“You know what? We’re amazing. That’s something we should remind ourselves every single day. To fit in running – to even consider going for a run – while negotiating all the many other aspects of our lives, means we should consider ourselves nothing less than everyday heroes. We want to remind you all how incredible you are.
We spoke to nine women who run with This Mum Runs, and asked them how they got into running and what motivates them to continue. These are women just like me and you – they’re not elite athletes; they’re women who run.
Listen to Julie, who tells us more on page 24: “Running is non-negotiable. As mums, we often put ourselves at the bottom of the priority list, but my running is essential for me to keep healthy. It’s integral to who I am… it’s the thing that keeps me well.”
Agree? Hell yes! It turns out you just need to scratch the surface and everyone has a story. From mental health issues, to cancer, the menopause and divorce, they’ve been through it all. And yet they run. And yet we run.