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By: The Mom Crowd » TMC Contributors in Training for the Rock & Roll San Antonio Marathon & Half-Marathon!

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:25:49 +0000

[...] to get rid of my post-pregnancy weight I was on board to run again. Then I was researching for this post on running I came across a training schedule for a FULL marathon and I thought, “I can do this!” [...]

By: Gina

Gina — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:44:03 +0000

What great timing…it’s like you read my mind! I just started running after about 8 years off and am having a harder time than I imagined getting back into things. My legs ache about half way thru each run – I think it’s just a strength thing. I need to focus on taking the rest days and strengthening my legs. I’m also going to take your advice about signing up for an event.

That’s what got me into running 9 years ago. Some friends mentioned at a bar one night that they were all running a 5k the next morning at the beach. I showed up and pushed my way thru the short race and built my stamina up to 9 miles over that summer.

Thanks for the tips and reminders!

By: Katie

Katie — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:57:35 +0000

I love running! Not only does it help maintain fitness, but it helps keep me balanced too. I’m much more patient once I’ve gotten in a workout or run. I’ve run 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons, and a marathon. I’m currently training to run a marathon in October and hope to qualify for Boston. For newbie runners or moms, it can seem impossible to find the time to get in a run. A running stroller can help a little with that. Also, running is so much more fun if you have running buddy (and you’ll be more likely to stick with it if you have plans to run with someone).

By: Natalie

Natalie — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:51:01 +0000

Thanks, Amanda! This is great info. I am glad that I took a rest on Sunday. I am planning on doing that tomorrow too.

Thanks for the encouragement!

By: I have officially registered…for the full marathon! « 13.1

I have officially registered…for the full marathon! « 13.1 — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:27:16 +0000

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