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Falling sippy cups, muddy feet on recently cleaned floors, fist fights, spionage. These are just a few of the stressors in the life of a mom.
It's no wonder the average mom is high on adrenaline. She's always on full alert: ready for fight or flight.
Fighting is not politically correct. So that leaves flight
Fighting with your children is not the parenting thing to do, so that leaves flight. Which brings me to running.
Running is the perfect way to get rid off all that superfluous adrenaline. It's an instinctive response.
Just take your kids along for the run
'Yes, but what about the children?' you may ask. You can't just leave them on their own, can you? Not to worry: put them on their bikes and let them ride along. My son Ot proclaimed himself as my personal trainer at age 6.
As he's training me, he's also training his pokemons. He foresees a big future ahead of me, and thinks soon I may be ready for my transformation into Pikachu.
Baby's can be strapped into strollers. And if that's not an option, there's always the treadmill.
Flight, it worked for the cave women, and it works for the modern mom.
How do you cope with stress?
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Definatley exercise is a huge stress reliever, it clears your mind and changes everything. Thankfully I don't have to worry about the kids, so it is no big deal to go and take in the scenery.
Kathleen
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I ran loads last year for the first time. I trained for the Race For Life which we did for our Mum. It was a great achievement as I'm far from a natural born runner! Sadly I didn't keep it up and I could kick myself now. It just feels like it would be quite hard work to get started again from scratch, even though I know I should. #justanotherlinky
I'm a walker and not a runner, but I used to love to take my littles on their bikes when I walked!
That sounds lovely Kathleen! It's great to just be able to step outside and enjoy the scenery.
Maybe you shouldn't think of it as 'starting from scratch,' but as a way to get some time for you!
That's a great way to get out and about with your kids.
HAhahaha whata creative way to get in some exercise with kids! Mine are still young and I can't see myself running with a double stroller that thing is HEAVY!
Thank you for sharing at #bloggerspotlight! Don't forget to come link up tomorrow night and see how was featured!
This is a great post to share with my daughter who has two toddlers. I know some days she is totally overwhelmed! Thanks so much for sharing at Celebrate Your Story!
Great post! I can't see myself running with a pram haha! I can't run to begin with lol. I'd rather a treadmill in the house for definate
Thanks for linking up to #justanotherlinky
We walk a lot but if I am stressed then my boys are put on their bikes. I did used to run with a pram but I didn't like it. #thatfridaybloghop
If it's heavy, it only means you're getting even a better work out : )
which means you can have a nice snack afterwards.
Life can be hard with two todllers. Running can be a life saver!
The beauty of a treadmill is you can watch tv while working on your body : )
Kids can be scary on a bike. I totally agree. That's why I always walked mine to school.
exercise is a great stress reliever indeed! We have to chase them all the time so why not let them run after you too. Thanks for linking up w our coffee date today hope you will check out some of the other blogs too
I don't have kids, but I do have a dog (used to be multiple cats & dogs, but now just one dog) and an elderly mom. Oh wait, does the big kid (aka my husband?) count? LOL.
You moms that run are definitely inspirational!
I have Deborah! I read some real nice ones too.
Yes, it really helps me Judy!
Definitely yay to being outside - at whatever pace. thanks for joining us at #PoCoLo
What a great commentary! I love how you incorporate the family into an activity that benefits everyone. Great post. Thanks for sharing at My Big Fat Menopausal Life's Share the Wealth Party. Have a fabulous weekend. See you again after the 15th!
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