I love running but feel I might be taking time away from family. Any suggestions?
Chubby Kids: Cute but unhealthy! Get your family involved. Running is a great thing, it makes you feel good and full of energy. Help teach your children the importance of exercise and bring them out with you. It’s a good way to spend time with them and they often relate to you differently when they see you struggling alongside them. You’re no longer a Mum or a Dad but a sweaty runner who understands what they are going through at that exact moment. Train for races and enjoy the fun and excitement that comes with completing an event together. If they can’t keep up, get them to cycle while you run. Encourage each other and get closer as a family. Research shows that families that participate in sports or activites together are often closer and better able to communicate with each other. Get them on the right track while they are young and they’ll be more likely to avoid excessive alcohol and drug consumption later because they want to stay fit! The self-confidence that exercising will gi
