Where We SLAM
Aberdeen Lake Park
301 Lake Park Crossing, Aberdeen, NC 28315
Tuesdays & Thursdays
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Parking & Meeting Location
We will meet by the playground, there are two available parking lots nearby.
Questions? Contact Kathryn.
First Baptist Church
200 E New York Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28387
Wednesdays + Fridays
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Parking & Meeting Location
First Baptist is catty-corner from the Downtown Park Southern Pines. We will meet on the corner of Ashe & New York. There is plenty of street parking.
Questions? Contact Kathryn.
Village of Pinehurst-Cannon Park
210 Rattlesnake Trail
Pinehurst, NC 28374
Mondays
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Parking & Meeting Location
There is plenty of parking by the community center. We will meet under the shelter.
Questions? Contact Kathryn.
Village of Pinehurst-Arboretum
105 Rassie Wicker Dr
Pinehurst, NC 28374
Tuesdays
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Parking & Meeting Location
There is a parking lot easily accessible from the road. Walk up a small hill and there is a pavilion where we will meet.
Questions? Contact Kathryn.
Aberdeen Lake Park
First Baptist Church
Village of Pinehurst-Cannon Park
Village of Pinehurst-Arboretum
SLAM Boss
Kathryn Fanning | kathryn@sweatlikeamother.com
Kathryn is a certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Coach, an ACE certified Group Fitness Instructor, and a Fitness Nutrition Specialist. She holds her BLS (Basic Life Support) certificate through the American Heart Association. Kathryn likes making fitness work into everyone’s daily lives and loves to make working out fun. She loves running and HIIT workouts, and seeing children cheer on their strong moms is one of her favorite parts about SLAM.
Kathryn is originally from Columbia, SC but thanks to being a military spouse, she has lovingly made Southern Pines home since 2016. She has a B.A. and a M.Ed. in Education and taught middle school math before staying at home with her 3 children. Kathryn found SLAM in early 2019, and loved it so much that she became an instructor that summer. She was thrilled to take ownership of SLAM Southern Pines in the summer of 2020. She loves learning and is always taking new courses to help grow her knowledge of fitness and support her SLAM mamas.
“SLAM is the most unique and powerful community that I have ever been a part of. These women genuinely love, support and care for each other. Seeing the mamas and littles cheer each other on at SLAM and in life might be the best feeling ever. It has been an absolute blessing to be able to continue to grow this incredible village here in Southern Pines. SLAM Southern Pines is like no other…come see what we are all about!”
Pricing
SLAM Free Trial
- Perfect for those attending their first class who want to learn more about SLAM
- Expires after 1 use
10 Class Pass
- Gives you 10 chances to S.L.A.M.!
- Expires 3 months after purchase
Monthly Unlimited
- Perfect for attending class often
- Cancel at any time with 2 weeks notice; pregnant moms may place a hold
The Southern Pines Team
Mary Moris | Instructor
Mary is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and an Orthopedic Certified Specialist, with a focus on treating running injuries. She is also a certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism coach. Currently taking a PT career pause to be home with her babies, she loves instructing with SLAM in order to serve mothers through knowledge of healthy movement, injury prevention, and fitness.
She joined SLAM in fall of 2020 and the strong community of women she encountered, motivating and supporting each other both during and outside of class, was a blessing for her as a new mom.
Mary is a proud Army wife, mother of two little girls and a son, and a former collegiate track athlete. She loves learning, alongside her other SLAM mamas, to enjoy and cherish these days when toddlers run amuck and spit up on her outfit is the norm.
Mary is one of the smartest, kindest, strongest women you’ll meet. We’re so blessed to have her here in the Pines.
Kate Lemens | Instructor
Kate is a mom of 2 little ones (Isla and Joey), a Labor and Delivery nurse, an Army veteran, and an Army spouse. She started coming to SLAM in April of 2021 after hearing about it from a patient she was taking care of at work. Ashley told her it was a fun mom group, based on fitness, and they had tank tops and she was sold! She loved the workouts, social events, and supportive community so much that she decided to become an instructor. With the support of SLAM boss Kathryn and the rest of the coaches, Kate became an ACE certified group fitness instructor. She also holds a BLS certification through AHA.
Kate is an Army brat and has lived in a lot of places, but feels most at home here in the pines of North Carolina. She is passionate about fitness, books, family time, and women’s health. She loves that SLAM focuses on all stages of motherhood, especially pregnancy and postpartum fitness.
Kate is such a special person and is always so kind and welcoming to everyone. She’ll be your advocate, your biggest fan and will 100% push you to be your best self.
Brittany Lusby | Instructor
Britt has been with SLAM since fall of 2020. New to North Carolina at the time, she found the group one morning at Aberdeen Lake Park. All of the ladies were so welcoming that she decided this was her group! With a couple years of SLAM under her belt, she completed courses to become an ACE certified group fitness instructor. She also holds BLS certification through AHA.
Originally from Phoenix, AZ. Britt grew up playing sports. She has a Bachelors of Health Science from Boise State University. A few of her favorite things include reading, traveling the world, hiking and being outdoors.
A mom of two (Declan and Tatum), she believes in the importance of staying active to keep your mind and body healthy. She loves being a role model for her kids on a healthy lifestyle.
Sarah Minkus | Instructor
Sarah loves the workouts, encouraging community, social events, and supportive atmosphere. She said SLAM helped her to really love and appreciate strength training. With Kathryn’s support, Sarah decided to become an ACE certified group fitness instructor and SLAM coach. She also holds a CPR/AED certification from AHA.
Sarah loves to run, and she has completed one marathon and several half marathons. She hopes to do more marathons and trail racing in the future, and loves that SLAM has connected her with other moms who love running.
Sarah is originally from the Chicago suburbs, but has lived in both Alaska and North Carolina due to being an Army spouse. She still considers Chicagoland home, but loves life in the Pines.
Sarah loves to read, run, spend time outdoors, be with her family, and watch Jeopardy. She loves that SLAM is a place for everyone and appreciated how much of a difference SLAM made during her second pregnancy compared to her first, when she was not in SLAM.
Sarah is funny and kind and hopes everyone feels welcome and challenged in her classes. An English teacher at heart, she is excited to take her passion for teaching and curriculum and use it to teach fitness classes. Her hope is that SLAM will help moms feel happy, supported, and strong.
Katie Paquette | Instructor
Katie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, is an ACE certified Group Fitness Instructor, CPR & AED certified, and has completed a Core to Floor course focusing on postpartum pelvic floor health.
Katie is an Army spouse and a mom to three kids. She has been living the SLAM life since 2018 where she first became a member at SLAM Fayetteville. After a short time her family moved to Tennessee and she quickly relied on SLAM Clarksville to be her new community. In 2021 Katie made the decision to become an instructor at SLAM. She fell in love with leading a group of strong moms who dedicate time for their health all while showing their kids how amazing moms can be.
Fast forward to June 2024, with yet another PCS move back to North Carolina, this time in the Southern Pines area. Katie is no stranger to SLAM, and was quickly added to the instructor squad!
Aside from an extensive SLAM history, Katie also enjoys getting outside with her family, running, and coaching her kids’ soccer and basketball teams. When she gets the occasional night off from mom life she loves live music, a local brewery, and of course a fun Mom Night Out with other SLAM moms!
“This group brings together a group of strong women that lean on each other to get stronger. The workout is tough, but the community makes it fun and keeps me coming back. There is a place here for all fitness levels with no judgment- only encouragement. Love this group and would highly recommend!”
“I look forward to going and getting my sweat on, I have never been stronger or felt more confident with my body. However, this group is more than just getting fit together. This group is an amazing supportive community of strong, fun-loving women. Women who have become more than just work out companions, more than just friends but have become family.”
“Amazing workout that comes with an even better group of ladies! Every workout is different and fun, and I love the kids’ playgroups and mom’s night out! I LOVE this group!”