Each month, we're celebrating a member of FIT4MOM Las Cruces for her commitment to a healthy lifestyle and dedication to FIT4MOM.

This month, we're spotlighting a mom who first found FIT4MOM at our inaugural Run Club+ three years ago and just completed her first Body Well session! Meet our Mom of the Month for August: Shannon Rood

Tell us about who is in your family!

My husband James, stepson Aidan (22), stepdaughter Keira (18), son Kallan (5 1/2)

Where is your hometown?

Rochester, NY

How did you find FIT4MOM?

A friend in Virginia recommended it as we were moving to Las Cruces

What is/was your career?

Data Scientist

How long have you been a member of FIT4MOM Las Cruces, and what has it done for you?

3.5 years, I was a participant of the inaugural Run Club+ in 2023! FIT4MOM Las Cruces has given me a network for moms as I moved to a new city with a 2-year-old and didn’t know anyone. I met some great moms with a shared interested in staying fit! I’ve run my first 5k and 10k with Run Club+!

What is your favorite class? And your favorite exercise move?

Body Boost!! Not the icky shuffle!

What is something that has surprised you about motherhood?

How hard yet important it is to make time for yourself. Little humans will take every moment of your attention but I’m finally realizing how important it is for my son to see what I prioritize when I’m not with him - working out! As Mindy tells us almost every week, you cannot pour from an empty cup.

What are three of your favorite things?

Baking, sports, and snow!

What is your proudest mommy moment so far?

Watching my son back float independently after resisting for years!

What advice would you give to a new mother?

Teach your baby how to self-sooth for everyone to get a good night sleep!!

You cannot pour from an empty cup.

We are so lucky to have Shannon in our village. It wouldn't be the same without her!