Single Mom Running
Single Mom Running

When you set out to train for a race, it can be a huge time commitment. Depending on your base and your distance goal, a good training plan can potentially be 4-6 months and require running or cross training 3-5 days a week. Some days might also require you to be gone on your run for long hours at a time. It can take you away from your family, and when you do get home, you’re exhausted for the rest of the day. What is the impact this commitment can have on a significant other and your children? What if you are a single parent? How do you do it?

I am that parent. I am a single mom of two kids. I work full time (and then some) and I am currently working on getting my masters degree. Add to that training for long distance races and it’s a miracle I survive each week. It is not easy by any means, but I have the drive it takes to make it work. I carefully plan ahead with my school assignments so I am not scrambling at the last minute. I do get the occasional kid free weekend, but sometimes I am stuck on the treadmill at the gym. Many times I need to find a babysitter in order to get my miles in. I am also very fortunate to have my parents nearby to help me. I know not everyone has that, but I am thankful for it.

I cannot slack at my job or my school, since my livelihood depends on it. Does my sleep suffer? Yes, sometimes. Does my social life suffer? Yes, but most of my friends are runners too, so running together is our fun. Does my ability to have a dating life suffer? Yes, but who cares. Do my children suffer? I hope not, only because I do my best to meet their needs and they are fully aware that mom needs to run. With an insanely full plate in front of me every day, it is not easy. However, this is my life. Even when it is hard, I love it and I hope that my children can see their mom overcoming challenges and sticking to her goals. Perhaps my determination will rub off on them. If I can do it, so can you.

Happy Trails!

 
 
Seen a lot of slim chicks posting their

workouts on here so I thought I'd join 

the fun
Warning : I will bully every one of you

into daily stretches, plyo drills, crazy 

intervals, lifting heavy weights and 

epic long runs
104 °F.....  As my Grandma says, 

"Marathon training ain't for p*ssies."



Crazy old lady is right.

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*scrolling Instagram happily* *remembers tomorrow is Monday* *scrolling Instagram stressfully*
Top 5 reasons to date a runner girl: 5• You'll get some alone time 4• We like it long, hard and      in the woods 3• We do it in the morning      at lunch or after dinner 2• We're not afraid to       get a little dirty 1• Short shorts...
Roses are red violets are blue running shoes costs less than dinner for two
I did like 5 squats today so if you catch me being a little thick tomorrow don't be alarmed
Other girls:  "Some days I just forget  to eat all day" Me:  "Some days I just eat all day"
Shout out to all runners who will never qualify for Boston, we basic af but  we cute
If a girl joins Strava just to give you kudos, you got a Valentine.  I don't make the rules.
Virtual racers be like: "Got this for running around my  block twice"
Gotta train your mind not to give  a f*ck... even if your legs do
WEBSITE:   We use cookies to  improve performance  ME:  Same
A true running friend waits for you  when you need to take a dump mid-run
Aging is not a disease. It's an  opportunity... To qualify for Boston.
The confusion of realizing that you’re still alive and well after a  track session
News: "The coronavirus can only be spread by human contact" My trail running introvert ass:  "I'm safe as F*ckkkkk"
Therapist: Are you sexually active?  Me: I signed up for an Ironman Therapist: a simple "No" is fine
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