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Newbie looking for other working moms who love to run!

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‎10-02-2014 09:46 - edited ‎10-02-2014 09:57

‎10-02-2014 09:46 - edited ‎10-02-2014 09:57

Hi! I am struggling to get back into running ( I can run a whopping 20 minutes at a time, very slowly). Anyone else out there in the same situation? Looking for friends for motivation and friendly challenges! I also need to lose about 30 lbs 🙂
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‎10-02-2014 11:06

‎10-02-2014 11:06

I am pretty much in the exact same boat... I have 2 kiddos and work fulltime, I have an 11month old and before I got pregnant with her I was in amazing shape and training for a half marathon.  Now I am just struggling.. time balance and motivation are all getting the best of me.  I have had a fitbit for a few months and love it, but it would be nice to have a motvational partner.  I am looking to lose about 30lb too, I want to get back in my pre baby cloths:)

 

How are you looking to connect and get motivated? what works best for you?

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‎10-02-2014 11:06

‎10-02-2014 11:06

I am pretty much in the exact same boat... I have 2 kiddos and work fulltime, I have an 11month old and before I got pregnant with her I was in amazing shape and training for a half marathon.  Now I am just struggling.. time balance and motivation are all getting the best of me.  I have had a fitbit for a few months and love it, but it would be nice to have a motvational partner.  I am looking to lose about 30lb too, I want to get back in my pre baby cloths:)

 

How are you looking to connect and get motivated? what works best for you?

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‎10-02-2014 12:30

‎10-02-2014 12:30

Hi! I created a group Working Moms who Love to Run, in case anyone else wants to join, but we can communicate however you want. Do you want to do a daily check in with each other? PM? Still learning how to use this site :).

What is your running schedule now? I'm doing 20 min per day, and have a half marathon in 2 weeks ( we're doing walk run intervals this time :(. My last half was 3 years ago, and ran a marathon about 10 yrs ago. I have two boys, 6 and 9, but I remember the baby days well, and how hard it was to get a workout in! My 6 year old has a medical condition, is on a special diet, I don't get much sleep. I'm sure you don't get a whole lot either!

So excited!


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‎10-02-2014 14:53

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‎10-02-2014 14:53

im more on a survival schedule.. lol ... running is slim to none right now.  Im signed up for the rock and roll half in Denver in 2 weeks but wasnt going to run it because Im so out of the loop.  My work outs lately have been swiming like once a week and hot yoga a couple times a week, and circuit training once a week for like a half hour. 

 

Id like to run more but the weather is getting cold,, haha im such a wuss right now...

 

Id love to do a check in with you:) even if its just to hold me accountable to be active regualrly..

 

great job on your running routine, keep it up!

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‎10-05-2014 06:03

In response to esimone

‎10-05-2014 06:03

Hi, so sorry I haven't gotten back to you, still trying to navigate this site! I do a lot of rom my phone, and was having a hard time replying from there.

At least you're getting workouts in! That's great!

I took a rest day yesterday - once everyone is up this morning, and it gets light, I plan to try for a 30 min run today. We'll see how that goes :). How are your weekend workouts going?

So do you want to switch to private message for our checkins, or do we want to check in on the group page? Let me know 🙂

Hope you're having a good weekend!
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