My daughter recently insists in jogging along with me, but she's slowing me down, what do I do?

Question

Okay it's actually really cute cause she has her own little jogging tracksuit and really loves jogging alongside me when I go out after work for a bit of exercise, but it really holds me back obviously as she can't run very fast (as most 4 year olds can't).

Should I just forget getting any exercise and continue letting her jog with me and appreciate our time together, or should I limit her running with me to only 2 or 3 days a week?

I dont know.

thanks

Answer 1

Do a little run with her think of it as your warm up, then when she is tired drop her off with mom and go for your real run. Enjoy the time, you probably know that in about 10 years she wont want to be caught dead with her parents...you will get a lot of Awww Dadddd you are emmbarrassing me. For my husband it started when his son turned 10 and tired to be lovey with him in front of his friends...it was funny for me to watch but sad at the same time his little boy wasnt his "little" boy any more

Answer 2

Buy one of those carts where your child fits in like a stroller and you push it from behind as you are running.  Most bike shops carry this contraption made especially for active mothers who run as a sport, and yet have smaller children.

Answer 3

Continue letting her jog with you. I think the time together will be a great investment and she might develop a passion for running herself that will be of benefit to her in the future. Especially if she's been in daycare all day and you've just arrived home together you should take her with you. If you wanted, you could get up extra early before she does in the a.m. and have a shorter but more intense run then plan to have an easier run in the evenings.

I think the rewards in your relationship and in her future fitness will outweigh the inconvenience, even though I understand your frustration. :-)

Answer 4

I'd try and find a way to jog twice. One short jog just for her and then a jog just for you.

I know that in this busy world, however, that might not be possible. If that's the case then I'd not take her every time. You're health is as important as spending time with her. Also, spending quality time with her is important but she can't always dictate when it's going to be.

It's great, though, that you're sharing this with her. It'll give her a better appreciation for health and exercise as an adult. Trust me, I wish my dad had taken me on walks/jobs with him.

Answer 5

dang that is so cute bro :)

just start off a little jog with her then drop her off in a bit n keep on wit youre activies..

its a win win since both of you do wat you want to do

Answer 6

I don't see a problem with limiting her to a couple days a week. Just be sure to make the time you spend together jogging special.

Answer 7

can u go once with her and then put her home with someone and go again alone??? that way she  still can go

Answer 8

I think limiting it to 2 to 3 days out the week is fine you still get alone time and it's not completely taking all your exercise.

Also is there anyway after you jog you can go get her and maybe do a lap just with her. You get a little more exercise and it's not slowing your normal routine down.

Answer 9

I think you're great for letting her run with you...it's a great habit for her to get into!

You could explain to her that she can run with you for 3 days, but the other days is for you alone.  She sounds like a great kid...I'm sure she'll understand!

Answer 10

If you want to instill healthy habits in her then let her jog with you. And if her pace isn't as fast as you would like then you can jog alone later. Because if you tell her that you would rather jog alone and that she can't keep up then you will dissapoint her and she wont want to jog at all anymore.

Answer 11

Let her jog with you...it would crush her if you told her she couldn't.  You are still getting some exercise its just not as intense as it was.  Just enjoy the quality time together!

When she gets tired you can drop her off at home and go for your real run then...and its also a good way to get her into the habit of a healthy life style and routin

Answer 12

I would say do two runs. One slow one with her, and your regular jog for your fitness. Whether you do that as in limiting her to a couple times a week, so doing two runs a day a couple times a week.

Answer 13

That is cute.  I would limit it to certain days.  She can jog with you Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Maybe buy a jogging stroller, but I'm not sure how big those go and if a 4 year can fit in one.

Answer 14

Future marathon winner in the making!! Enjoy her dad. You never know what the future holds for you or her. Allow her to run with you so you will never have any regrets. Maybe you can get in some serious runs after she goes to bed or before she wakes. Enjoy her while she still likes you! lol

Answer 15

I would jog around the block then take her home and run normal.  As she gets older she will do better and it will be a good bonding for the both of you.  

Answer 16

Just run ahead of her at your regular pace. It'll either motivate her to catch up and get in better shape or quit and then you can go back to running alone.

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Just kidding!

Yeah, like another suggested just run with her and then when she's tired or after some time period, drop her off and run again on your own.