really i do love this shirt. very cute
15 Dawn Bates // May 1, 2008 at 12:31 pm

I need a new tank so badly!

Thanks for the giveaway!
16 Denyse // May 1, 2008 at 12:33 pm

It’s summer, it’s hot- I need this!
17 Robin Little // May 1, 2008 at 12:45 pm

I would love to win this for working out in the summer.
18 Casey H // May 1, 2008 at 12:46 pm

I love this tank! I’d love to have something that fits after popping out baby #2!!
19 Annette // May 1, 2008 at 1:36 pm

Enter me, please.
20 Holly Chernoff // May 1, 2008 at 1:56 pm

I am have started a run/walk program and am amazed how I have increased the run part, this tee would be great to have!
21 cathi rushing // May 1, 2008 at 2:34 pm

SO CUTE
22 Jennifer M. // May 1, 2008 at 2:58 pm

Please enter me and thanks!
23 Playful Professional // May 1, 2008 at 3:10 pm

This is awesome. I love running in tanks cause it’s so dang hot here in DC.
24 jane yates // May 1, 2008 at 3:16 pm

thanks
25 Bonnie D // May 1, 2008 at 3:18 pm

Great tank! Please count me in.
26 tim brown // May 1, 2008 at 3:34 pm

THANK YOU GOD BLESS
27 Monique Rizzo // May 1, 2008 at 4:26 pm

Would love to win this!
28 Linda Lansford // May 1, 2008 at 4:51 pm

enter me please
29 melania y. // May 1, 2008 at 5:25 pm

wow, too funny! thank you!
30 Aniela R. // May 1, 2008 at 5:25 pm

I love it!
31 Karen Gonyea // May 1, 2008 at 5:29 pm

Pick Me !!
32 Amir // May 1, 2008 at 5:58 pm

Pick me, my wife would love to win!
33 dianne // May 1, 2008 at 6:18 pm

I live in FL, I need this now.
34 Jacqueline Carly // May 1, 2008 at 6:24 pm

YEAH BABY! PICK ME!
35 Angie P. // May 1, 2008 at 6:32 pm

I could use this as I have very few workout/running clothes and really need to get out there!
36 Lisa Fosses // May 1, 2008 at 7:35 pm

I need workout shirts
37 Vicki Wurgler // May 1, 2008 at 7:37 pm

this tee would be perfect for my morning runs
38 Kristi Blackstone // May 1, 2008 at 8:39 pm

cool contest
39 Pauline M // May 1, 2008 at 10:20 pm

oooooooh!! aaaahhhhh! Count me in, love the t-shirt!
40 linda // May 2, 2008 at 12:09 am

I sure could use this when i jog.
41 Terri D // May 2, 2008 at 12:27 am

Count me in!
42 Mary Casper // May 2, 2008 at 1:08 am

I would love this top
43 Kirsten // May 2, 2008 at 2:28 am

What a cool top!
44 jeanette malan // May 2, 2008 at 3:35 am

think this is so cute
45 Cindi // May 2, 2008 at 4:58 am

Cute tank top. It looks cool and comfy!
Please enter me in your drawing. Many thanks,Cindi
46 Stephanie // May 2, 2008 at 5:01 am

I would run and wear this tank with pride!!
47 mannequin // May 2, 2008 at 11:09 am

and run i do.
please enter me in the drawing (crossin my fingers and legs, too)
48 feener // May 2, 2008 at 12:03 pm

Oh Mother I want one !!

feener44@gmail.com
49 Tisha // May 2, 2008 at 12:46 pm

I really like the tank top… it would be great to work out in! =)
50 Mama Zen // May 2, 2008 at 1:40 pm

That is so cute!
51 Sue Farrell // May 2, 2008 at 2:27 pm

This is a super tank–I want one!!!
52 Evelyn // May 2, 2008 at 3:57 pm

ha very cute
53 Kathy Scott // May 2, 2008 at 5:31 pm

Very nice. Thanks for the chance.
54 Heather // May 2, 2008 at 5:34 pm

I love it!
55 charline s // May 2, 2008 at 6:17 pm

Like it very much.
56 Molly Capel // May 2, 2008 at 11:57 pm

What a great tank! Winning this might give me the boost I need, to get some extra exersise in.
57 jan koontz // May 3, 2008 at 12:42 am

just to cool
58 Danielle // May 3, 2008 at 3:30 am

Oh how cute! Great for runs w/ the babies!

mcginnisfamily5(at)gmail(dot)com
59 Tonya Froemel // May 3, 2008 at 3:35 am

like to win this
60 connie s. // May 3, 2008 at 6:38 am

Great top!!! Pick me!!!
61 mom to p // May 3, 2008 at 7:03 am

I have started running last March. I would love this!
62 Jodene Gildea // May 3, 2008 at 2:58 pm

Please sign me up for the contest.
63 Jennifer C // May 3, 2008 at 4:31 pm

Thanks!
64 Debbie Criss // May 3, 2008 at 7:19 pm

Definitely need this for my workouts. Still have 50 lbs. to go.
65 Kari Colledge // May 4, 2008 at 12:40 am

Cute!
66 Gina // May 4, 2008 at 1:24 am

I’m so glad I ran across your blog, I love it. I desperately need to start working out, would love to have this tank to start with my workouts.

Thanks!

lyricandariasmom[at]gmail[dot]com
67 Ginny // May 4, 2008 at 2:20 am

Love it, count me in!
68 dolly // May 4, 2008 at 2:50 am

avid runner before becoming prego…can’t wait to start up again soon now that there’s no more snow/ice on the ground!!! what a great way to start hitting the pavement!
69 Heidi // May 4, 2008 at 3:48 am

I’m in,
Thanks!
70 Brandy Holzapfel // May 4, 2008 at 3:55 am

Looks nice!
71 william causey // May 4, 2008 at 4:02 am

please count me in
72 Michelle // May 4, 2008 at 4:14 am

deal me in, please!
73 Angela // May 4, 2008 at 5:40 am

I added your contest to Prize-A-Tron!
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74 ariane // May 4, 2008 at 8:39 am

wow! i love tops!! pls count me in! hope i’ll win!
75 Samantha Pruitt // May 4, 2008 at 8:51 am

i would love this!
76 Sylvia Porter // May 4, 2008 at 10:05 am

great giveaway~
77 Jennifer Hedden // May 4, 2008 at 2:53 pm

enter me
78 Elizabeth M. // May 4, 2008 at 8:34 pm

This is exactly the kind of thing I work out in. I can not stand sleeves when I exercise for some reason. Plus this is cute!
79 Karen A. // May 4, 2008 at 8:43 pm

cute top and would be so cool to wear in the upcoming hot summer months.
80 Darwin C. // May 4, 2008 at 9:10 pm

Cool Stuff, baby.
81 Betty~Simply Southern // May 5, 2008 at 1:46 am

oh wow!!i’d love one although i run/walk with grandkids now 1t 44! (never to early to start a good health habit-grands love it!)enter me please and i do enjoy your site.added you to blog as well…
82 Candie L // May 5, 2008 at 2:18 am

Even though I think I am doing some physical exercise, this would help remind me the importance of doing something physical every day.
83 Rita S // May 5, 2008 at 4:30 am

Perfect for the weather coming up.
84 Meredith Peters // May 5, 2008 at 4:51 am

Looks comfy!
85 Libby // May 5, 2008 at 6:38 am

Love the tank! Brings a smile to my face just thinking of the reactions it will get…
86 jen g. // May 5, 2008 at 3:21 pm

Run U Mothers looks like it’s gonna be a great site! Thanks for the heads up and thanks for the chance for a sweet tank top!
87 Dawn // May 5, 2008 at 4:00 pm

I’m just getting into running to keep up with my girls on their bikes. I’m adding your blog to my blog roll too. Love it!
88 Kim // May 5, 2008 at 4:58 pm

This is perfect for my work outs!
89 Teri Meairs // May 5, 2008 at 5:01 pm

Very Cool, something for ‘MOM’. Count me in!
90 vicky // May 5, 2008 at 5:01 pm

i can see myself working out in this tank. I want this one
91 Melanie Thomas // May 5, 2008 at 5:41 pm

I would lov eto hav ethis; it might inspire me to be more dilligent on my workouts!
92 reeva // May 5, 2008 at 5:44 pm

count me in!
93 Barbara Fox // May 5, 2008 at 6:14 pm

Cute tee! Enter me please.
94 shawna // May 5, 2008 at 6:15 pm

Would love to win! Thanks
95 Erica G // May 5, 2008 at 6:45 pm

They have a great story and are very inspirational. I would love to wear this to my first 5K after my baby comes!
96 Shelly // May 5, 2008 at 7:22 pm

Looks great - thanks!
97 Dan // May 5, 2008 at 8:46 pm

Cool
98 Ed Nemmers // May 5, 2008 at 8:51 pm

Sweet niblets!
99 Susan White // May 5, 2008 at 10:05 pm

I love the tank and would like to win!
Thanks
100 monique saulsbery // May 5, 2008 at 10:28 pm

Please pick me.
101 philip halter // May 5, 2008 at 11:36 pm

great prize
102 Jo-Anne Madsen // May 5, 2008 at 11:57 pm

I want this! Thank you
103 K. Cleaver // May 6, 2008 at 12:33 am

Thanks for entering me too.
104 Carol Drury // May 6, 2008 at 12:35 am

thanks for offering this great contest!!!
105 Chrysa // May 6, 2008 at 12:41 am

What a cute name! Would love to win this !
106 Stephanie Adkins // May 6, 2008 at 1:56 am

Please pick me!!!
107 Kristyn Martin // May 6, 2008 at 2:00 am

What a great contest! I would love to win!! Thanks!
108 Barbara McNaney // May 6, 2008 at 3:43 am

I love it!
109 kiyana // May 6, 2008 at 4:58 am

Cool! I want one of these!
110 Lara Aleff // May 6, 2008 at 4:59 am

I would absolutely love to win! Fitness for Mommies is the best! I get the best advice from you guys!
111 C. Clemens // May 6, 2008 at 4:59 am

enter me please and thank you
112 valerie mabrey // May 6, 2008 at 5:03 am

Thanks for the contest
113 Frances Watson // May 6, 2008 at 5:09 am

please enter me thank you
114 Terri Wagner // May 6, 2008 at 11:40 am

Love the tank. Thanks for another great contest.
115 Bobbye F // May 6, 2008 at 11:42 am

This is such a cool t-shirt! Please sign me up!
116 Jennifer G // May 6, 2008 at 11:50 am

Nice tank!
117 Tiffany Taylor // May 6, 2008 at 12:34 pm

I’d love to have this top — it will help me get motivated to get moving. Thanks!
118 kathy pease // May 6, 2008 at 12:43 pm

PLEASE ENTER ME
119 Marilyn R. // May 6, 2008 at 1:04 pm

i likeyyy much
120 Christine E. // May 6, 2008 at 1:34 pm

It’s a great cause and cute tank. Please enter me.
121 vanessa hunter // May 6, 2008 at 1:48 pm

I’ll call this the great motivator!
122 Lisa F // May 6, 2008 at 2:14 pm

enter me too
123 Veronica Garrett // May 6, 2008 at 2:25 pm

I would love to win a tank top.
124 Brooke // May 6, 2008 at 2:51 pm

I’d love a Tank. I’ve never run before, but I have a 10 minute mile as my goal for the summer. I’m at the 15 minute mile right now.
125 Heather // May 6, 2008 at 3:00 pm

Funny to find this giveaway. Yesterday was my first run of many hopefully for a long time to come.
126 Carolyn // May 6, 2008 at 3:30 pm

Would love to win. Thanks.
127 Grace // May 6, 2008 at 4:13 pm

Good luck!
128 kathy // May 6, 2008 at 5:03 pm

I would like to win one of these tank tops.
129 Susanne Troop // May 6, 2008 at 5:39 pm

Nice prize!
130 Allison D. // May 6, 2008 at 6:20 pm

I just discovered this website and have sent links to my friends. I would love to win one of the tanks!
131 AMANDA PERRON // May 6, 2008 at 7:16 pm

Cool!! Please enter my name, THANKS!!!
132 kerri // May 6, 2008 at 7:27 pm

this is awesome i really like it please enter me in
133 Timothy Sternberg // May 6, 2008 at 8:14 pm

Great giveaway would love to win.
134 * * ALiesa * * // May 6, 2008 at 10:09 pm

OMG, I love the name, and I want a shirt………… : )
135 chrissy // May 6, 2008 at 10:10 pm

Love this! Thanks so much for the opportunity!
136 Becky Grady // May 6, 2008 at 11:31 pm

I love that shirt!
137 sarah woods // May 7, 2008 at 12:00 am

Looks great for design and fitness with style; hope the fabric makes the grade for give and within flexibility for fabric. Happy Mother’s Day to ALL!!! Many Thanks and Best of Luck to ALL Who Enter!!!!!!
138 Donna // May 7, 2008 at 12:16 am

I love the name of that shirt!
139 * * HeLeN * * // May 7, 2008 at 1:02 am

Awesome I really like it. Please enter me!
140 Melissa Reeder // May 7, 2008 at 1:02 am

Awesome name! I love to workout in tank tops so this would be great. Thanks!
141 * * MiC * * // May 7, 2008 at 1:26 am

Great giveaway, would love to win.
142 Lily Kwan // May 7, 2008 at 3:13 am

Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!
143 Rosanne Morrison // May 7, 2008 at 3:13 am

Sounds like a good idea
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