seeMOMMYrun.com: Frequestly Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the site for runners or walkers or both?
Do I have to run/walk pushing a child or can I run without my children?
Does it cost anything to register?
Does it cost anything to lead a group?
I registered on the site. Now what do I do?
How do I contact other Members?
How do I start a new group?
What is involved in being a Group Leader?
What if I cannot find a group in my area?
What if my State is not listed on the site?
My city does not show up next to my zip code. What do I do?
Can I remove myself from a group?
I joined a group but no one has contacted me. What should I do?
How do I find more members for my group?

Is the site for runners or walkers or both?

The site accommodates both running groups and walking groups. Also, many of the walkers on the site aspire to start running at some point. You will find all paces, distances, and many members to help motivate you to reach your personal goals.

Do I have to run/walk pushing a child or can I run without my children?

Some groups run/walk with strollers and others without. Some groups meet evenings and weekends without children and others meet weekdays with children. Each group is different. Any Mom is welcome to bring children or come without (lucky you)!

Does it cost anything to register?

Registration is free, membership is free, leading a group is free. seeMOMMYrun is a non-profit that is dedicated to providing an online community for moms to meet other moms.

Does it cost anything to lead a group?

Group Leaders are volunteers who are willing to post scheduled runs or walks in their communities, and communicate with their group members. They do not work for seeMOMMYrun.com and they are never to charge a fee for leading a group.

I registered on the site. Now what do I do?

After you register it is up to you how involved you become as a Member. You can find and join a group, email other members to get together, or start a new group in your area. You can also post questions on Group Bulletin Boards or email Group Leaders for more details about specific Groups.

How do I contact other Members?

After you login, click on "View All Groups" then you will see "Member Directory" on the navigation bar. The Member Directory shows all members in all cities for your State. You can email Members by clicking on their names.

How do I start a new group?

After you login, click on "view all groups" then click on the name of your city. There will be a button in the top right hand of the screen that says "Start a New Group Here". Click there and then it will walk you through the steps.

What is involved in being a Group Leader?

As a Group Leader you will have a group calendar to list all of your walks or run. You can assign a co-leader (maybe to lead the running or walking). Your members can post info on the group message board, you can email the entire group, etc. Oh, and every time you add something to the calendar it will email the entire group (unless you turn off this feature).

What if I cannot find a group in my area?

The site relies on Moms willing to start groups in their areas. If a group has not yet been started in your area you can either Start a New Group or wait until a new group is formed that is convenient for you - when a new group is formed an email is automatically sent to members in that city. Also, check for groups in areas close to where you live.

What if my State is not listed on the site?

The site is now nationwide.

My city does not show up next to my zip code. What do I do?

If your city is not yet listed in your State, please email andrea@seeMOMMYrun.com with your city, zip code, and State. We will add your zip to our database as soon as possible.

Can I remove myself from a group?

There is a "Leave This Group" link on every Group page. Login, go to your Group, and click "Leave This Group.

I joined a group but no one has contacted me. What should I do?

If you join a Group and receive no communication the Group may be inactive or in a transitional state. Email the Group Leader to find out when and where they meet. You can also post a message on the Group's Bulletin Board. Some groups stop meeting during severe cold or hot weather, etc. Some groups do not have enough interest and can stop meeting all together. Please report these groups to us at andrea@seeMOMMYrun.com.

How do I find more members for my group?

If you are a Group Leader or Member of a Group and you would like to find more members, here are a few suggestions:

• There is a flyer that you can print and post in your neighborhood. The flyer is located in your "Group Leader Toolbox" on your group's home page. Most coffee shops, grocery stores, churches, etc. have a "community board" where you can post flyers. • Also, does your community have a community newsletter? They will typically mention your group for free.

• Do you belong to any other moms groups or take your children to playgroups, etc? If so, you can mention it at those places. Some group leaders even print out little faux business cards (also located in the "Group Leader Toolbox" or small flyers to hand to other moms. That works really, really well.

• You can also view the "Member Directory" on the web site and search for members in your area - then send them an email to invite them to join your group.

• Your local newspaper probably has a "Community Events" section. You can email them a short 2-sentences about your group. I suggest sending an exact date, time, and location for your next walk or run, plus your contact info.