Runners with small children

I dont run myself, but a family friend has an almost 6 yr old boy that she puts in the BOB stroller and runs with twice a day everyday she is super dedicated. She gives him a book while hes in there, a sippy and a snack, usually hes super happy just enjoying the ride. My son is 3 and goes in my Jeep Jogging stroller still while I jog around the block, he loves it hell cheer me on saying "faster mommy go faster!" lol

Thanks guys! I think I'm just going to try and wake up early to go. Which is sad because I'm NOT a morning person lol.

Can you go after the kids go to bed? I am able to use my lunch hour right now but for a long time all I had was the time after bed:) I would put her to bed about 8 and hit the gym or go out to run. I found if I got dressed as soon as I got home from work and before I started dinner I was more likely to follow thru with going.

Stupid question.. but do high schools/middle schools mind if you go and run on their track? If I wanted to use it, should I ask for permission?

I'm a teacher, and I have to say, I don't think I have ever heard of anyone having to ASK to use the track... As long as they aren't having a practice on it, I don't think anyone would care.

I completed couch to 5k lasy july and i have a 3 year old daughter. I ran in the evening after she was in bed and my husband was home. I run with my running club on tuesday nights now. During the weekend, we'll go to the park and my hubby will watch her whilst i run a few laps and then i'll join them in the park.

Hi,
I have two kiddos, age 5.5 and 2.5.... and I run with them in a double jogging stroller about once a week. A few other times a week I run with just the 2.5 year old while the 5 year old is at school. My 5 year old loves to ride in the stroller, with a snack, her camera, and a book or two. I got a double jogging stroller with the highest weight limit I could find, so as to make her more comfortable and not as squished. She's good for about a 30 minute run, which is all I really need.

A few items, try get a fixed wheel stroller. You should NOT run with a swivel wheel stroller swiveling, and I've seen a few come unpopped even from the fixed positon and tip while in use. It is harder to steer a fixed wheel, but it is much safer, IMHO. I got my jogging stroller (single) free from a neighbor, and bought my double fixed wheel stroller off of Craigslist.

I end all of my runs at a neighborhood park, so that the kids get rewarded for sitting in the stroller with a play session at the park. I also give them a special snack for the runs, and sometimes play their music on my phone for them to sing along to as I run (Mulan, other Disney songs).

If you run on a school's track, they usually don't let you run during school/afterschool hours- so be done by 7:15 am, or after 5;30 pm in our area.

Stupid question.. but do high schools/middle schools mind if you go and run on their track? If I wanted to use it, should I ask for permission?

Our schools here allow the public to use their tracks any time school is NOT in session. I would check with the school!

I get up at 5AM, out the door at 5:30 and back by 6:30 before anyone else gets up. It's the only way I could stick to a regular training schedule.

That's me too, except mine is up and out at 5:30 (I just pee and go, LOL).

Stupid question.. but do high schools/middle schools mind if you go and run on their track? If I wanted to use it, should I ask for permission?

The policy is usually posted. I've never lived anywhere that wasn't: if the school isn't using it, and it's between dawn and dusk, it's fair game.

Get up early Get a treadmill. Run at night when they are asleep. Find a running friend that you can swap times/kids to workout with.

I've used the high school track on occasion and been annoyed by people taking their kids and letting them on the track to play while I"m trying to do speed work. They also have had their dogs, which use the track as their bathroom. And most tracks won't allow strollers on the tracks. School properties are properties owned and operated by the school, they are responsible for upkeep and maintenance, and liable financially for possible injuries on the track. By all means call - and don't just call the high school secretary, she doesn't have the authority. You want to talk with the athletic director or the superintendent. It's best to get the policy in writing to avoid any confusion. Legally you could be considered trespassing if they don't consider it a premises open to the public. Better safe than sorry, ignorance of the law is not generally a defense.

Have you read the Book - Run like a Mother - good ideas as a mom of running and kids options. They had a new book released this week called Train Like a Mother. If nothing else, they are funny to read.

I have a 4 year old and a 1 year old and push them both in my double bob. Awesome stroller. 4 is not too old. Plus as somebody else mentioned you feel like you are flying when you don't have the stroller. :-)

I also have a treadmill but only use that when my husband is around because of the one year old. The 4 year old knows not to touch it.