new parent. need to alter training in creative way. help me out.

If your very passionate about running having a child should not affect very much your running. Obviously there’s gonna be days that running is impossible due to commitments, sickness, appointments, etc.

My advice is run very early in the morning 5 am days that you work (I’m assuming you have a 8-5 job) days off you can do your long runs or long workouts.

When I had small children I had a 7-7 job 4 days a week. I was able to run 5-6 days per week. I trained mostly for 5k’s. You just need ez runs 45-50 min, 75 min long run should be plenty.

That kind of volume is plenty to get in decent shape.

I was in my early 30’s able to run 16 low few times under 16.

Started running till late 20’s when I moved to this country. It is tough in the beginning but you’ll get used to it just make sure you get decent sleep time you can’t perform or train properly when your body is fatigued.

Good luck!!!

My wife is a stay at home mom so that helps with being able to leave early for work. Kids are 20 months and 6.

Current schedule

Weekdays

6 mile bike commute, arrive at work 6:45 am, 4-5 mile run, shower, working by 8am.

6 mile run at lunch, shower, work.

6 miles bike home, get home for dinner and help out in the evening

Mostly easy running but I do tempos and 10k time trials on my own and do a weekly workout with other runners from the business park one lunchtime

Weekend

I don't run or do any sport apart from taking my daughter out for an hours bike ride while I run along beside her. Lots of fun now she realises she can break daddy by making him run his mile pace.

Home time with the kids and wife outranks hobbies

It's not perfect but you have to cram it in sometime and that is early, late, lunch hour or commuting

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Long day, tempo day, interval day. Your long day could be pushing a stroller, most of us did that.

Focus on the 5K for a few years.

This!!!

Get a running stroller and get to it! I would plan for runs at about nap time. My daughter would fall asleep pretty soon after we started and we were good for an hour....roads, light trails....I thought it was great

Hey there!

Mom of two LOs. Started to run again 6 weeks post partum with each. Some tips:

1. Invest in a nice running stroller AND A WEATHER COVER for it (just trust me). The first few weeks will be very difficult...but stick with it. Remind yourself that you are only getting stronger by pushing the stroller. * also bring plenty of snacks/toys/milk on your run for your LO.

2. Join your nearest YMCA. In our area, their childcare ("Kid's Club") is incredible. You are allowed 3 hours of workout time, and some YMCA's let you run outside (ours does - some have rules against it). The YMCA was a lifesaver. I ran a marathon (and PRd) 11 months post-partum with my second kiddo thanks to the YMCA.

3. BUY A TREADMILL. I don't care if you get a free one from your second cousin Eddie, or if you buy a Woodway. Sometimes using a treadmill is the only way to get the miles/a workout in.

4. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Friends, family, and a trusted babysitter can step in when needed.

You can absolutely crush your next 5k/10k. Just keep a positive mindset and use all of your resources. And remember, you're setting such a good example for your kiddos by showing them how important physical activity is. Good Luck :)

I had to get up at 4am and run by ambient street and moon light for a year in San Francisco. Maybe you and your wife's schedule dont allow that, but, except for some dog poop and potholes hard to spot, it was kind of nice. If you're a second tier road racer and not too ambitious in competition.

I liked it: cool, quiet, loneliness-of-the-long-distance-runnerly.