These moms totally amaze me! Read below to find out why they run.
Emily: "There are so many reasons why I run! The most succinct answer to your question is
there is a peacefulness and renewal I find in running. Running is my sanity and is what enables me to be a better mom. I have two boys – Kellen (three) and Eli (will be one June 3rd). As any mom can relate to, my biggest challenge as a running mom is setting aside the “mom” time to step out the front door and go for a run. I try to remind myself that
taking even 20 minutes out of the day will have an exponential positive impact on my role as a mom. I’ve also learned that it is a lot easier to take the time when I sneak out of the house before anyone is awake! With my first pregnancy, I was put on complete bed rest for pre-term labor at 28 weeks. I can still remember the first time I ventured back out after the pregnancy. While I was ecstatic to be able to be moving again, I was so discouraged at how much strength I’d lost throughout the 2 ½ month bed rest. Just walking though the neighborhood was difficult, so running again was a far reaching goal. I started out slow, and eventually was able to build up to a jog. The persistence paid off, and
I was able to complete the OKC marathon the following spring. There are people who run for the competition, or the socializing.
I run because it allows me to be a better version of myself in every way imaginable. One of my biggest joys is sharing this love with others, secretly hoping they will love it as much as I do!
Sarah: "I have twins who are 8. I also have a step-son who is 21 and just graduated from the University of Oklahoma. I have struggled with my weight my entire life, but after the kids were born, my weight ballooned out of control. I reached a point where I knew I wasn't healthy and where I could not do all the things I wanted to do with my kids. I started running to lose weight and because I wanted to try and set a better example for my kids.
I keep running because I love the energy and strength that comes with it. Running is a part of my lifestyle now and I hope my kids will enjoy it someday as much as I do."
Emily: "There are so many reasons why I run! The most succinct answer to your question is there is a peacefulness and renewal I find in running. Running is my sanity and is what enables me to be a better mom. I have two boys – Kellen (three) and Eli (will be one June 3rd). As any mom can relate to, my biggest challenge as a running mom is setting aside the “mom” time to step out the front door and go for a run. I try to remind myself that taking even 20 minutes out of the day will have an exponential positive impact on my role as a mom. I’ve also learned that it is a lot easier to take the time when I sneak out of the house before anyone is awake! With my first pregnancy, I was put on complete bed rest for pre-term labor at 28 weeks. I can still remember the first time I ventured back out after the pregnancy. While I was ecstatic to be able to be moving again, I was so discouraged at how much strength I’d lost throughout the 2 ½ month bed rest. Just walking though the neighborhood was difficult, so running again was a far reaching goal. I started out slow, and eventually was able to build up to a jog. The persistence paid off, and I was able to complete the OKC marathon the following spring. There are people who run for the competition, or the socializing. I run because it allows me to be a better version of myself in every way imaginable. One of my biggest joys is sharing this love with others, secretly hoping they will love it as much as I do!
Sarah: "I have twins who are 8. I also have a step-son who is 21 and just graduated from the University of Oklahoma. I have struggled with my weight my entire life, but after the kids were born, my weight ballooned out of control. I reached a point where I knew I wasn't healthy and where I could not do all the things I wanted to do with my kids. I started running to lose weight and because I wanted to try and set a better example for my kids. I keep running because I love the energy and strength that comes with it. Running is a part of my lifestyle now and I hope my kids will enjoy it someday as much as I do."
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