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[Vix82]

Week 4 is complete! I repeated run 3 as I found the first time I tried it really hard...and I had a weeks break due to illness.

I’m finding it really hard to run midweek because of the early mornings, dark night and work/kids/life 🤔

Just wondering what people’s views are- I know it says to run 3 times a week, but if this is really not doable would twice a week be better than nothing?

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

I’ve similar problems getting out three times, but anything has to be better than nothing ! I’ve found it helps re family if I fit in my run along with something else, like the weekly shop, where I’m out alone anyway - they don’t really notice if I take half an hour longer. Several folk on here take their kids running with them, but that depends on the kids ! Be proud of what you’re doing and the good example you’re setting. And remember repeating isn’t failing: it’s a sensible strategic choice. Happy running 😀

[Vix82 in reply to ButtercupKid]

Thank you. I started taking both children and now my youngest doesn’t want to continue (I’ve tried persuading but I’m at he point I would be forcing him and I’m not going to do that). Trouble is that I can get him to come for a ‘walk’ in the evening but it’s not until after work 6:30ish and it’s too dark. Tried it last night but I would’ve not seen him and it’s too unsafe. Uhhh 🙄

Unfortunately there isn’t any other spare time in the week for shopping or any other ‘me time’. I do yoga and Zumba too.

Never mind, I’ll try twice a week as this is better than nothing. It’ll just take longer. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Vix82]

Nothing wrong with that. Your kids might enjoy evening outings and stay safer if you can invest in lighty-up stuff - high viz, head torches, arm bands, those cool trainers that flash when you move etc etc. Turn your run into a disco 😄

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Do what you can.

Three times a week is the optimum frequency, but you will still make progress running twice each week.

You will still get there.

[Katnap Graduate]

Well done for keeping at it.

Sometimes it is more brave to repeat a run instead of carrying on.

You will be a stronger runner for repeating W4R3.

You're doing great! 😸