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!

 
 
Today I learned that the average runner

spends $1,370 per year...



Always knew I was

above average
The 3 ppl that be liking my story no 

matter what I post are going on my will
You're doing the best you can....

Which is f*cking embarrassing.

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Today I learned that the average runner spends $1,370 per year...  Always knew I was above average
The 3 ppl that be liking my story no  matter what I post are going on my will
You're doing the best you can.... Which is f*cking embarrassing.
I've come to a point in my life where  i need a stronger word than f*ck
Do crackheads say "I can't get high  today because I'm lazy?" No, they go  make it happen !! Don't be outhustled
Reply with a GIF of how  your last run went
Things i struggle with as a runner:   1. running lol
She's a 10 but she gets EXTREMELY irritable and hostile when she misses  her daily run.  She is me.
Me waiting to see results after a double run, a salad binge, and staying dry for three days
At this point, I feel like being tired is  just my personality
Ok QUESTION of the day: when leaving the house.... does anyone tell their pets they will be home later?
To the 12 people always liking  my posts, y'all want anything from  the gas station?
Me: wow this recovery run really  makes me appreciate the easy days  My mind: destroy him  Me: but–  My mind: I said f*cking destroy him
WARNING: I'm exercising, eating right  and watching my alcohol intake. Which  means I'm sober, I'm cranky and I'm  sore. So proceed with caution
Here's to the wild ones, the misfits, the rebels. To those who've stumbled, made  mistakes, danced on the edge, been too  loud or too quiet. To the ones who've  lost their way, been broken, burned, and bruised. I've been there. Find strengt...
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