Anyone done a 5k with your LO?

ishka338

So, I'm turning 30 in June and I want to do a 5k before then...kind of a "bucket list" thing.  Anyway, a lot of the ones in my area don't allow jogging strollers.  The one I really want to do is in May and M will be 11 months old.  Would I be crazy for wearing him during it?  I'm thinking if it's possible to wear him, I can start training with him now so I can get used to it.  Have any of you done this or something similar?  Would you try it or am I totally out of my mind?  I've never done a race, so any suggestions would be appreciated.

kas80

I did a 5 miler at the end of November and wore my LO in a front carrier.  I walked the whole thing though, I don't think it would be safe to jog or run while wearing them. 

If you are going to run you could make your LO a cheering you on tshirt and have a friend or your SO have them along the route to cheer. 

11kacey

Please forgive me for my tone.. but are you kidding? You think it is safe to RUN while wearing your baby for over three miles?

Get a jogging stroller and rock that 5k! ETA.. I see you can't use strollers.. either find another 5K or run by yourself.

I've run a 5K and a 5 mile race with M. We have also "run" up to six miles for a training run. I leave her at home with my husband for anything over 6 though.

ishka338

11kacey:

Please forgive me for my tone.. but are you kidding? You think it is safe to RUN while wearing your baby for over three miles?

Get a jogging stroller and rock that 5k! ETA.. I see you can't use strollers.. either find another 5K or run by yourself.

I've run a 5K and a 5 mile race with M. We have also "run" up to six miles for a training run. I leave her at home with my husband for anything over 6 though.

I understand where you're coming from.  This was my concern.  Since I've never done it, I was just coming looking for someone else's experiences.  I've since found another one that allows strollers, so I'll ditch the non-stroller one.  Thanks for your input though.

2u24me

I did one with ds#1 in the ergo (back carry) when he was 11 months old. It was also the day after i found out i was pg with ds#2. Needless to say, i wasn't first place but i did have fun and the picture at the finish line is a favorite:)

2u24me

I should add that it was a 5k funwalk/run and i walked a majority of it.

JuneBug0611

Definitely go with the one that allows jogging strollers or go alone.  Safety issues for LO aside, you would have a very hard time running with all that extra weight, particularly if you are not a runner.  I'm a non-runner but do a charity 5K annually, and even the extra weight of a "runner's backpack" holding my keys bothers me when I run.