We don't leave anyone behind. Do you run a 7 minute mile? Awesome. You haven't run a mile in 15 years? Also awesome, glad you're here. Our workouts meet you where you are – trust us, all women will work hard and improve. Our leaders structure the workout so that no woman is left behind and everyone is challenged.
We're outside: rain or shine, hot or cold, on grass, in parking decks and on asphalt. Please wear athletic clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather. It's also a great idea to wear work gloves (Home Depot-style) or weight lifting gloves. Oftentimes, we're doing pushups or burpees in a parking lot or field, and gloves let you focus on your strength, not the painful asphalt.
Our leaders have degrees in Art History, Finance, Chemistry, etc. In short, we make no representations with regard to the skill level of workout leaders. Please read our Disclaimer carefully before deciding to join us.
NICKNAME: After your first workout, we'll have fun giving you a nickname. The names are often based upon where you're from, what you like to do for fun, or whatever mood the group is in that morning. The group will name you, so don't worry about thinking up your own name – examples have included: Commodore, Suzy Stalker, Spirit Fingers and Kill Shot. A FiA name means you're one of us now!
CLOSING CIRCLE: At the conclusion of the workout, and after everyone has announced their name, we link arms and form a circle. The leader of the workout ("Q" – see below) may pray or set a secular intention for her day. We are open to women of all faiths and no faith and we use our Closing Circle to give thanks for the strength each woman brought to that day's workout – and the strength and sense of purpose she will take out into the world and share with others.
For workout locations and times, go to our Where / When is FiA section.
F3 was clearly our inspiration in building FiA. F3 calls their leaders Q's. And they weren't alone in that unoriginal thought – it's a term borrowed from the inspiration for F3, the "Campos" workout group. It's sourced from a guy's last name…and let's just accept that Q=leader.
Like all good startups, we copycat ideas that work for us and modify those that don't. Don't worry, you'll catch on fast!
After a few workouts, if you're interested in becoming a Q, we'd love to have you lead. Please contact your Regional Leader.
First, we suggest you visit us at least once to see FiA, well…in action! And then, reach out to Popeye (fianationexpansion@gmail.com) and she will help you plan a successful launch.
About once a quarter, we organize a FiA event – marathon, mud run, triathlon, etc. You know, crazy fitness feats that are on your bucket list. Training for a marathon is miserable, but training with 12 other like-minded ladies, well now we have a recipe for success! We'll help organize logistics for the event, training for the event, and celebration after said event.
Of course FiA's participate in other fitness events in our community – charity 5Ks, bike races, fundraising walks – but those are communicated via Twitter or regional, closed Facebook groups.
We're on Twitter and of course this website. This fianation.com website will be the most up-to-date source of workout info, events, news, etc. The website allows all registered FiA's to comment on workouts, blog topics, start a Forums thread, etc. The website also enables FiA's to do so anonymously via their FiA nickname, which is great for safety.
Once you've posted to a workout and are sporting a FiA nickname, please register for a login by reaching out to your Regional Leader. For privacy/security purposes, all posts and communications will be done via your nickname. This allows us to get the FiA story out to the world without sharing personal info.
We have great gear available for FiANation, so please visit our store at MudGear or email fiagear@gmail.com if you have questions. Get yours today!!
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