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Calling all members of iMom (and Dad) Nation! Send us your training tips, and they could appear in the next issue of iRun

April 29th, 2010

When I posted my ‘New Mom Training Plan’ a couple of weeks ago, featuring a few of the tricks and tips I’d learned re. how to fit training in with a new babe at home, I realized that compared to many accomplished mommy (and daddy) runners out there, I’m a relative noob when it comes to the various tricks of the running and parenting trade. So step away from that slick-double jogging stroller for just a moment and share  YOUR training tips for new moms and dads – they could be featured in the next issue of iRun, which will have an article on this very subject!

Email your responses to editor@irun.ca, including your name, age and hometown…or post your comments below if you prefer! Just remember to include your details and contact info if you want your post to appear in the magazine.

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7 Responses to “Calling all members of iMom (and Dad) Nation! Send us your training tips, and they could appear in the next issue of iRun”
  1. Running in the Family Says:

    Excellent topic! I wrote a blog post on this back in December at http://runninginthefamily.com/training/running-with-family-commitments which shares my tips. The key things are to be flexible (it’s OK to skip a few days), and to agree on your fitness goals and plans together with your family so you can all support each other.

    I’m looking forward to lots of great suggestions here, and can’t wait to see the article!

  2. Rebecca Fleming Says:

    I have two little kids, 5-year-old Sadie and 2-year-old Benson. I have always made time to run. Don’t get me wrong, it does come at an expense sometimes, especially in the social realm. But running is my one “me thing”. It keeps me fit, trim, and keeps my mood and spirits up when everything else gets chaotic.

    I managed to keep running through my second pregnancy, though it was more of a ’shuffle’ towards the end. I ran my first two-kid 10k six weeks after my son was born, and my first marathon when he was seven months old.

    My husband had to be very accommodating for it to work, especially the long Sunday runs. I made sure to give him daddy time in return. And as much as it seems petty to keep score, it’s really only fair. Hour for hour. You want to feel good about your running time, not guilty.

    Now that I am back at work, I do my running during my lunch hour, then eat at my desk. I am fortunate to have access to a shower at work, and a fairly flexible schedule day-to-day. And a boss who is also a runner and a parent. Half the days I will work through lunch, then don’t feel too bad about taking a longer lunch on the other days, to get a good run in. It leaves me feeling energized in the afternoons.

    I also have a treadmill, which is set up in the basement in front of a TV. I know I am super fortunate to have this luxury. And now that I am on the verge of single parenthood, the treadmill is going to become a critical part of my fitness regime. After the children go to bed, I can head down to the basement and watch my favourite shows while putting the miles in.

    Being a parent is hard. It can be frustrating and anxiety-provoking. But it does provide some extra incentive to get out there. When you’re single, or childless, it’s pretty easy to be comfortable at home. But add the noise and chaos of little kids, and sometimes you literally need to run away. And that’s what I imagine sometimes when I set out. Then midway through my run, I begin feeling like I’m running towards something. Towards calm, and towards a sense of accomplishment rather than defeat.

    I don’t need to tell you that parenting is also exhausting. And sometimes, when the opportunity arises, the last thing I want to do is go for a run. All I do is tell myself ok, get into your clothes and your shoes, and walk around the block. If you still don’t feel like running, don’t. I almost always end up getting a good run in anyways. There is something about the feel of my runners on the pavement that makes me want to break into a run, no matter how tired I feel in the moment.

    The key to any successful fitness regime is to know thyself. What works for me obviously won’t work for everybody. But you have to really think about where you can fit it in, and what is going to cause the least amount of suffering to you and your family. If it’s unpleasant, you won’t want to do it again. Go easy on yourself. Be kind, be fair. And you’ll get to wherever you’re going.

  3. Trina Pearce Says:

    Last week, I asked my 5 yr old to take me for a run on his bike. I figured a short slow run was better than no run. He was excited because he got to pick our route and ride places he doesn’t get to go with his younger brother.

    Turns out, he’s really fast, and it was a great/challenging 4 K run. The company was awesome, and he’s learning left from right b/c he needs to tell me which way we are going next.

    And, now he has the bug. “Mommy, when can we go running again?”
    Gives me incentive to keep it up!

  4. Tawnya MacNeil Says:

    I have a 6 year old and 3 year old. My very first attempt at running ever was 6 weeks after my daughter was born, 3 years ago. Since then I have caught the bug. My kids come to a lot of races with me are have been the official cheering squad from day 1. They enjoy the energy of race day and know the routine. They have seen my partner and I through some tough races and have pulled us through to the end. They have also been doing kids runs of their own for the last 2 years and enjoy the energy of their own races. In terms of tips for other parents, I really think having my kids involved on race day gives them a sense as to what all the training is for. The understand why mom or dad go for a run and we stress the health benefits as well. I am very lucky to have a very supportive partner who runs as well, he understands the importance of me getting out to run and vice versa, so we are a good pair. During long runs the runner head out while the other plans an adventur

  5. Tawnya MacNeil Says:

    Sorry, laptop messed me up before I finished… the other parent plans an adventure with the kids. I ran my first marathon last fall and just finished my second – BOSTON!! My son was so excited for me running Boston as I set a challenge to his school’s Kilometer Klub. Those that accumulated 42km from Sept-April would get a gift from the Boston Marathon. My son was most excited as I had promised him he could have my medal. He took it to school for show and tell the day I got home from Boston – that meant more to me then actually finishing Boston at a 3:39!! So my tip, get your kids involved in running if they show interest. Now my son is even pushing me to run faster and is tracking my race times – nothing like pressure! We are planning on having another child within the next few months, and my next goal is to run a full marathon in all Cdn Provinces and Territories before I turn 40 (4 years) so I am hoping to complete marathons this year while pregnant – let’s see!

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