Granted, I have yet to do a triathlon. But I'm TRAINING for one, so I'm learning how to get stuff done. First, the jogging stroller. It's harder to run with a stroller, but if it's the only (or easiest) way to get a run in, I have both a single BOB and a double BOB. I bring snacks and save juices for when they get really restless. I got this stroller almost 5 years ago and I'm still madly in love with it.
Today was so cold, but I bundled up the girl and myself and despite 30 degree temps with lots of wind, she was protected by the weather shield and so cozy that she fell asleep! Peace! I ran two miles or so (1 lap of the track jogging, then 1/4 lap walking, for 20 minutes, with a 5 minute warm up and cool down). Easing in slowly here.
I got the Burley bike trailer just two weeks ago. I want to be able to ride my bike even if I am with both kids. Granted, riding in a park is not the same as road riding, but I'm pedaling a bike, and that's more than I was doing 6 months ago, so I call that progress in the right direction.
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| I love you, Burley. |
Yesterday was (again) COLD but I packed the kids up in the car, put the Burley bike trailer in the trunk and my bike on the bike rack, drove to the beach, and pedaled around for 30 minutes or so. We then played at the playground. I was frozen but the kids, who'd spent half of the time in the trailer, were fine. The girl fell asleep but woke up in time to play. That bike trailer gives me so much freedom. While she was sleeping, I got to play on the playground with the boy. He and I so rarely get time alone- being able to trap the younger one in the trailer is awesome. And being able to trap both of them while I pedal blissfully? Priceless!
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| Helmet only off for a little bit! Safety first! |
The trailer is also so much easier to ride with than I expected, that I THINK I'm going to take the hitch off the husband's crappy commuter bike and put it on my road bike... with clipless pedals. The nice thing about the trailer is that if I tip over, the trailer doesn't, so... I should probably be a big girl and use the bike I'll be racing with. It's a better fit for my body than the husband's bike. Actually I think I'll just order a second hitch. Options!
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| Dozing while the boy and I climb and slide |
The other great thing about the Burley is the huge "trunk"area to store jackets, helmets, food, blankets, etc. It's also got a stroller handle and I think you can purchase a front wheel and use it as a stroller. The front attachment is really easy to remove.
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| Bro and sis eating Goldfish |
My husband tends to work a bit on the weekends, so this gear allows me to bike and run even if I am taking care of both kids. Thankful. I also like that I'm being active with my kids so they see that exercise is something people do on a regular basis and that it's enjoyable.
Swimming, I squeeze in after work once or twice a week before dashing off to pick them up at daycare. It's a juggle, that's for sure!
Granted, I have yet to do a triathlon. But I'm TRAINING for one, so I'm learning how to get stuff done. First, the jogging stroller. It's harder to run with a stroller, but if it's the only (or easiest) way to get a run in, I have both a single BOB and a double BOB. I bring snacks and save juices for when they get really restless. I got this stroller almost 5 years ago and I'm still madly in love with it. 
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