Fatherhood is beautiful. You become a hero in your son’s life and an image of the perfect man in your daughter’s eyes. All that is amazing, but let’s be honest, children are a massive time- and energy-suck. Your fatherhood responsibilities and a hectic work schedule, does not mean you give up on your fitness? Remember, you are a hero in your children’s lives, and who likes a hero with a fat belly? So, start running!

Keeping up with work and those ‘dad’ duties is not easy; it just pushes aside your ability to workout. While it is the easy way out, it is not something you should be doing.

We know incorporating a running routine in life after being a dad is tough, but it is not impossible. Thinking how to run? Here is how you can get started with running!

Go for Early Morning Runs

“I am not a morning person,” “I can’t do mornings.” Does these sound familiar? Well, bid goodbye to your morning tantrums, jump out of bed because its time to go for a run.

Being with kids mean waking up earlier than usual, and if you want to stay fit, you need to adjust your circadian cycle accordingly. Try to set the alarm for a 5:00 a.m. run. Crazy? Definitely, but doable.

Not to forget, you will get a chance to enjoy the sunrise, the chirping of the birds, and the silence!

Sounds exciting, doesn’t it?

Explore More

One way to keep your runs more exciting is to keep finding new areas to jog. Having your runs every day at the same place can sometimes make you lose motivation. For instance, if you love nature, consider walking or jogging at a park or a place where there is plenty of greenery if you love walking in-doors and still want to socialize joining a gym, and use the treadmill. Last but not least, if you want to spice things up, consider jogging in nearby parks or neighborhood hills.

Take Your Kids Out for Socializing

Helping our little ones to socialize with other kids is critical for their growth. What if you could use that to your advantage? Team up with other fathers struggling to include a running routine in their lives and plan a socializing activity.

While your kids bond over the swings or ice cream, you can partner up with your friends and run in close proximity!

Bottom Line

As a father, you need to maintain a perfect balance between your family, work, and fitness. While the family is always a priority, you cannot give up on your fitness. Dads with hot bods are pride for kids; let your little buddies flex on your fitness by choosing any of these three smart ways to start running! Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on the news and features by clicking here! Visit our website Dadbodrunning and get your body in the shape like you’ve always imagined