What kind of athlete are you and your wife? Do you specialize in running, cycling or Tri?
Paul: I prefer triathlons. I was a swimmer in high school, so it’s been an easy transition to get back in the water. I’ve never been much of a runner, I’m getting better, but I’d still much rather walk!
Kim: I have been participating in running races since 2000. I completed my first Half Marathon in September 2001 and I was hooked! I love the distance, enough challenge without being too demanding on my personal life. I annually run the Steamboat Springs Half Marathon and it has been a goal for many years to complete two half marathons in one year. So last year I completed the Steamboat Half and the Denver Half. I was so inspired by this and so happy to have a fantastic running partner in my friend Rebecca that I have changed from a seasonal runner to someone who ran throughout the entire year (sun, rain, sleet and snow) and now think that I am ready to kick it up a notch and have aspirations to run a full marathon.
How do you workout your training to fit in to family life? My hubby is a competitive cyclist and we occasionally have issues with who gets to race.
Paul: Communication and scheduling is the key for us. We prioritize exercise into our schedule and commit to ourselves that no matter what is going on, we will work out at least 1 hour a day. With two small kids, a full time job and living 1800 miles away from your family, the deck is definitely not stacked in our favor. I started attending classes at the local recreation center (Boot Camp, Kick Boxing and Spinning) where they offer day care, which allows both Kim and I to work out together. With race specific training, it works out pretty well that Kim is a morning person and I feel more motivated to work out after work, so our schedules work together to allow us to meet our training objectives.
Kim: We’ve done a few races together, but not to many. We just did the Bolder Boulder (10k with 53k + runners), where we got a babysitter for the morning and had a blast! Normally it is difficult to complete races together with the boys so we simply pick our favorite races, make a cooperative race schedule over the winter and participate with our training partners. However, we are committed to supporting each other and we never miss a race the other is participating in! There is nothing like crossing the finish line and having Paul waiting there for me or even better having the boys run across the finish line with me! http://www.ck-photography.printroom.com/ViewGalleryPhoto.asp?evgroupid=9&userid=ckiffney
What wise tips could you offer a beginning runner, triathlete or cyclist?
Paul: If you’re just coming off the couch like I was a year ago, take it slow. I started with once a week and I’ve worked up to 6 days a week, sometimes twice a day. Also get a good pair of running shoes. When I was preparing for my first triathlon, I read Slow Fat Triathlete: Live your athletic dreams in the body you have now and it was really motivating and encouraging. You don’t have to wait until you have six pack abs or perfect conditions to compete in a 5k, 10k or sprint triathlon. Get out there and do it. You also don’t need a lot of fancy equipment. I did my first triathlon on my 10 year old mountain bike and it was a blast. Another fun idea for beginners is to keep a blog to track your training, challenges and race reports. We just started one recently and it’s been a lot of fun. (www.familyfanclub.blogspot.com).
Kim: Get a partner! Finding a friend that has the same goals and objectives is the greatest thing. It gives you a reason to get out of bed early in the morning or to the gym after a long hard day. It is too easy to skip out on a workout because there “isn’t time” but when you know someone is there waiting for you to show up it strengthens your commitment. Plus I swear that when Rebecca and I run together the more we talk the quicker our pace and the faster the miles pass!
How did family fan club get started?
Kim: Paul has been attending my many races over the last eight years as the wonderful dedicated husband that he is. He has been talking about completing a triathlon for several years and I was so proud of him for making the commitment to training and achieving one of his goals that I really wanted to make it a memorable day! So I had some shirts made for the boys showing how awesome they think their dad is! It was so cute, the boys were yelling and cheering for Dad as he ran through transition, rode by on his bike and finished his first triathlon like the champion we all knew he was! After the race so many people commented on how cute the shirts were and even asked where they could buy them that we knew we were on to something!
Paul: We opened an online store in November 2007 (www.familyfanclub.net) and our shirts are being sold in several local stores in the Boulder, CO area. We’re also participating at race expos along the Colorado Front Range in 2008. Our most popular designs are Triathlon Daddy, Run Mommy Run, Run Like a Girl and It’s Business Time (Triathlon and Running). We also offer customization if you’re supporting a friend or other family member.
What is your professional background?
Paul: I’m an IT professional by day, aspiring triathlete and graphic designer by night.
Kim: I’m currently a stay at home momprenuer. In addition to running Family Fan Club and the show at home (2 boys, Connor (5) and Griffin (3)), I also have a labor and birth apparel business called BINSI (www.birthinbinsi.com), which provides women with an alternative to standard issue hospital gowns.
JUST FOR YOU!!
One lucky winner will win a RUN MOMMY RUN tank top! Simply post a comment to be entered to win. Thanks. Winner must provide a US Mailing Address and reply to email within 24 hours. This contest will end on June 4th at 9pm (PST).
*****Number 68 is the winner************
123 responses so far ↓
1 Design // May 30, 2008 at 1:54 am
Great work, keep going I well keep an eye on you!
2 Marilyn Wons // May 30, 2008 at 6:57 am
Since I run, this would be great! Thank you for the contest
3 Terra Heck // May 30, 2008 at 9:38 am
I’d like to win this nice tank top.
4 MizFit // May 30, 2008 at 10:35 am
Id love to enter.
you know, because Im NOW doing and not TRYING to run
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5 Adrienne Gordon // May 30, 2008 at 10:41 am
got a tri comin up in three weeks, this would be perfect
6 charline s // May 30, 2008 at 11:36 am
I would much rather walk.
7 Sylvia Belle // May 30, 2008 at 12:20 pm
great tank
8 Dianna Weber // May 30, 2008 at 12:28 pm
love your shirt
9 Fitarella // May 30, 2008 at 12:30 pm
fantatsic interview! love family fitness stories.
me wants that tank please!
10 Vicky Boackle // May 30, 2008 at 12:42 pm
good motivation to run.
11 Karen Gonyea // May 30, 2008 at 1:22 pm
Great motivation gift !
12 Sandy Martinez // May 30, 2008 at 1:34 pm
This tank top looks fabulous. Would love to win it.
13 rebecca snodgrass // May 30, 2008 at 2:25 pm
cool shirt
14 Playful Professional // May 30, 2008 at 3:00 pm
I like the take it slow advice. I’m good at slow
15 Elena // May 30, 2008 at 3:17 pm
Love it! Thanks for the contest, and the motivation!
16 Susanne Troop // May 30, 2008 at 4:22 pm
nice shirt hope i win
17 Barbara Burney // May 30, 2008 at 4:23 pm
may be the shirt would get me out excersing
18 David Benedict // May 30, 2008 at 4:24 pm
good way to start getting more excercise
19 Pauline M // May 30, 2008 at 4:33 pm
Just starting to get back into jogging, would love to have this to jog in!
20 Patty Boutin // May 30, 2008 at 5:01 pm
Thank you for having this contest. I really appreciate it.
21 Kari F // May 30, 2008 at 5:23 pm
please add me entry to win!!
22 valerie mabrey // May 30, 2008 at 5:24 pm
Thanks for the contest
23 Melissa Resnick // May 30, 2008 at 5:28 pm
this could help
24 Linda Lansford // May 30, 2008 at 5:33 pm
good way to get more excercise
25 Teresa // May 30, 2008 at 6:23 pm
would like to win this
26 Janice // May 30, 2008 at 7:55 pm
Thanks for the contest!
27 Kathy Scott // May 30, 2008 at 8:59 pm
It is time to get motivated to lose some weight. Thanks for the chance.
28 susan varney // May 30, 2008 at 9:32 pm
love to win
29 Nora Scott-Platt // May 30, 2008 at 10:03 pm
would like to win this
30 Barbara Fox // May 30, 2008 at 10:08 pm
Great shirt! Enter me please.
31 Catherine copeland // May 30, 2008 at 10:46 pm
this is a great shirt and a message for women to stay healthy and fit
32 Monique Rizzo // May 31, 2008 at 12:16 am
Would love to be entered!
33 Tonya Froemel // May 31, 2008 at 2:27 am
Enter me please.
34 misty w // May 31, 2008 at 2:39 am
Thanks so much for the opportunity.
35 chris h // May 31, 2008 at 6:02 am
love to win this
36 Cindi // May 31, 2008 at 6:19 am
Great idea and great site! Continued success with your business. The tank top is really nice looking. Please enter me in this giveaway drawing. Thanks,Cindi
37 Amy Schultz // May 31, 2008 at 6:55 am
Love the tank! Such a great statement!
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40 Karen R // May 31, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Thanks for the contest, great prize. Have a great weekend everyone.
41 Carla Pullum // May 31, 2008 at 11:41 pm
I would look good wearing this while I run!
42 Vicki Wurgler // Jun 1, 2008 at 12:01 am
great top to exercise in
43 Patty, mamastimeout.com host // Jun 1, 2008 at 5:31 am
I’d love to win and wear this! I’d also love to have Kim come on MamasTimeOut© sometime for an interview or as a guest speaker to help get moms motivated back into shape!
44 Molly Capel // Jun 1, 2008 at 6:49 am
Very cute!~
45 Audrey Okaneko // Jun 1, 2008 at 2:01 pm
I’d love to win this to workout in. Thanks!
46 Heather Luden // Jun 1, 2008 at 4:03 pm
I am ion need of summer clothes, I’d proudly wear this tank
47 Jennifer Jozwiak // Jun 1, 2008 at 6:44 pm
Pick me! I’d love to give this to my sister in law
48 Debbie Criss // Jun 1, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Lost 4 sizes over the last year. Really getting in fit. Would love to win this shirt. Please enter me, thank you
49 Jennifer Hedden // Jun 1, 2008 at 7:40 pm
enter me
50 Steve Scott // Jun 2, 2008 at 12:45 am
Please and thank you.
51 Candie L // Jun 2, 2008 at 2:37 am
I would love a shirt that would remind me to do the daily exercise. I try; I just get distracted too easily
52 C. Clemens // Jun 2, 2008 at 6:29 am
I need to get my butt in shape!
enter me please
53 trudee carreiro // Jun 2, 2008 at 11:19 am
I would love one of these shirts
54 K. Cleaver // Jun 2, 2008 at 12:14 pm
My husband tells the kids I’m always in a hurry….that’s why I run. LOL
55 Stephanie Adkins // Jun 2, 2008 at 1:22 pm
I really like the tank top.
56 Kim // Jun 2, 2008 at 1:38 pm
too CUTE!! Love it
57 Amanda Titus // Jun 2, 2008 at 4:08 pm
I think every mom hits the ground running daily. It’s all about perspective & enjoying what you do.
58 Jennifer M. // Jun 2, 2008 at 5:53 pm
Please enter me and thanks!
59 Cassandra // Jun 2, 2008 at 9:13 pm
Very cute!
60 Gina Stratos // Jun 2, 2008 at 9:16 pm
Great tank! Would love to win.
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61 jeanette malan // Jun 2, 2008 at 9:18 pm
Thanks for the contest
62 Tara Hill // Jun 2, 2008 at 9:34 pm
I did a tri years ago, but nothing since I had my baby! This would be a good kickstart! Thanks!
63 Sue Farrell // Jun 2, 2008 at 11:08 pm
Moms are always running, whether in a race or not, it seems.
64 Jodene Gildea // Jun 3, 2008 at 3:08 am
Please enter me!
65 Julie // Jun 3, 2008 at 4:19 am
I’m not up to running—yet. But hopefully soon.
66 ERica G // Jun 3, 2008 at 5:49 am
nice
67 Tia Carter // Jun 3, 2008 at 9:26 am
i hope i win
68 Kristen M. // Jun 3, 2008 at 10:58 am
I’m a running mommy. My seven year old recently suggested that I take her with me for a morning jog. I’m glad I can be an example to her.
69 feener // Jun 3, 2008 at 11:50 am
love it !! i hope i win ! i am training for a half marathon !! feener44atgmaildotcom
70 tuesday // Jun 3, 2008 at 1:14 pm
That is so cute, I would love to win it!
71 Laura G // Jun 3, 2008 at 1:31 pm
how cute! would love this as I now MUST run or walk at least 30 mins a day for osteoporosis
72 Ginny // Jun 3, 2008 at 1:39 pm
Count me in, great top!
73 Carolyn // Jun 3, 2008 at 1:53 pm
Would love this for my friend who works with me and loves to run.
Thanks.
74 Sherri Siler // Jun 3, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Cute top. I need some new workout clothes.
75 Marion B // Jun 3, 2008 at 4:06 pm
This shirt would be cool to wear!!
76 Betsy // Jun 3, 2008 at 4:14 pm
Cute top!
77 Kristinia Clos // Jun 3, 2008 at 5:30 pm
Cute top will need something after baby to wear to the gym!
78 Brooke // Jun 3, 2008 at 7:34 pm
I’m trying to run for the first time in my life. I’m at a 15 minute mile with 2 minute 12.45 intervals. It’s super hard. Pick me so I can wear this!!
79 the mama hood // Jun 3, 2008 at 8:37 pm
I’d love one!! Thanks!
80 Ed Nemmers // Jun 3, 2008 at 10:38 pm
Sweet niblets!
81 Eileen // Jun 3, 2008 at 11:03 pm
Ohhh I love it! How exciting!
82 Susan White // Jun 3, 2008 at 11:04 pm
Could really use this!
Thanks so much!
83 stacey moore // Jun 3, 2008 at 11:42 pm
we would love to win!
thanks
moore.g at insideconnect.net
84 JEnny M // Jun 4, 2008 at 12:37 am
What an awesome shirt- I love anything with the word mom in it - as it took 7 years to achieve=)
85 jay // Jun 4, 2008 at 12:37 am
My wife is running in her first marathon- would love to win this for her!
86 Cindy // Jun 4, 2008 at 2:25 am
Would love to win this cute tank. Thanks for the opportunity.
87 Stephanie Alexander // Jun 4, 2008 at 3:05 am
Thanks!
88 C Duran // Jun 4, 2008 at 3:06 am
Cute shirt!
89 Judy // Jun 4, 2008 at 3:10 am
Thats the cutest!
90 Andrea // Jun 4, 2008 at 3:11 am
I love it! I’d wear this with pride when my hubby and I jog. Thanks.
91 Zoe Lee // Jun 4, 2008 at 3:30 am
Love the cute tank, thanks for the contest.
92 Renee // Jun 4, 2008 at 4:48 am
Pick me.
93 * * ALiesa * * // Jun 4, 2008 at 6:24 am
I’d love to win this cute tank!
94 Samantha Pruitt // Jun 4, 2008 at 7:39 am
this would be so great to have!
95 Janet // Jun 4, 2008 at 8:33 am
ty 4 the contest!!
96 Elizabeth M. // Jun 4, 2008 at 10:44 am
I would love this! I only wear tanks when I exercise, never sleeves. I don’t know why but it makes me crazy to have sleeves. This is perfect and cute to boot!
97 kathy pease // Jun 4, 2008 at 12:40 pm
count me in please
98 Tammy // Jun 4, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Maybe this will motivate me to run! lol! Thanks for the chance.
99 Katie // Jun 4, 2008 at 1:16 pm
What a cool shirt! I would love to win it, since I’m working on training for a 1/2 marathon!
100 sarah woods // Jun 4, 2008 at 1:44 pm
Love the fitness tees; thanks to all who enter
101 Becky Grady // Jun 4, 2008 at 1:46 pm
I am a runner wannabee. This is just what I need!
102 Veronica Garrett // Jun 4, 2008 at 2:01 pm
I would love to win this contest.
103 Christine // Jun 4, 2008 at 2:25 pm
This is so cute…great story
104 Stephanie Kinchen // Jun 4, 2008 at 3:12 pm
This is great, love it!!! Thanks!!
105 Morgan // Jun 4, 2008 at 4:30 pm
This would be cool for my wife.
106 Frances Elizarraras // Jun 4, 2008 at 5:40 pm
Very exciting website and really cute shirt!
107 Kiley // Jun 4, 2008 at 5:49 pm
This would be great for me…I am trying to get into better shape after having my first baby! Thanks
108 Melanie Coleman // Jun 4, 2008 at 5:52 pm
I need a new shirt.. I would love to have that one… thanks!!
109 Melissa // Jun 4, 2008 at 9:08 pm
What a cute shirt!
110 Bonnie Shepard // Jun 4, 2008 at 9:29 pm
I would look real sporty running in my neighborhood in that cute top! Thanks
111 * * HeLeN * * // Jun 4, 2008 at 9:51 pm
I’d love to win this cute tank!
112 Heather Sebastian // Jun 4, 2008 at 9:59 pm
Cute! I’d love to win!
113 ! MiC // Jun 4, 2008 at 10:55 pm
I’d love to win!
114 Donna Kozar // Jun 5, 2008 at 12:02 am
Cute top.
115 AMANDA PERRON // Jun 5, 2008 at 1:43 am
Great Tank!! Please enter my name, THANKS!
116 kerri // Jun 5, 2008 at 2:05 am
this is great how funny maybe it would inspire me to run farther you never know
117 Frances Watson // Jun 5, 2008 at 2:43 am
great top count me in on the win
118 kathy // Jun 5, 2008 at 3:20 am
I need a new tank top. Great contest.
119 Stephanie Alexander // Jun 5, 2008 at 3:27 am
Thanks that is so cute!
120 Robert R // Jun 5, 2008 at 3:35 am
This would be great for my wife!
121 Lily Kwan // Jun 5, 2008 at 3:59 am
Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!
122 Charlene Kuser // Jun 5, 2008 at 4:00 am
We love to walk.I love this tank
would be nice as hot as it has been.
Thanks for the chance
123 Rosanne Morrison // Jun 5, 2008 at 4:50 am
My husband mountain bikes through the trails in a state park and I go to Curves or walk. We are 55 and 53.
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