Running vs. Gym

I think Daniel and I are both going to wind up being gym drop-outs. We have both decided that we really enjoy running, and we just aren't finding time to hit the gym like we were. Wow, it's hard to have two parents working full time, two children in school, and trying to find time to exercise. It has just been easier for us to strap on running shoes when the mood strikes or as we have time and go out the front door. My workouts can be done in the time it would take to drive to the gym and back.

I definitely don't regret joining the gym, though, and we are keeping our memberships through at least November because of the way the membership is set up. Joining the gym led us to finding something we really enjoy doing. The best thing about it is that we can run as a family. Some days we go out on separate runs, but a lot of days the girls run with us.

It's tough to decide to just give up on the gym, though. Tomorrow I think I may join a class while Daniel is at work. For that reason it's just a really hard choice. Paying the price for a membership seems silly sometimes, but not having the membership is limiting.

Well, I guess for now I don't have to make the choice, and that's a good thing. I have a bit of time to decide. I'd sure love to hear your thoughts. Feel free to leave a comment!