I have been toying with the idea for months and have finally made the decision (after my husband’s support and approval) to run my first full marathon this December! That being said, the training has already begun. Marathon training and speed training is in full force.
This is only week one and I have already encountered a few obstacles with training… with kids. Nothing like embracing the life of a never-at-home stay-at-home mom… when a husband is out of town for business. Training and speed work (on a track) get tricky. One has to be clever, creative, and even resort to bribery.
You see, I knew I could do my speed time trial. I knew that I could do the prescribed plan. It is not my ability that hindered me… however, my choice to include my children along for the ride was my downfall. Thinking I could successfully complete my workout with children… with no complications… is laughable.
Any parent can attest to that! Attempted my first speed time trial workout WITH the boys yesterday afternoon.
My lesson learned: do NOT attempt a time trial speed workout WITH children (self explanatory)… At 2:30 in the afternoon (hot)… On an uneven gravel track (hard).
I learned I am not as fast as I was in high school (even though I was not that fast back then either)… And fitness is much more enjoyable by myself!
C learned that he could stomp on a bee to kill or stun it enough to pick it up and examine it. Stinger. Wings and all.
P learned that he should NOT pick up random (rope) objects and proceed to run it back an forth on the base of his neck = rope burn
T learned that even though mommy was running away from him. Sprinting. Fast. She will eventually turn the corner and run back to him.
This whole drama debacle covered a span of MAYBE 30 minutes. The boys lessons learned happened within the first 5 minutes of us arriving at the track! No joke!
Again… Lesson learned. Mommy needs to do track workouts by herself!
I am hopeful that my speed time trial (800 meters) tomorrow… solo… will go much smoother!
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Training with kids is definitely a challenge! I swear mine *need* something the second I step on the treadmill or hit play on a workout DVD 🙂 I’ve never done a track workout but if (when) I do I think I’ll leave the kids at home!
Yes! there is something about a kids radar that signals them that they NEED Mommy the moment we try to do something for ourselves. Phone call, bathroom, eat, workout, etc 😉
oh gosh, I have never attempted to work out with my children around. I’m not sure how that would go! Even when I stretch or foam roll at home, they have to get in on the action which is super cute but turns what should be a 10-15 minute endeavor into a much longer one. Good luck with your speed time trial!
Haha! Yes!! Whenever I am on the floor (working out or stretching) my boys take it as an invitation to climb me like a human jungle gym! 🙂
Sounds like lessons were learned all around… that’s a win, right?
Yes! My run was completed. Lessons were learned. Winning!
Oh my! I can’t even imagine taking my kids to the track. It’s hard enough to stretch or strength train with my kids around let alone run on a track! Lesson learned – leave the kids at home! 🙂
Haha! Yes!! Or maybe go in the morning… at a different track… with balls/frisbies/toys etc 🙂
Congrats on the decision! That is such a great goal to have! I’m looking forward to tracking your training!
Thank you! I am super excited! It has been a bucket list item of mine for YEARS… and finally my husband said “Why Wait!?” I took that as my cue that NOW is the time! 🙂 I will be sharing my training and adventures as I go! 🙂