As coaches we work with a lot of athletes who have young kids and other life responsibilities like busy careers. A question that often comes up with athletes who begin to ramp up their training is when do you have time to train? How can you put in 7+ hours of training per week? We don’t have a one answer solution for you because everyone’s life looks different. We do however have a few ideas for when/how you might be able to utilize different resources to get your training in even with small kids and/or a busy career.Time of day: Working out while kids are sleeping Pros: easier Cons: lose out on sleep Working out while kids are awake and at home: Pros: you get to sleep Cons: you miss out on family time, logistically harder Working out while kids are at school/daycare Pros: you get to sleep Cons: logistically easier, guilt `1. Treadmill at homeInvestment: $2000+ dollars2. Treadmill at gym with daycareInvestment: $150/month3. Stroller outsideInvestment: $500 BabysitterInvestment: $20/hrIs it worth it to invest in yourself and your hobby? How do you deal with guilt associated with going on a run or running a race? Waking the kids up at I don’t have the answers, but I can share my experiences and sometimes that can help.Is it worth it to train for big races?How does the competitiveness/running change after having kids?