Off 'N Running (in Chi-Town)

My co-author Kara Thom and I heading out early tomorrow morning for the first push of our book tour, promoting our new book, Hot (Sweaty) Mamas: Five Secrets to Life as a Fit Mom... We're headed for Chi-Town for a hot (sweaty) weekend that begins at the Empower! Fusion Fitness Celebration at the Donald E. Stevens Convention Center in Rosemount, IL. Our presentation, "What a Mom Wants (at the Gym)," is geared toward fitness professionals who want to learn more about making your experience at the gym better. Comforting to know we're recognized for what we do, isn't it?

If you're in the Chicago area and looking to get your sweat on, check out one of three classes that are open to the public at 5:30 p.m. (promise they'll provide equal parts motivation and energy!):

• More than Just Core with Holly Krohn (She's small but mighty and will make you feel like you can do more than you thought possible!)
• G-Force Reunion: Ultimate Cardio Party with Patrick Goudreau, Darrin Grove and Rob Glick (Might just be more fun than Zumba!)
• Warrior Sculpt with Nick Bez and Katie Haggerty (I've been to this one and it's guaranteed to leave you both smiling and sore!)

Sunday's events include a 9:30 a.m. Mama Spin class at the Schaumberg Life Time Fitness. I've got a great lineup of songs picked especially for the mom-set and some great video for accompaniment.
Lot's of great giveaways, some good grub, and even better girl-talk.

Before heading back to the Twin Cities, Kara and I will stop in at the Barnes and Noble in Oak Brook for a 2-3 p.m. book signing. If you already have a book, stop in and talk with us. If you don't have a book yet, there will be plenty on hand. Either way, we'd love to see you and hear about your life as a Hot (Sweaty) Mama!

We've been working at this project for a long time and are so thankful to all of you for helping us get this book off 'n running! Hugs, kisses and lots of sweaty love to you all!