All good things must come to an end
rhall9058
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Well, the last two weeks has been painful in a good way! The wife and kids have been away for two and half weeks on vacation, which leaves me here to my own "entertainment." In that entertainment, I ran a 5K, have been running and cross-training, by doing two-a-days with little time off. In that time, I've dropped six pounds and knocked 3 mins off my 5K time. Sadly, it all comes to an end tomorrow with their return. Don't get me wrong, I love my wife and kids, but the inordinate amount of time I have spent on fitness the last two weeks has been fun and rewarding.
I had a last "hoo rah" this past weekend, by doing multiple spin classes, long distance hikes, 30+ miles on the mountain bike, and several training runs. I was all out, the whole weekend. Every muscle in my body aches today.......................so I'm anxious to see, after a few days of rest, the "fruit of my labor." Can't wait to get back to running and see how my endurance and strength has improved, if any.
I had a last "hoo rah" this past weekend, by doing multiple spin classes, long distance hikes, 30+ miles on the mountain bike, and several training runs. I was all out, the whole weekend. Every muscle in my body aches today.......................so I'm anxious to see, after a few days of rest, the "fruit of my labor." Can't wait to get back to running and see how my endurance and strength has improved, if any.
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oh, forgot to mention that I did all of this, not only to improve myself, but in hopes of moving from the 5K to the 10K world with some good results. I guess we'll see what happens in a few weeks when I run my first 10K.0
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I hear you!! This is the first summer in several years I have stayed in the US and do I ever miss the freedom of not having to consider anyone else when it comes to scheduling workouts. I love my husband and kids, but being "single" in that respect got awfully comfortable awfully quick.
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......but being "single" in that respect got awfully comfortable awfully quick.
Yes, yes it did!0 -
How old are your kids? It would be great if they could do some of those activities with you. Mine are 4 and almost 3, so right now they only way they can come on run is if I push them, or I could tow them on a bike. Someday they'll join me using their own power, I hope.
I have a 10K in late July and my husband is going to be out of town so now I'm scrambling trying to figure out how the kids will be best cared for, logistics, etc. I do agree that families complicate things when it comes to all this stuff.0 -
I have a 10K in late July and my husband is going to be out of town so now I'm scrambling trying to figure out how the kids will be best cared for, logistics, etc. I do agree that families complicate things when it comes to all this stuff.
This!! My husband travels frequently for work and I hate how it messes with my running schedule!! Looking forward to when my kids are old enough to be on their own for an hour or two, but that's several years away.0 -
I hate to say it doesn't matter how old they get it still messes with workout scheduling. My daughter the oldest arrived tuesday with my grandkids for a visit she arranged with my wife. I love them dearly and enjoy my grandkids but didnt get but one run tueday thru friday. This weekend I was helping my son move so I got a run saturday morning but missed sunday and monday runs. I am also reviewing and helping my little girl with her wedding plans. My Kids are 34 35 and 42, so if you are waiting for them to grow up dont count on that being the answer0
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I hate to say it doesn't matter how old they get it still messes with workout scheduling. My daughter the oldest arrived tuesday with my grandkids for a visit she arranged with my wife. I love them dearly and enjoy my grandkids but didnt get but one run tueday thru friday. This weekend I was helping my son move so I got a run saturday morning but missed sunday and monday runs. I am also reviewing and helping my little girl with her wedding plans. My Kids are 34 35 and 42, so if you are waiting for them to grow up dont count on that being the answer
Again... I hear ya!
You can love them from the bottom of your heart. That never changes. I remember all too well the midnight gym workouts when the kids were little. My husband got home from swing shift, I said "TAG, YOU'RE IT!" and was out the door. That way, I was home when the kids were up and I just napped when they napped. However, after 30 years, you expect the relationship to change a bit. I should be able to have a workout schedule without consulting the "kids". (Thankfully, ours are a bit more independent and understanding than some.)0 -
How old are your kids? It would be great if they could do some of those activities with you. Mine are 4 and almost 3, so right now they only way they can come on run is if I push them, or I could tow them on a bike. Someday they'll join me using their own power, I hope.
I have a 10K in late July and my husband is going to be out of town so now I'm scrambling trying to figure out how the kids will be best cared for, logistics, etc. I do agree that families complicate things when it comes to all this stuff.
My little ones are 6 and 8. This year, we are hoping to get my 8 year old in the "Girls on the Run" program, if not in the fall, then in the spring next year, so she will be able to start running with me, but obviously not at my pace. Though, everywhere we go, that girl is running all the time, so maybe she can keep up with me. She has bursts of speed, but I'm not sure she has any distance in her. We'll find out eventually.........................but back to the point...........................yes, when the wife and kids make plans, and I get "out voted" on skipping those plans or going for training....................I'll take the brownie points and "supportive dad" role and skip my training for the kids. I wouldn't give up those memories for anything, but that time when they are gone, I RELISH THAT TIME LIKE I NEVER GET IT AGAIN!!!!0 -
I hate to say it doesn't matter how old they get it still messes with workout scheduling. My daughter the oldest arrived tuesday with my grandkids for a visit she arranged with my wife. I love them dearly and enjoy my grandkids but didnt get but one run tueday thru friday. This weekend I was helping my son move so I got a run saturday morning but missed sunday and monday runs. I am also reviewing and helping my little girl with her wedding plans. My Kids are 34 35 and 42, so if you are waiting for them to grow up dont count on that being the answer
So true. But they are worth the time. Haaha Enjoy.0 -
I take days off from work and bring my son to daycare to do this. Is that wrong?!0
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First of all - let us know if the wife notices the few pounds gone or your heightened fitness....
second of all.......ahhhhhhhh so glad I don't have kids I've made the decision to spend my extra time and income on rescuing animals in need of homes instead of having kids, and my partner is on board with this. So my "son", Argyle, is a great dane/lab cross who comes on every single run with me. And his "dad" brought him to my race on Monday to cheer me one
Don't get me wrong, kids are lovely, but my siblings are making enough of them haha. I love being the aunt!0 -
I take days off from work and bring my son to daycare to do this. Is that wrong?!
Nope---Happy Mommy = Happy Kids!0 -
I take days off from work and bring my son to daycare to do this. Is that wrong?!
Wrong? HELL NO!! That's a brilliant idea that I'm gonna have to bring up. Thanks for that!!!0 -
I take days off from work and bring my son to daycare to do this. Is that wrong?!
ABSOLUTELY NOT WRONG!!!!
In fact, given my experiences as a young mother with a herd of kids (we have six, all grown now) and as the daughter of a now-deceased mother who viewed such things as selfish, I'd say that is the most loving thing you could do for your child. You are taking care of yourself and can in turn be a much better parent. Way to go!!
ETA: My mom died of heart failure due to atrial fibrillation, which could have been prevented or eased by (you guessed it) exercise and a good diet beginning when she was younger.0 -
I'm a stay at home mom and I bring my kids to drop in daycare when my husband is travelling so that I can get my run time. Expensive but worth every penny!!I take days off from work and bring my son to daycare to do this. Is that wrong?!0
