Hi everyone! My name is Layne and I’m so excited to be joining Fit4Mom as an instructor! My husband and I have been living in Norfolk since May 2021. We welcomed Henry to our family in August 2023.

I grew up in Northern VA and went to college in the mountains at Washington and Lee University, where I met my husband. After graduating, I taught first grade in Fairfax County while my husband finished up his schooling for the Navy. We moved to Norfolk in 2021 and I taught Kindergarten in Virginia Beach until Henry was born.

In my free time, I love to run, read, and cook. My husband is the main chef in our house but cooking together has been something we’ve enjoyed since we first met. I’m an avid reader and love to curl up with a book during any quiet moments I get.

I always found joy in running and training for races, especially as a way to get through long underways or deployments. When I had to stop running at 20 weeks pregnant, I started looking for prenatal workout classes that would help me stay in shape and start to meet other moms. I joined the Fit4Baby classes and was hooked! I started Stroller Strides when Henry was 7 weeks old and just completed my first Run Club. I love this community and being able to work out with Henry, whether I’m wearing him or pushing him in the stroller!