How would you train for this?

[devonpow]

Here is my situation: My longest race thus far has been a half marathon (last summer). I had my second baby 7 weeks ago - prior to becoming pregnant I ran 4-5 days a week and had a decent base. I worked out all during pregnancy, but had to stop running around 20 weeks because it got too uncomfortable (I did spin, TRX, weights, etc). I had a very easy pregnancy/delivery and was OKd to start working out at 2 weeks PP (but didn't start until 4 weeks - I was too tired!) I can run 3 miles at this point. Not fun or easy like it was, but I can do it. I am definitelty having issues with stamina (when I do classes with intervals, etc now I find it much easier than just a solid 3 mile run)

I have signed up for a 10K at the end of June. My main issue is that I have very little time to fit in workouts/training with needing a babysitter, DH's work schedule, etc (DS2 is still too young for my gym daycare). I can really only guarantee 2 days a week, but I can sometimes get in 3. I am not looking to set any speed records at all - I just want to complete the race and feel good about my effort.

So what would you do? Just use my 2 days a week to run and try to add distance each time? Focus more on intervals? Run once a week and strength train the other day? I know there is no ideal answer here.... Thoughts?

[Brit]

I think that I would gradually add distance to one run and try to work on speed by doing pickups during the second. If you get a third run, I would just run a few easy miles.

Is it an option to use a jogging stroller? DD was cleared to ride in her car seat on the Bob at around 6 weeks.

[devonpow]

I don't have a jogging stroller, unfortunately. I may need to suck up and get one (and then face the wrath of my husband because I have owned 5 strollers in the last 5 years, lol). DS2 still definitely does not have hot head control - not sure what the "rules" are pertaining to when they can go in a jogging stroller....