If you’re training for or thinking about signing up for your first half marathon as post kiddo, these are 5 things I learned the hard way when I tried but didn’t make it to the start line of my first half marathon as a mom. This experience led me to dig deeper and figure out how to make running work as a mom and these 5 things will help you too.

Find a Plan that Works for You Now: The biggest mistake I made was trying to use the plan I followed before having kids and being frustrated with myself when I couldn't follow it. I can still remember trying to do the sweaty sports bra dance so I could  get back into a pumping bra after cramming a 5 mile run into 45 minutes all so I could check a box on my training calendar. My hips and calves constantly felt tight and the joy of getting out for a run was replaced with feeling like I had to do it. While I was able to do this for a few weeks, it wasn't sustainable and led to me feeling burnt out and giving up on doing the race. Once I found a ...