Comments on: Running Gets it Done: A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming a Mom Who Runs

By: 10 for 10: Ten tips for maximizing (or making it through) your first 10 mile run – Part 2

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 03:00:11 +0000

[...] Yesterday I completed my first 10 mile run, in preparation for the 1/2 marathon I am running 6 weeks from now. If you’ve read my other articles you may remember that running has been the exercise that literally tips the scales for me and helps me to burn off the baby weight that I acquire during pregnancy. For some great tips on getting started running, go here. [...]

By: 10 for 10: Ten tips for maximizing (or making it through) your first 10 mile run – Part 1

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:36:40 +0000

[...] I just completed my first 10 mile run, in preparation for the 1/2 marathon I am running 6 weeks from today! If you’ve read my other articles you may remember that running has been the exercise that literally tips the scales for me and helps me to burn off the baby weight that I acquire during pregnancy. For you, it may be something different that helps you accomplish your postpartum weight loss goals, sometimes just changing up your exercise routine and challenging yourself will help you to finally torch those last (or the next) five pounds. But if you’re not sure what to do, I suggest giving running a try. For some great tips on getting started running, go here. [...]

By: Jenn

Jenn — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:17:20 +0000

Thanks for the link!

I miss walking at the mall too.

I’ll be starting my exercise program in a couple of weeks when Noah is phased into preschool. We will have to help motivate each other!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:55:54 +0000

Me, too! We will have to swap ideas. I love your link thumb on your site, I'll add it here for all to see! Yes, I remember you guys talking about your race, I was so impressed. My sister and I are running the 1/2 together and she has never done one either, though she's in great shape and has done a 10k. We have both had to work up to more miles, easing our joints into it since we've both had knee surgeries and other injuries from soccer and volleyball. But I am amazed at how well my joints have adjusted, I just listen to my body and take it easy when I need to. For sure the key to a good run in HYDRATION! Any other ideas? I'll take all the advice I can get! Wish I were there to do our regular mall walk with you (and Michelle!)

By: Jenn Elton

Jenn Elton — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:13:59 +0000

I am so glad you are blogging again! You must look smoking hot with all of that running going on =)

Dan and I used Hal Higdon’s schedules when we ran a half marathon together and it really worked for us. We weren’t runners really at all before that.

Now you have got me all motivated! The kids are back in school and I can start walk/running!