Can't get out for a run. 😭

[Jenchristie]

Low exercise week due to lack of childcare. Wow it's effected my mood, grumpy isn't in it. Can't wait to get back on it.

[Rignold]

Can you not go first thing in the morning?

[Jenchristie in reply to Rignold]

No child care.

[Rignold in reply to Jenchristie]

Ah. tricky. I'm a single parent too but all mine are school age so I go then, or on occasions when my GF visits, I go out at 5.30AM and am back before anyone is awake,

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Lots of exercise to do to fill in the time until you can run.. chasing small ones around, squats, Rignold style... but holding really small ones...( did wonders for me)... miles of walking with pram/buggy...

Phew.. I am always quite relieved when I do run.. small runner in training, ( granddaughter..8 months and a speed crawler.. ) wears me out almost...!

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Happy running when you do get out there

[Jenchristie]

I know it's rubbish. Would be better if she would run with me but it's such a drama lol.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Jenchristie]

No chance of another Mum having her to go to school with her offspring, whilst you got in a quick run ?

[Jenchristie in reply to Oldfloss]

I go to work straight after dropping her off, mornings are just a no go. It's hopefully only for this week.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Jenchristie]

Oh dear... well , life does throw a spanner in the works sometimes..but the small ones are so worth it:).. Just plan your routes for next week

Stay bright

[Rignold]

Can you not run with the buggy?

[Jenchristie in reply to Rignold]

She's 6 lol

[Rignold in reply to Jenchristie]

oh. Do you Home Ed?

[Millsie-J Graduate]

Where are you on the programme?

[Jenchristie in reply to Millsie-J]

First 5K last Sunday so not holding me back.

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to Jenchristie]

Have you completed the C25k programme or are you already a runner?

[Pauline17 Graduate]

I'm definitely more irritable as haven't run for 9 dayscdue to pulled back muscle. I feel your frustration at wanting to run but not being able to. Obviously our reasons are very different but I agree that moods are greatly effected with lack of exercise.

[Jenchristie in reply to Pauline17]

It's right. I don't run for fitness as I have always been fit and active. I run because it is my time when I'm not a mum or an employee. It keeps me sane.

[GoogleMe Graduate]

So it sounds as though work is as much of a barrier as childcare?

I am always banging on about this but... yoga (or similar) or even meditation. There will always be times when we can't go for a run and as much as we need to be active, we need too to be purposefully stiller. It will all contribute to the running.

Take it from me, growing up with a parent who got grumpy if he couldn't go for a run... it's not a good legacy to hand down...