{"id":2969,"date":"2023-06-29T07:17:45","date_gmt":"2023-06-29T07:17:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.joggo.run\/?p=2969"},"modified":"2024-08-21T14:22:49","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T14:22:49","slug":"running-after-pregnancy-success-story-melissa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joggo.run\/blog\/running-after-pregnancy-success-story-melissa\/","title":{"rendered":"Melissa: A New Mom Empowering Herself with Running After Pregnancy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Meet Melissa, a new mom of two who recently rediscovered her love for running after pregnancy. After the birth of her second child, Melissa struggled to maintain a consistent running routine and sought a solution to help her get back on track. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having discovered the <a href=\"https:\/\/joggo.run\/en-US\/home?jg=193\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joggo app<\/a>, she enjoys making steady progress toward her goals. Over 10 weeks, she experienced a transformation not only in her physical health but also in her mental well-being. Read Melissa&#8217;s story and find out more about her journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Joggo: Hi Melissa. Could you tell us a little bit about yourself to start?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Melissa: Sure. I&#8217;m a mom of two kids, a five-month-old and a two-year-old. I was a beginner runner before I got pregnant and didn&#8217;t start running again until after the birth of my second child. I tried creating a running routine using Pinterest but couldn&#8217;t stay consistent with it. I needed something more to help me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>J: Thank you! Our goal at Joggo is to be an app for all runners but geared especially toward beginners. How long have you been using Joggo?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>M: I&#8217;ve been using Joggo for 10 weeks and have improved massively. I love the level system that you guys have. It motivates me and helps me realize where I&#8217;m at and accept the level of training needed for growth. My dad&#8217;s an experienced runner, and I always send him my accomplishments. He&#8217;s really impressed with the app and the training system it offers, not only running but also different-level exercises. He&#8217;s also impressed with my progress in just 10 weeks. I can&#8217;t believe how close I am to one of my goals. I didn&#8217;t think I would get there that fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>J: What are your running goals?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>M: I started running because of respiratory and sinus issues. My doctor suggested cardiovascular strength training to improve my lung health. I also gained a lot of weight after having two kids during Covid, so I needed a healthy way to shed pounds, which was another reason to get back to running after my pregnancy. And, of course, I want to be able to play with my children and not get tired because they&#8217;re full of energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>J: Are you seeing results after 10 weeks?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>M: I am seeing huge results. My first goal was to run 5K in 30 minutes. When I started using the app, it took me half an hour to run 3.5K, probably less. Now, I am almost at my goal and can&#8217;t believe how fast that was! I feel really good about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>J: That&#8217;s great to hear. Have you noticed any changes in your mood or energy levels since you started running?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>M: My mood has improved dramatically since I started running after pregnancy. Whenever I&#8217;m in a bad mood, I go for a run, knowing that I&#8217;ll feel better afterward. There have been times when my partner and I had disagreements, and I&#8217;d go for a run to clear my head. I&#8217;m amazed at how just one run can improve your mood! It has also affected my mindset in other aspects of life, such as having more patience with my kids. I guess it&#8217;s because running requires discipline and pushing through challenges, which has made me feel mentally and physically stronger. I also lost 13 lbs during these 10 weeks, so that helps!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>J: Happy to hear that!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>M: Yeah, I feel really good. I eat pretty healthily, to begin with, but I&#8217;ve lost a few inches around my waist, and my legs are getting strong, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>J: Would you recommend Joggo to others?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>M: Definitely. I want people to be healthier, and running is so good for every aspect of your health. It also helps with mental clarity. Plus, you don&#8217;t need anything other than the Joggo app. It has really helped me to take time for myself, which is hard for me as a mom. So when I get to run, even if it\u2019s just for half an hour, I can just think and be myself. And doing something that makes me stronger is empowering. People spend money on so much crap, so why wouldn&#8217;t you want to spend money on something that has a chance of improving your life? I&#8217;m so glad I spent money on this app because now I&#8217;m probably going to be running forever. So to get back to your question, I&#8217;d definitely recommend this app to anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>J: Beautifully put. We were also wondering, do you have a favorite feature of the app?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>M: I like that the app adapts to your level. Also, the customization where I get to pick which days I want to run, which helps me because I don&#8217;t always have time to plan. I love that it gives me different exercises, like stretching, training, running, and plans them for me. And the running streak feature is great. I am a &#8220;record&#8221; person \u2013 I like to be better than I was last time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>J: Thank you so much. It&#8217;s been great talking to you, Melissa.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>M: Thank you, and thanks for the app \u2013 it changed my life!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our other customer stories and get inspired for your next run with <a href=\"https:\/\/joggo.run\/en-US\/home?jg=193\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joggo<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meet Melissa, a new mom of two who recently rediscovered her love for running after pregnancy. 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