“To get some exercise and help calm my crying baby, I strapped her to me in our awesome sling and took off walking!”

“Staying in shape while pregnant showed me how strong I am and inspired me to challenge myself after pregnancy.”

“Running keeps me sane and gives me the strength to be a better mom. And it’s fun!”

“I am armed with my jogging stroller and have vowed to get back into the groove. I just entered a half marathon.”

Since I didn’t have regular child care and I was intimidated by the runners in local running groups, I decided to start training by walking with my newborn son.

I have never enjoyed running, but a friend needed one more person for a marathon relay and I volunteered to help her out.

Since I didn’t have regular child care and I was intimidated by the runners in local running groups, I decided to start training by walking with my newborn son.

First we took short walks, just around the block. We walked every day and the walks got longer and faster. My son really enjoyed being outside and that inspired me to continue with these walks.

Soon I was walking a 15 minute mile and was ready for the marathon relay. I completed my leg at a pace of a 15 minute mile.

Now that the marathon relay is over, I still walk with my son nearly every day. It has become a special time for us to spend together and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine.

“I want our girls to grow up healthy and strong, inside and out.”

“The best running moment of my life – halfway through my half marathon…this is 100% happiness you’re looking at.”

“I want to be strong for her, and show her how to take good, healthy care of herself.”

“My kids see my commitment to myself and my own health, and that reinforces the words we use to talk about making healthy choices.”