Family Running

I believe that running with your family can boost your running endurance by a long shot. Sure, you don't see many people training for 5K with a child now, but I think it really matters. This is because, first and foremost, you have somebody to talk to while you're giving your heart out. This will keep your mind off of the aching and moaning and groaning your body is feeling, and make your run go by quickly.

Secondly, if that doesn't work, your family will always be there to motivate you when you feel like you can't do it, or when you just don't think it's worth it.To me, motivation has made me feel like I can do it, whatever "it" may be, or however hard it looks.

A third reason why I believe running with your family can help is because this time can be bonding time to you and your spouse/kid. That's right; even trying to get fit also has family benefits-if you have your family with you, of course. Finally, to top it all off, you're never lonely: Even if your family is too focused to talk, motivate or bond with you, at least you always know that you're never alone in your run.

So there you have it. My experiences with running with my parents are great ones, and I wouldn't have it any other way.