Runners: When and Where?

anchalmasako

I am so super spread-thin right now, between work, commute, school, and my two babies. I need to run, to relieve stress and take a moment to myself. Problem is, when?? And where? And how?

Super-busy moms who run, what works for you?

pillowass

I run 3 miles on my lunch hour a few times a week. I have showers at work but most of the time I just do a wipe down with some baby wipes and put my clothes back on. It's not ideal, hygienically, but it's better than not exercising. I also sometimes will walk 3 miles at lunch, which I can do in an hour and it doesn't require an elaborate routine to put myself back together. As soon as my babies start sleeping better in the mornings I will start running in the early morning before work again. 

 

erbear

I'm a teacher, so I have this luxury, but I run right after school on non-meeting days. I only go 30 minutes, but I leave my kids in daycare for that extra half hour and take that time for myself. It's a sanity saver.

I run on the treadmill in the gym at school or around the campus.

lazysusan

I aim to run 3x/week.  I run with a friend twice in the morning during the week at 6.  I run once during the weekend usually once the boys are in bed.  3 miles is as much as I go at a time  

ByGrace22

I'm struggling to find the time. Right now I'm only running on the weekends, but really need/want to fit in some midweek runs. I think I'm going to have to do it at night.

Nechie122

I run on the weekends. DH and I take turns. It's part of our routine unless we're out of town. Thursday evenings are also "my" evenings because DH does pickup and usually I opt for the gym.

laurakaz13

I run 5-6 times a week. I either run 5 miles on my lunch hour and shower in the locker room at work, or run at 7:30 after DD goes to bed. I also take her out in the running stroller when the weather is nice. I never skip runs on the weekend now that I have DD. If DH is home I go at any time I want, but if he's away for work I get on my treadmill during nap time. I will say a treadmill was the best purchase we made post-pregnancy. It's not the same as running outside, but it keeps me in shape. I've been distance running for over 20 years and would not be happy w/o it!

hansa11

pillowass:

I run 3 miles on my lunch hour a few times a week. I have showers at work but most of the time I just do a wipe down with some baby wipes and put my clothes back on. It's not ideal, hygienically, but it's better than not exercising. I also sometimes will walk 3 miles at lunch, which I can do in an hour and it doesn't require an elaborate routine to put myself back together. As soon as my babies start sleeping better in the mornings I will start running in the early morning before work again. 

This is exactly what I do, except there happens to be a gym near my office, so I change and shower there (if I have time to shower!).  This is the only exercise I get aside from a walk or two over the weekend with the kids because my husband leaves so early for work, so I can't go for a run before work, and as soon as I get home, it's chaos to get dinner on the table and the kids ready for bed.

AppleJacks81

We have gym in the place I work, so I work out immediately after work, then go pick up the kids.

JulieMarie21

ByGrace22:

I'm struggling to find the time. Right now I'm only running on the weekends, but really need/want to fit in some midweek runs. I think I'm going to have to do it at night.

 

this exactly 

BeckyTheEngineer

I am worried about making running happen. I just had my baby last week so I am not running again yet. It is my third, so the double jogging stroller won't cut it anymore. I tried it while walking, making the toddlers alternate walking, and it was a disaster.

My husband got a bike trainer for the garage, and working out there in the AM or during naps is perfect for him he is a SAHD. I might need to take a hint from him and consider getting a treadmill.

flyingsaucer

DH started working longer hours recently, so finding time has been challenging.  We take turns running first thing in the morning on weekends and I go one evening a week after DH gets home (around 7pm, after dinner). 

I run at a local high school track.

2 mornings a week I get up 40 minutes early and do an exercise video in the house (Jillian Michaels) 

mrskelly731

DHgoes to the gym right after work and I go in the evening after dinner. DH will do bath time and by the time I get home I can still read to her and tuck her in for the evening.  I only live 7 mins from the gym and do between 20-45mins of cardio (treadmill, bike, or gazelle) on weight days I'm a bit longer at about an hour but still make it in time for bedtime.

skibunny59

I jog with DD and the dog when I get home from work.  We just jog around the neighborhood.  I'm a teacher so I get home relatively early (around 4 most days).  It's a lot of work jogging with the stroller and my dog on the leash but DH doesn't get home until 6 and I find that if I don't do it as soon as I get home, it just doesn't happen.  On super hot days I wait until after DD is in bed and I go with the dog.  

Honestly, my dog is the one who motivates me and keeps me going.  If it weren't for him, I probably wouldn't make the time to run. 

Mrs.V

I have just gotten back into running this spring. I finally realized, the only time that I will consistently go, is to do it first thing in the morning. Otherwise, I get too busy at work and I'm too tired at night!

LoCarb

I run during my lunch break either outside or inside the gym on a treadmill. I take a quick shower afterwards and reapply minimal make up. I don't have time to wash my hair but I will take a blow dryer to the areas that are damp.

Snow1010

I run 5 miles, 5 days a week and always in the early morning. I have the luxury of working from home so don't have to worry about getting ready and commuting. 

During the summer when it gets light early, I head outside at 6am for a run with the dog.   Home by 6:45, shower, get DD up and ready for daycare.  DH usually does daycare drop off around 8:00am. 

In the winter it's pretty much the same routine except I run on a treadmill in our basement.  

michaelaskedlauren

I run during my lunch break or will take DS in the jogging stroller if DH isnt home from work by the time I want to go on my run.

Mjmksb04

I run after work, usually some time between 6:30 and 8:30. Also on Saturday and Sunday mornings, occasionally I hit the treadmill at the gym on my lunch hour.

salt78

I run between 3 and 5 miles on my lunch break 3 days a week (treadmill at the gym) and have added in a run outside on Saturday morning or evening depending on when I can get the time. (Outside run is currently 3 miles, but will gradually increase because I'm training for a race in the fall.)

Sunidaze

On my lunch break (we have a trail on the property, a nearby bike trail and a fitness center onsite), early in the morning if DH did not work the night before (I will get up at 5 and back home by 6:30 if I run in the neighborhood), on weekends I will run with DD at one of the local parks.