Meet our November Mom of the Month, Crystal H., a mama who radiates joy, resilience, and genuine community spirit. She came into Run Club as a self declared total non-runner and just completed her first 5k at the Berkeley Half—absolutely crushing it. We are so proud of her and so grateful to have her in our village.

Hometown? Small military town in North Carolina. At 18 I moved to San Francisco and now the Bay Area is my home :)

Who is in your family? My husband, Anthony, my son Mason, and our furbaby Vince

Why did you first come to FIT4MOM? During maternity leave I gained about 60 pounds, and I really wanted to get active again with other moms who understand what this phase of life is like. I was also feeling a bit lonely and hoping for a supportive, judgment-free space.

What is your favorite part of class or favorite class format? Being around other moms while also being able to bring my son has meant so much to me. Most gyms don’t allow babies, so having that flexibility is huge. And lately, I’ve gotten completely hooked on Run Club! By the way, I was never a runner.

What are your favorite places to go and/or activities to do together as a family? The farmers market! Mason loves all the food samples—he’s my little foodie twin.

A few words to share about yourself? Before pregnancy I competed in powerlifting and bikini bodybuilding competitions, and my 9-to-5 life is spent being a corporate girly at a tech startup.

What is your favorite self care activity? I love a good workout, a deep-tissue massage, with an iced matcha latte.