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Work out what pace of music matches your running pace and make a mix to listen to while you're running. If you're techie you can even download a piece of software that will analyse the BPM (beats per minute) of tunes in your music library to take the guesswork out of it. When you come to a hill don't slow down... keep in time with the music and take shorter steps.

don't worry if you start by doing that woddle/walk/run thing.we all do!! I began and thought "am I actually moving here" but you soon pick it up the joints and muscles and bits of the body spread and get used to how they should be used.start however you like.dont aim for something huge.even if its at the end of a walk down your lan you run.just start somewhere and keep adding.
and invest in comfy shoes.makes all the difference.
aldi running socks are fab too!!

Join park run and go and run! No one cares what you look like or if you go really slowly and it's safe and usually scenic.

Just get out and run. I'm a single parent and so have to wait till someone can babysit but it makes such a difference to my mood when I do get out for a run.

Through the hard times running can be the way to cope and though it may be hard to begin with, you will be glad you started. With your baby and family in mind, running leads to a healthy mind, body and spirit. Running can make the impossible become possible.

My tip is that everyone can run, even if you don't think you can - you just need to go slow at first! I never thought I could run long distances as I always got tired very quickly at school (but no-one ever told me to just go slowly!). I started off with a 5km race for life and got the bug gradually working up the distance - I have now done three half marathons and loads of shorter races. I am not a natural runner but love the feeling it gives me (particularly afterwards!) and love races. It's a great way to exercise after having a baby as it's free and you can do it anywhere (even with a buggy!)

Get an activity tracking band such as Fitbit as this can be really motivating,seeing the steps clocking up and calories burned.

The best thing I ever did was to join a running club, at first I thought as many others did that they would all be elite runners but it's not the case at all. They have runners of all abilities, from the best in the area to run/walkers. Everyone is supported at the club.
If you are like me and can't get out running during the week after work, look online you will be surprised at how many local small
And cheap races there are mainly during the summer, I sign up on line and it motivates me to get out.

Soundtrack - I can't run without my face tunes - v important

This won't win the competition but go for a wee before you run

Join a club. Single best thing I did since starting running. The support and camaraderie and the inspiration you get from running together with people from all walks (or runs!) of life is simply the best I've ever experienced

Im working my way through c25k for the second time and i would say if you just starting out, slow down. Then slow down some more until you are at a slug like pace.

Doesn't matter how long it takes you to "run" 5k, you still faster than the couch potato

I always find I am more motivated when I have something to train for! That reminds me...must enter a half marathon asap!!!

Let your inhibitions go, free your mind and run!

Join a club and don't worry what you look like

Start off walking at first, then start speeding up then when you think the time is ready start a slow jog. When I finally started to jog I played the lamp post game, walk to the next lamp post then run to the one after and keep repeating. Then build it up walk to one lamp post, run 2 lamp posts etc. before long you will be counting how many minutes you can run for. Essential equipment are good running shoes, not just a pair of old trainers, and a good bra, nothing worse than your dangly bits going in different directions.

A good sports bra like a Shock Absorber can make a huge difference! Also setting yourself realistic targets so you dont get deflated and give up. If just getting back into it after having a baby then slowly increase the distance.

Start with a very small goal, just going to the end of the road and back for instance and track the steps on your watch/phone. Then everyday just do a few more and a few more until you realize you are going a fair distance. Get yourself a decent bra, trainers & socks, nothing more annoying than socks slipping or rubbing and your boobs getting sore!

I am a wheelchair user now and can't stand up for longer than a minute, never mind run, but I really do miss just being able to get up and walk out of the door and going for a walk.

I used to be able to run quite fast when I was younger and always remember the basics,

1. Get advice from a physiotherapist about which running shoes/trainerswould be best for you. Your feet are unique to youand you may find that you need a pairof running shoes with more arch support, more heel support or more pad support. This is really important for comfort and reducing running injuries.

2. Goand visit your G.P. I know this might sound silly, but your G.P. can give you a general health check before you do anything that may make you ill. Some people don't realise that they have a vitamin dieficiency or a hidden and undiagnosed illness like heart problems or diabetes, etc.,

3. If you are a wonderful Woman, then a well fitting sports bra can stop you from getting sore, chapped, inflamed, thrush ridden bosoms and any associated shoulder strap injuries that may manifest.

4. Get a personal rape alarm for when you are out running by yourself and never listen to music when you are running as you won't be able to hear if there is someone behind you or shouting a warning to you. A bitof a killjoy, I know, but you can always listen to music when you get home. Safety first people. If you can enslave a running buddy, then all the better.

5. Always take your mobile phone with you incase of accident, illness or other emergency when you are out running and always tell a family member your route and roughly how long you should be. Safety first people.

6. Take a bottle of drinking water with you to stay hydrated while you are running. (also acts as a distraction if you are attacked while out running as you can throw it in their face which will give you some precious time to get away or activate your rape alarm)

7. You must first learn to walk before you can run. In other words, start off doing walks that gradually get longer to gently build up your strength and stamina, then walk it a bit faster until you can do so easily, then start to do it in a jog all the while building up slowly to reach your peak fitness. Remember to do your warm up exercises before you start and your cool down stretches and exercises at the end of your run to minimise injury.

8. Remember to adjust your diet as you build up strength and stamina. Your calorific and nutritional needs will change as you burn off those pounds.

9. Remember to take suitable rest periods between running and training sessions as your body needs to adjust and heal because you are building new muscle and your body will be changing due to your exercise and diet changes.

10. Have fun, be safe, keep healthy and have those support bandages and ice packs handy and the odd blister plaster to gingerly put on when you have to.

Properly fitted running shoes
Properly fitted high impact bra
Couch to 5K
Tick chart
Positive mental attitude

Even the short runs count. It can be tricky juggling kids, work, everything AND fitting in a run - so if you only have twenty minutes for a run then go and run for twenty minutes. Sure still get those longer ones in when you can, but every bit counts. I now run on my work lunch break a couple of times a week. It gives me so much more energy for the rest of the day, and means I can squeeze in another 8k or so into my week.

P.s once you see your little medal collection building you just want more!! X

I started running in March 2015 when my little boy was 4 months old -I couldnt run to the end of the street! I did C25K and walked and walked with my little boy firstly which was a great way to start and then started entering some 5k and 10k races as an aim! Each month since then I entered a race and I have just completed my 4th half marathon this year!

I have knocked 30 minutes from my half marathon time in 9 months and lost 4 stone!! My little boy is 21 months now and is my most favourite supporter!! Come on mummies get running!! Xxx

I own a good pain r of running trainers . Do it for yourself so what if her next door can run faster I don't need to catch her up! She might be surprised one day when she is behind me x

I'm a mum who is about to start running.
My tip is to drive somewhere where you are unlikely to see anyone you know. This was passed on to me and I think it's a great idea!