i did my first 70.3 about a week after my kid turned 2. and i finished graduate school that May, so i had a lot of things going on. it was tough, but as the wife herself said "if your hobby is staying in shape, i'll support it."
i have a few self imposed rules. for long rides or runs on weekends, i try to be home by 12-1pm. it's not fair to her or my daughter for me to gone all day. also, i did a lot of early morning workouts, and late night workouts. and by early morning, i mean waking up at 4am, and having the bike trainer already set up. by late night i mean after dinner. i made sitting down for dinner with the family a number one priority.
oh yeah, if you don't have a trainer, get one. really helps getting in very focused workouts when crunched for time. i also used my jogging stroller, and would plan my runs with the kiddos nap time. usually she'd be asleep within 10 minutes of running.
personally, with kid #2 on the way and the 70.3 so close, i'd push back the race. maybe september or october? however, if you really want to do it, you'll find a way.
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i have a few self imposed rules. for long rides or runs on weekends, i try to be home by 12-1pm. it's not fair to her or my daughter for me to gone all day. also, i did a lot of early morning workouts, and late night workouts. and by early morning, i mean waking up at 4am, and having the bike trainer already set up. by late night i mean after dinner. i made sitting down for dinner with the family a number one priority.
oh yeah, if you don't have a trainer, get one. really helps getting in very focused workouts when crunched for time. i also used my jogging stroller, and would plan my runs with the kiddos nap time. usually she'd be asleep within 10 minutes of running.
personally, with kid #2 on the way and the 70.3 so close, i'd push back the race. maybe september or october? however, if you really want to do it, you'll find a way.
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