My role as a mom is the most important thing that I do.  It is crucial for me to balance my goals with my mom life and definitely possible! If you are considering running a race,  whether it be a marathon (26.2 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles), 10k (6.2 miles), or 5k (3.1 miles) race, you need a great training plan!  I have tried many different ways of logging those crucial training miles and have  incorporated lots of different training plans.  The following plan has been the best of all!  Not only does it train you incredibly well, it helps you to achieve your goals for the distance of your choice.  The way it is structured and set up lends itself to more of a balanced mommy lifestyle.  Happy kids, happy mommy, happiness all around!

The FIRST (Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training) Program accompanied by their book Run Less Run Faster is all you need to succeed!  It suggests three quality runs a week as opposed to some of the “junk mileage” from running every day.  If you are going to spend your precious time, you might as well make it count!

The three runs— track repeats, the tempo run, and the long run.  The in between days you do some cross training.

This program suggests doing cross-training that does not over exert your legs.  One of the purposes of the cross training days is to give your legs a rest and promote recovery.  Cross training is so important to prevent injury and increase performance!  The book suggests:

Cross training—  Cycling, Swimming, Deep Water Running, Rowing, and more.

Just go for it! This is a sure way to Maximize Mommyhood!

For more information on this program AND free PDFs about it, go HERE.

You can buy this book HERE