I ran for 8 minutes...twice!

[Run_Mummy_Run]

Managed to do W5R2 earlier this evening after yet another day spent with a poorly, grouchy, 4 month old and having had very little sleep for the past few weeks. So proud that I’ve got this far! Really enjoyed it and felt so good afterwards - it’s amazing what running can do for your mental health.

I’m finally starting to believe I can do this. I’ve heard so many times that it’s “all in the mind”, so I’m trying to be as positive as possible about the 20 minute run I’ve got coming up next...bring it on!

[Buddy34 Graduate]

So you should be proud you're doing great and you done all the practice needed for r3 good luck 😊

[Run_Mummy_Run Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks!

[Teenybopbabe Graduate]

Well done you! Be proud and Loud! I can totally empathise having never been a runner and my second just turned 11 months so I’m feeling your sleep deprived pain! I just graduated today and can’t really believe I’m now a runner - feel like a fraud! You can do it and you will - the programme is amazing - trust in it and keep on the forum and all will be great, good luck for run 3! X

[Run_Mummy_Run Graduate in reply to Teenybopbabe]

Thanks! Must be something about second babies making their mummies want to run. Congratulations on graduating, amazing achievement! X

[Nonrunnerep]

Well done! I know that feeling, do you run with the baby? I sometimes do, it's difficult but I love it! She seems to like it too!

[Run_Mummy_Run Graduate in reply to Nonrunnerep]

No I don’t - I don’t have a running buggy. I usually go as soon as my husband gets home from work. I’ve found it’s a good way to get some alone time although my three year old has started clinging to my leg as I’m trying to head out the door!

[Nonrunnerep in reply to Run_Mummy_Run]

I agree it's a lovely break, sometimes when I'm struggling with the run I think about how lucky I am to get out of the house! Does that make me a bad mom?! 😂

[Run_Mummy_Run Graduate in reply to Nonrunnerep]

I’ve often wondered that too, but I think a little selfishness must be ok every now and then if it keeps us sane?!

[molly1973 Graduate]

Well done for sticking to it: it’s hard with little ones! Life is easier (in some respects!) now mine are older! Enjoy 5:3, take it slow and steady and you’ll be great: it was my favourite run!

[Buntie]

Well done!!! I also completed W5 R2 this morning, been feeling Ab Fab all day!!! Looking forward to run 3 on Saturday, we can do this 😄😄 xx

[Papillon17 Graduate]

Congratulations and well done you can do this. Just go slow and steady.