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don’t say you don’t have time for running

1969 sats \ 52 comments \ @cryotosensei 13h HealthAndFitness

But I really don’t.

I get off work anytime from 4.30 to 5.30pm. I try to pick my children up from 6pm onwards. My commuting time is 40-45 mins.

Once I’m back home, I am with my children every step of the way until their bedtime around 10.30-11pm.

In Singlish, we have a particular phrase that suits this situation perfectly. You may not understand Singlish, but I’m sure you can work out the meaning of this phrase.

Where got time?

Did you know that solar panels are installed on train tracks in some part of Switzerland? That’s ingenious. The common space fulfilling a dual purpose. I brought up this random example because that’s what I did after scrutinising my daily routine.

Normally, I walk to the subway station after school dismissal. Why don’t I run instead?

It requires some effort on my part. I have to change into my running attire at school, endure curious enquiries from my colleagues and make sure that my work bag isn’t heavy. Yet another thing to think about during the day.

And the workout isn’t as intense as I would have liked. My run to the subway station takes 15 minutes. Small fry. Easy peasy.

But I guess anything is better than nothing. If I work to exert my heart and make it pump faster, I should theoretically age slower. I’m doing the best I can. 👌

So, what’s your running routine like?

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146 sats \ 1 reply \ @dagny761 9h freebie

Also a parent trying to work in exercise around… kid-life.

Couple ideas I’ve implemented:

Found a gym with free childcare. The kids do crafts and play for up to 2 hours while I do strength training a couple times a week (group classes keep me motivated there).
Bring your kids when you run- I hit a nearby track and the kids bike and play in the middle while I circle them for speed work or even my “long” runs.
Want to involve your kids even more?! I volunteered to coach a “Run Club” at my kids’ school. We met once a week after school and did increasing distances until they were ready to do a little 3k after 6-8 weeks. (We sprung for snacks each week and then a party after the 3k.) full disclosure, my older daughter never got too into it, but she did walk/run with us. A good sport!

Super high-five to you for finding little ways to incorporate physical movement into your day. If you are already running 15 minutes to your subway stop, how much longer would it be if you ran to the next stop? Just a thought…

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @cryotosensei OP 2h

The next stop idea is so obvious! I wonder why I have never thought of it before. Let me experiment with that.

I love how you marry bonding time with your kids with exercise time. Smart!

45 sats \ 2 replies \ @ama 13h

Running is for cowards.

10 sats \ 1 reply \ @cryotosensei OP 9h

Ouch 😫

Why do you feel that way?

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @ama 9h

It's a joke. If you're brave you stay and fight, only if you're not would you run. 😂

45 sats \ 2 replies \ @realBitcoinDog 13h

If the run is at least a mile or 1600m then it’s worth it to do the run. Breaking a sweat daily make a difference!

You’re not doing it for you, but for your kids!

~HealthAndFitness will hold you accountable 🫡

21 sats \ 1 reply \ @cryotosensei OP 9h

Thanks for the figure. Do you happen to know why at least 1600 m?

I will use that figure on the next colleague who asks me why the hell I’m dressed down lol

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @realBitcoinDog 8h

1600m is 1 mile in FREEDOM units 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅

24 sats \ 4 replies \ @User21000000 3h

What time do you start work and get up in the morning? Could you get up 45 minutes before the family and get a half hour run in?

0 sats \ 3 replies \ @cryotosensei OP 2h

I wake up at 5.30am to do chores until 6am, and school starts at 7.45am. So, most of my mornings have been predetermined for me.

I could do so during the weekends but I like sleep better haha. I also think I should sleep as much as I can. I typically get 6-6.5 hours on the weekdays. Well enough to function, but not immensely satisfying

24 sats \ 2 replies \ @User21000000 2h

Potentially you could get up at 530 on Saturday or Sunday and get a good run in? The classic among runners the Sunday long run?

0 sats \ 1 reply \ @cryotosensei OP 2h

Yes I could. Thanks for holding me accountable

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @User21000000 2h

It’s easy for me to say this but I know how hard it is. The little time you have to sleep the thought of getting up early to run is going to be a hard mental battle

64 sats \ 1 reply \ @Jer 12h

I prefer cycling.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @cryotosensei OP 9h

I like cycling. Singapore is a congested city, so I rather run than have to avoid traffic, be it humans or vehicles haha

96 sats \ 1 reply \ @fishious 8h

During the weekdays, I run around 5-6 kms 2-3 times a week, and then do a long run 10-25 kms in the weekend.

I'm a running maxi and believe that our bodies are built to run. Compared to other animals, humans are uniquely equipped to run very long distances. We are able to sweat through our skin, which keeps our body cool over long periods of exertion, and our respiratory system remains stable and does not get compressed while running. Animals, on the other hand, struggle to stay cool over long distances and their respiratory system contracts due to their running form.

We also have strong butts to stay upright and support our upper body and our feet is designed to have bounce and be like a spring. Christopher McDougall's Born to Run is what really inspired me to get serious about running, and a lot of what I wrote here is from that book.

Running is also good for our bones, which is why pro cyclists in the off season use running to stay fit. Since cycling is a non-contact sport, running ends up being a good way to strengthen their legs.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @cryotosensei OP 2h

I love how you go all sci greenish on me. I used to be a Science teacher. When my son begins his Science journey, I will be sure to tell him about the non-compression of our respiratory system while running

72 sats \ 1 reply \ @SatsMate 9h

I try to run 4-5 days a week, and sign up for at least 2-3 marathons/half marathons a year to stay motivated. I too have a horrible commute, but that can be changed by moving (in the process of). I end up running from 4:30 to 5:30, and afterwards will tend to go to the gym to focus on non cardio things.

I will say I reserve my long 8+ mile runs for the weekends as there isn't enough sunlight to do that on the work week. Having a Garmin was the best life decision I have ever made as it comes to running, because I have these challenges with friends and it is a fun way to stay motivated and competitive for our monthly goals.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @cryotosensei OP 2h

You could read “what I talk about when I talk about running” by Haruki Murakami. You might enjoy his thoughts on running.

Do you sometimes solve problems as a result of those runs? Bursts of inspiration that strike you out of nowhere?

168 sats \ 3 replies \ @metkram 12h

I thought I don't like running and have no time for it until I've studied theory: how to breathe, how foots should touch the floor, appropriate sneakers, etc

21 sats \ 2 replies \ @cryotosensei OP 9h

Woah! I will be interested to read in what you have learnt through your research. Let me zap you enough for the posting fees (and then some). Could you find time to post what you know about running?

96 sats \ 1 reply \ @metkram 7h

There's a just one problem there, I'm not native English speaker and I'm not able to write comprehensive article about running in English. I can give you some hints, everything else on your side.

Pulse is very important. There's a formula how to calculate your red, green, orange zones and run most of your race in green zone.
Don't run with your heel, use your forefoot
Your sneakers size should be 1-1.5 cm bigger if you want to save your nails.
Shoes bow knot shove under laces if you don't want to stop every 100 meters and tie up it again.
Inhale with nose, exhale with mouth
Use Nike DRI fit t-shirt or something else with similar technology if you want to save your nipples
most likely you wanna listen to music during running. Music never help. Every song has its own rhythm that will be harmful for your running rhythm.
water bottle, cellphone, etc left at home or at start point. You don't need extra weight and unbalanced hands
spit out extra saliva during running
glasses can save your eyes from bugs
couples running isn't good at the beginning, because of different pulse zones, rhythms, etc
you don't need extra clothes. Under 10 Celsius I use tights sports jacket on t-shirt, all above 10 Celsius I use shorts and t-shirt

This list we can extend forever, but it's not the purpose of this comment. The purpose is to say: without basic mistakes you'll get a pleasure not a pain.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @cryotosensei OP 2h

Don’t worry about your English! English is not the native language of many Stackers, so you are not the only one.

Your first point about the pulse being in the green zone already blew me away. Never heard of it before. Interesting!

24 sats \ 1 reply \ @denlillaapan 8h

That's ingenuity. Just so effortless, such a simple puzzle-piece type action

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @cryotosensei OP 2h

Thank you for the validation!

24 sats \ 1 reply \ @sasasuina 9h

So, what’s your running routine like?

Well...the gravity is so strong that it cannot drag my ass off the chair. 🤣

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @cryotosensei OP 9h

You definitely need some sats as a perk-me-up!

24 sats \ 1 reply \ @Miranda 9h

in my case i can't run due to a biomechanical condition i have called cervical rectification, however very early in the morning before starting work i dedicate some time to natural exercise, drink water and then i have breakfast and do my homework. running is great, i supplement it with natural exercise routines to work on my cardio as well as muscle strength. Thanks for sharing. today's sacrifice will be tomorrow's result. sats to all.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @cryotosensei OP 9h

I think that’s a smart move. I watched on Netflix about how Okinawan people live long lives because they have excellent muscle strength as a result of them moving about doing simple physical tasks so much. Cooking, tending to their garden, carpentry work etc

24 sats \ 2 replies \ @south_korea_ln 9h

bedtime around 10.30-11pm

My son's bedtime is at 8pm. Gives me 2-3 hours right there~~ Not the usual way in Korea, but my wife and I need some own time in the evening. In terms of sports, I'll hop on the indoor bike at that time if I haven't already earlier in the day. Used to love running but haven't done much of that since his birth.

However, in the mornings, he's naturally up at 7, so I only get a short time to myself.

0 sats \ 1 reply \ @cryotosensei OP 9h

Wah

I haven’t even finished showering my kids by 8pm 🥹

Oh well. This storm shall pass haha

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @south_korea_ln 2h

Well, 6am30 wake up time today. So, there is that, my peaceful evening comes at a cost ;)

24 sats \ 1 reply \ @cristaiji 10h

I do jiu jitsu these days for cardio. It’s very intense and builds a huge sweat.

Then as you know I do Tai Chi to relax, stretch and release tension which is a lovely counter balance.

Running is great too but I’ll admit if I have the energy I’ll tend to lift weights rather than run. Or surf….😅

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @cryotosensei OP 9h

Do you consciously alternate between jiu jitsu and tai chi to give your body the recovery time it needs? How many days for each?

24 sats \ 3 replies \ @grayruby 10h

I prefer to walk outside or ride the stationary bike at home. Not big on running. I will run with my dog in the park on occasion and my daughter likes to race around the playground. That’s about the extent of my interest in running.

40 sats \ 2 replies \ @cryotosensei OP 9h

Running with your dog sounds lovely. Is he a focused runner or a distracted one, stopping to ‘smell the roses’, metaphorically speaking?

24 sats \ 1 reply \ @grayruby 9h

She is definitely not a straight line runner.

40 sats \ 0 replies \ @cryotosensei OP 9h

I don’t know how you look like, but I imagine your low deep voice trying to keep her in line - and burst out a laugh 🤭

24 sats \ 1 reply \ @Undisciplined 10h

Clever way to squeeze that in there.

I hate running, though. Not sprinting, or running during another activity, but just going for a run is something I've never enjoyed at all.

24 sats \ 0 replies \ @cryotosensei OP 9h

I enjoyed running because I was an above average runner in school and the army. My best 2.4km timing was 9 mins 18 secs. Enough to make people awe haha.

I think I run these days because I wanna recapture those feelings of my past glory haha

24 sats \ 1 reply \ @Bitcoiner1 11h

Running it's a great sport, for me it's a great way to disconnect and enjoy the moment.

This morning I did 5k with my dog, he enjoys running as well. It is a great way to save time, if I walk the dog we need about 1 hr, if we run 3min it's enough.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @cryotosensei OP 9h

I bet you felt more energetic after the run! Envious. I think there’s a saying about how it takes energy to create more energy. And it applies here

36 sats \ 5 replies \ @Milkman9000 12h

I could make the time, but running it's a poor form of cardio and hammers your knees. Doing a boxing class is a far better cardio workout.

Running sprints is good though, after all look at a sprinter Vs a marathon runner.

One is jacked and the other looks like they have aids

15 sats \ 2 replies \ @cryotosensei OP 9h

Shucks. I used to have the build of a marathon runner.

These days, according to my son, I carry a Happy Meal inside my stomach 😂

24 sats \ 1 reply \ @Milkman9000 9h

On the plus side , at least you're not morbidly obese and using a mobility scooter to get around 🛵

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @cryotosensei OP 2h

Cheers to that 🙏

24 sats \ 1 reply \ @stack_harder 11h

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @cryotosensei OP 9h

Stop it

24 sats \ 3 replies \ @Aardvark 13h

I don't do much cardio, and I know I really should. I don't run because of my knees, and I find the elliptical to be very boring. I definitely have time, just not motivation.

21 sats \ 2 replies \ @cryotosensei OP 9h

I think you nailed it in one word: motivation.

It has been interesting for me to read about everyone’s attitude toward running. I just assumed everyone would like running as much as me haha. Now I see that we are all motivated differently

24 sats \ 1 reply \ @Aardvark 9h

Yea, I really enjoy lifting weights, but not cardio. I don't make excuses though like "I don't have time"

It is a choice and I own that choice.

21 sats \ 0 replies \ @cryotosensei OP 2h

You are INFINITE