iRun because I cannot say no to a second slice of chocolate cake – Emily Shandruk , Vancouver, BC
iRun to stay fit and release those running endorphins – Liliana Plava , Calgary, AB
iRun because I want to qualify for Boston and raise money for charities near and dear to my heart – Christine Gracel , Calgary, AB
iRun because it makes me feel good, allows me to spend time with my friends and gives me a feeling of accomplishment – Helen Kolodziejzyk , Calgary, AB
iRun but not enough – Michael Shaw , New Westminister, BC
iRun because I never thought I would be able to – Gary Morris , Winnipeg, MB
iRun to challenge myself, physically and mentally – Kathleen Keenan , Brampton, ON
iRun because people around me inspire me – Pina Bevilacqua , Caledon, ON
iRun therefore I am – Duncan Walsh , Nottingham, UK
iRun because I live – Georges Schneller , Laval, QC
iRun to be free and enjoy our beautiful country – Cheryl Carter , Clearwater , BC
iRun for overall wellbeing – Trish McCourt , Halifax, NS
iRun because it makes me a better person, a better wife, a better mother and a better friend – Nathalie Joncas-Caissie , St-Antoine, NB
iRun because it makes me feel powerful – Carlene Paquette , Carp, ON
iRun because pecan pie, french fries and beer are chasing me – Teresa Sterling , Ottawa , ON
iRun because it’s in me – Michael Foley , Stittsville, ON
iRun because it reminds me that I am capable of so much more than I have done – James Sauve , Ottawa, ON
iRun for me – Kiza Francis , Ottawa,ON
iRun to prove to myself I can – Lesley McGougan , Brampton, ON
iRun because all the ladies are chasing my sexy runner’s body – Chris Baker , Etobicoke, ON
iRun because I can and I’m grateful – Terry SanCartier , Gatineau, QC
iRun because when I run I feel most alive – Meghan Lynch , Ottawa, ON
iRun to unleash my inner athlete – Adelle Densham , Avonmore, ON
iRun because it cleans up my life, because I drink more water, sleep better and eat healthier foods – Robin McIntyre , Ottawa, ON
iRun because of the peace and strength it brings me – Michelle Jordan , Ottawa, ON
iRun because I need it to soothe the soul, keep me in shape and for overall wellbeing – Beth Neil , Lombardy, ON
iRun because it is my tonic and my salvation – Georgia Ioannou , British Columbia
iRun for relaxation and to motivate my two sons – Keith Bradbury , Newfoundland
iRun because endorphins are free – Cassandra Chouinard , Ontario
iRun because somebody once told me I couldn’t – Heidi Abbey-Der , Saskatchewan
iRun because couch potatoes die young – Cathy Andrew , Ontario
iRun because it’s cheaper than therapy – Leah Boulter , Alberta
iRun because I like buying running clothes – Pamela Blaikie , Ontario
iRun slowly! – Jason Hoffman , Manitoba
iRun because it gives me freedom to relax my brain – Marie-Claude Gregoire , Nova Scotia
iRun because I learn more about who I am with every km – Steph Mansell , Quebec
iRun because iEat – Sherry Maligaspe , British Columbia
iRun and run, and run, and run, and nobody can stop me – Andrei Lucaciu , Ontario
iRun because the wall is meant to be broken – Jonathan Bird , Ontario
iRun because it has saved my life – John Marshall , Alberta
iRun for the challenge to go faster and farther – Steven Matejka , Alberta
iRun to my happy place and some days it’s very – Doreen May , Alberta
iRun because food tastes better afterwards – Patrick Houston , Alberta
iRun because I can’t dance – Mario Javier , Ontario
iRun so I don’t say never ever again – Linda Klaric , Manitoba
iRun because it makes me whole – Denis Ladouceur , Quebec
iRun because it gets my husband out there – Tricia LaLonde , Alberta
iRun away from the negative and towards the positive – Teri Lepard , Alberta
iRun because running is like breathing to – Stephanie McEvoy , Ontario
iRun because I love the solitude – Janene Tailleur , British Columbia
iRun for the moment when both feet are off the ground – Catherine Anderson , British Columbia
iRun to someday win the race – Lindy Dunlop , Yukon
iRun to stay ahead of the weight gain – Myra Abstreiter , Alberta
iRun because otherwise I’m grumpy – Alexandre Charest , Quebec
iRun because I get foot rubs afterward – Kate Howerton , British Columbia
iRun because iLoves my man – Beverly Huang , Alberta
iRun because not everyone can – Olivia Harvey , New Brunswick
iRun to get to know myself, my strength and my spirit – Lisa Groulx , Ontario
iRun whenever I feel the need to escape – Iona Hillis , Ontario
iRun because it’s like flying, only lower – Glenn Johnson , Ontario
iRun because it makes me feel powerful – Sarah Kallaghan , Alberta
iRun because I’ve lost 80 lbs and running has become fun – Cheryl Kelly , Ontario
iRun because there is no finish line – Claire Kilgour , Ontario
iRun so my daughters know that they can, too – Shelley Kirkpatrick , New Brunswick
iRun because it reminds me of how strong I can be – Monique Lavoie , Ontario
iRun because it’s a great way to see the world – Sherry Mahoney , British Columbia
iRun because my heart tells me to – William Martin , Manitoba
iRun to prove to them that iCan – Catherine Smith , Manitoba
iRun because it’s fun when it’s done – Sue Matte , Ontario
iRun because I am not as clumsy I thought I was – Hanna Baer , Quebec
iRun see where my feet will take me today – Megan Dolinskas , New York
iRun for the cool t-shirts! – Pina Bevilacqua , Ontario
iRun because I want to be a role model for our six kids – Catherine Empey , British Columbia
iRun to inspire my kids to try – Glen Johnston , Nunavut
iRun so I can eat ice cream – Sandy Bolan , Ontario
iRun because I want to live to be 100! – Colette DeJean , Ontario
iRun for health, iRun for life – Pat Cheung , British Columbia
iRun because it gives my day a boost of energy – Sara Campbell , Nova Scotia
iRun because it’s better than almost everything else – Nathan Carey , Ontario
iRun at 50 years old because at 43 I couldn’t – Peter Cicalo , Ontario
iRun iRun because it is my tonic and my salvation – Georgia Ioannou , British Columbia
iRun iRun for relaxation and to motivate my two sons – Keith Bradbury , Newfoundland
iRun iRun because endorphins are free – Cassandra Chouinard , Ontario
iRun iRun because somebody once told me I couldn't – Heidi Abbey-Der , Saskatchewan
iRun iRun because couch potatoes die young – Cathy Andrew , Ontario
iRun iRun because it's cheaper than therapy – Leah Boulter , Alberta
iRun iRun because I like buying running clothes – Pamela Blaikie , Ontario
iRun iRun slowly! – Jason Hoffman , Manitoba
iRun iRun because iEat – Sherry Maligaspe , British Columbia
iRun iRun because I learn more about who I am with every km – Steph Mansell , Quebec
iRun iRun because it gives me freedom to relax my brain – Marie-Claude Gregoire , Nova Scotia
iRun iRun at 50 years old because at 43 I couldn't – Peter Cicalo , Ontario
iRun iRun because it's better than almost everything else – Nathan Carey , Ontario
iRun iRun for my heart, so it runs for me! – Cathy Brzoza , British Columbia
iRun iRun to inspire my children! – Wendy Bowen , Manitoba
iRun iRun because it sure beats the bus – Robin Robbins , Alberta
iRun iRun for the challenge and to remember to fully live – Pascale Synnott , Québec
iRun iRun to kickstart my day – Sharon Strueby , Saskatchewan
iRun iRun for me! – Judi Wearing , Saskatchewan
iRun iRun because it's a great stress release – Brooke McKenzie , Yukon
iRun iRun because i love to – Mirella Petriello , Ontario
iRun iRun because it helps me see things more clearly – Jennifer Pitts , Ontario
iRun iRun to eat – Maureen Tritscher , Alberta
iRun iRun to correct years of sedentary living! – Mike Scott , Ontario
iRun iRun away from the abyss – Charlene Thomas , Ontario
iRun iRun all the livelong day – Pierre Saint-Laurent , Québec
iRun iRun to challenge my perceived limitations – Cassandra Williams , Ontario
iRun iRun to maintain a strong physical and mental state – Tammy Rainville , Ontario
iRun iRun so that I can live longer and stronger – Derek MacPhail , Ontario
iRun iRun to feel great – Kathryn Rachar , Saskatchewan
iRun iRun because I like to be healthy – Melanie Oickle , New Brunswick
iRun iRun to eat more, especially sweet potatoe fries – Joanna Skomra , Ontario
iRun iRun for the fresh air and adrenalin – Charlyn McGregor , Saskatchewan
iRun iRun for the individual pursuit – Robert Pelletier , New Brunswick
iRun iRun to satisfy the irresistible urge – Tim Nixon , British Columbia
iRun iRun because I love the sense of accomplishment – Amber Moase , Nova Scotia
iRun iRun to challenge my mind, body and soul – Sonia Mendes , Ontario
iRun iRun because walking is too slow – Barry Knapp , Ontario
April 30th, 2010 at 9:35 am
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!
April 30th, 2010 at 10:23 am
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.
April 30th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
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!
May 2nd, 2010 at 2:53 pm
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
May 2nd, 2010 at 2:58 pm
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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