Meet Sheila Haunert of Flying Feet Run Club

Today we’d like to introduce you to Sheila Haunert.

Hi Sheila, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstories with our readers?
Thanks to COVID, my adventure began in November 2020. I’m a mother of two boys who will be 7 and 4 in December. Like many of us, I worked from home and juggled remote learning, and felt torn between my son and my job. My stress level was high, and then the panic attacks started.

I remember thinking, life is too short; if I’m going to make a change, now is the time. So I started a mission to find my happiness. After conversations with my husband, finding a therapist, searching Google & Facebook, taking Facebook quizzes, attending Facebook Webinars, hiring a Franchise Broker, I found the perfect fit! During this time, I identified my core values as Family, Finances, Mental Health, Flexibility, Rewarding, Community, and Experience. It became clear that I want to positively impact my family and our communities—what better way to do that than with our future, our children.

One of the best decisions I’ve made is hiring Cristina Ramerez and investing in her Dashstrom Run Club’s curriculum. She transforms moms just like me into entrepreneurs. I’ve been receiving Growth Mindset coaching from Cristina and help with starting my own business. Cristina has created this sense of community. If any one of us moms has a question, there’s always someone there to provide an answer.

As of September 2021, I’m the Founder and Owner of Flying Feet Run Club (name courtesy of my oldest son)! We are a children’s enrichment program that coaches children the Growth Mindset through running games and drills. Children get a great workout while building character strength, all while having fun!

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Ha! No, this hasn’t been smooth sailing. Marketing has been a struggle for me. I’ve had to get out of my 22 years’ comfort zone—starting conversations with strangers about Flying Feet Run Club—forgetting to get their names and email addresses. Now, I always have a notebook and pen when promoting Flying Feet! These also serve as a fidget to help me start those conversations.

Once I get started, my excitement shines through. Another struggle is finding a location to host our run club. Wake County Parks and Recs is incredible in that there are fields that are free to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Based on community feedback, I’m learning which parks may be ideal for hosting our run club. Be on the lookout for more Pop-Up sessions after Thanksgiving throughout Wake County!

The last struggle I’ll mention is getting my website up and running. Cristina taught me that “Done is better than perfect.” It’s never going to be perfect. Just launch it, and you can always make updates later. It’s been a learning experience with ups and downs. Always take the time to celebrate your wins, no matter the size!

We’ve been impressed with Flying Feet Run Club, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Our program uses DashStrom Run Club’s Curriculum, founded and created by Cristina Ramirez, implementing Dr. Carol Dweck’s concepts from Growth Mindset for ages 2 to 13. This curriculum has reached over 100 kids throughout the United States.

Flying Feet Run Club is an 8-week children’s enrichment program for all fitness levels. We transform traditional running games and drills into powerful life lessons. Parents know when their children are with us, they are getting a great workout AND building strength of character.

We coach the following eight core principles:

• Power Words – how we talk about ourselves defines who we are
• Positive Thoughts – we are what we think
• Aggressive Goals – we dare to believe anything is possible
• Personal Resilience – setbacks are welcome as an opportunity to grow
• Team Work – we can do together what we cannot do alone
• Individual Integrity – we do the right thing even when no one is watching
• Community Vision – we exist in relation to others
• New Beginnings – the finish line is just the beginning of a new journey

For running, you need to build up your heart, arms, core, and legs:

• Brave Heart
• Strong Arms
• Focused Core
• Powerful Legs

Our services:

• Fall 2021 Sessions on Saturdays and Sundays at Crowder Park
• We come to you – mobile services – all you need is at least eight kids and a location
• Winter 2021 Sessions coming soon

Our goal is to offer our curriculum in daycares and schools across the Triangle.

Flying Feet Run Club’s program is unique in that there is a fundraising component. The schools we partner with receive 10% of our net profit (Gross Profit minus Expenses). What an excellent way to give back to our schools!
We take care of the registrations where the schools pass out flyers and help promote the program to their parents.

The cost of the program includes T-shirts and Earned Medals. Every child will receive a T-shirt. Every child must earn a medal at the final session.

What matters most to you? Why?
Integrity matters most to me. I am a Christian and believe in doing the right thing. I do my best to treat others the way I want to be treated. By the grace of God, I lead with my heart.

Parents are putting trust in me to coach their kids – their most valuable possession. Being open and honest with the parents is essential because I am a parent, and that’s what I expect from the enrichment programs my boys attend.

Faith has also helped me throughout my journey in the many prayers for owning a business. I started reading a Bible verse every day along with journaling.

Pricing:

• 1 Child = $160
• 2 Children = $290
• 3 Children = $435
• 30% discount use code SAVE30

Contact Info:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: www.flyingfeetllc.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingfeetllc/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flyingfeetllc/