second thoughts (Page 2)

Most of us don't have the time to devote to training that we'd *like*  but it doesn't keep us from doing something. 

Everyone needs at least a small amount of "Me time" and training can be yours.  I started on the path towards active and fit a little over 5 years ago (getting ready for a backpacking trip with my middle son).  I carved out Monday 5-6 (after work, before scouts) to walk.  I wasn't available to pick up kids, fix dinner, stay late at work, pick up milk on the way home...  One hour a week wasn't going to get me fit enough for the trip, but it set the precident and I guarded that hour carefully.  Then I was able to add another day and another.  We (as a family) agreed that I'd need to spend 3 or 4 days a week hiking after work that spring to be ready for the trip and starting with that one day made it all work.  The family realized someone else could get the milk and the kids occasionally had to ask for a ride from a friend. 

Do you feel better when you work out?  Do you notice your clothes not so tight?  These are much more important than the scale (the scale is important too). 

Edited to add:  Don't cry, go for a run to clear your head. 

I think you're amazing to fit in ANYTHING around motherhood. I am part-time step-mom to a gorgeous 7 year old boy. When he's here, he needs something, has a question, wants help with things, needs to change the channel on the tv and not stuff up the entire av set-up, can't reach a toy....... every 30 seconds. He's the most delightful kid and isn't deliberately painful, but the interruptions are constant. I love that you have prioritised training to give it an hour a day.

I'll bet you're a fantastic Mom, so ease up on yourself some, huh?

Ditto on the advice about the logs; gives BT pals a chance to swing by and give you some props on your training. Those little contacts are awesome, so use that facility!

Post a race report in June.