I have more energy to run after our four children. Weight loss and great skin were a bonus!
Sentiment: POSITIVE
As much as my kids keep me young, they also have the reverse effect when I don't have the energy.
To me, running is therapy. It's mood-altering and gets my endorphins going. It's also a great release and a great energy builder.
I think there are so many extra benefits to running besides the health ones that come from getting your heart rate up, sweating, and all that other good stuff.
I really do feel like I'm in better shape and look better now - even after having three kids - than I did before.
I keep fit by running after my three boys all day.
As I've been able to once again gain the benefits of speed work, I'm enjoying my running more and more.
Running just makes me happy. I love the freedom of running. I ran until I was seven and a half months pregnant with each of my babies. When I gave birth to my first son, my doctor said I couldn't run for six weeks. I was sneaking back out after eight days.
Besides being good for our body, running helps us to focus and throw away negative energy.
Running gave me a focus to start looking after myself, to eat properly, and focus on building up my strength.
I have less energy than I did when I was a younger parent, although I was never really a young parent.