Just getting started

[Tori21]

I'm a Mummy of 3 young boys in my mid 30s who has just started the Couch to 5K program. I want to get fitter to keep up with my boys rather than to specifically lose weight. I also think it will help me mentally. My husband has gone back to swimming regularly and I've seen how it has helped him. I need to juggle my fitness routine around work and childcare.

[ebcroquet]

Best wishes with the programme, bet you already get a lot of steps In with your boys - if your family life let’s you I’m sure you will reap the rewards 🙌

[Tori21 in reply to ebcroquet]

Thank you. Yes they keep me on my toes!

[51mc Graduate]

Well done you! Any energy you have left after looking after three youngsters, (and a husband) will be well spent doing the program. Hope that you enjoy it.

[Tori21 in reply to 51mc]

Haha thank you

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome.

I am confident that you will not regret this.

C25K really works and has transformed countless thousands of people's lives.

Read the guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5... for lots of tips.

Keep us posted.

[Tori21 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you very much

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Well done you and welcome... check this really important link out first..

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

This will definitely help you keep up with the small ones Fitter, mentally and physically..

Many of us find it invaluable

Take it at your own pace.. fit it into your schedule... just be sure to take it steady and slow and make sure you take your rest days

Keep posting for great support and advice, there are lots and lots of awesome Mamas, just like you doing this programme

[Tori21 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you very much

[Seasidepanda Graduate]

What age are your boys? I’m a mum of 3 too- 11, 9 and 5. They enjoy coming on runs with me- usually they scoot. We just go around our local residential area but I’m going to run along our seafront too!

I have set up a small group of other mums that now run with me- via my local FB community page. That’s a brilliant way to stay motivated I have found!

I’ve also done things like walked the kids to school, then ran home, and I’ve done early morning ones before my husband goes to work.

Where there’s a will, there’s a way! You can do this!!

Good luck x

[Tori21]

Thanks!

They are 7, 4 & 9 months. My eldest wants to run with me and i will let him but I'll need to change my route so i run past home as i doubt he'll last till the end.

I've only just begun and it's half term so I'll see how i fit it into my routine when I'm back to work next week.

[Elfe5 Graduate]

Welcome and well done getting started. Let us know how you get on so we can cheer for you! 😄

[lizmaple]

Welcome! I’m a mum of 2 boys and am half way through week 2. It’s sometimes difficult to fit the runs in around all the other commitments, but I guarantee you’ll feel so much better for having done it #gomums

[Rignold]

If you have a partner at home, the easiest way is to get up an hour earlier and get your runs done before anyone else is awake. It takes a bit of getting used to the first week, but it is a great kickstart to the day. By the time everyone else starts coming awake you are energised, showered and full of life.