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Tammy A.
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What do you do for a living?

posted over 2 years ago | Report

I know we are all here because we share a common love for being healthy and active, whether that be running, cycling, swimming, other things. I think it's interesting to see what people do in their "real" life away from training. I work a 40 hour per week job, just like most other people, and I have to try and fit my training around that and a husband. So, what do you do for a living, and how do you juggle your schedule?

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  • Tammy A.
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    I will go first. I am a pharmacist. I usually work a 9-6 or 11-9 shift, and I work some Saturdays and maybe one Sunday per month. I try to get my runs in late in the evening after 6 or get up before work and run. I work 4 ten-hour shifts, so I usually get 3 days off per week. I take advantage of that and try to train on my days off, but I also try to reserve at least one whole day off from work and training per week. I find it horribly difficult to work, run, and cook dinner for my husband, lol. I couldn't imagine having kids on top of this!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Stephanie Y.
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    I'm a writer. I work the standard 5 days a week (we only have to work 35 hours/week woopee!). I usually work out during my lunch break because we have a full hour.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Tammy A.
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    in reply to what Stephanie Y. said:I'm a writer. I work the standard 5 days a week (we only have to work 35 hours/week woopee!). I usually work out during my lunch break because we have a full hour.

    That's nice to be able to get your workout out of the way in the middle of the day. I have to maintain a professional image and be well-groomed for my job, so coming back to work all sweaty wouldn't go over very well.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • James T.
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    Tammy, this is a great topic. Thanks for starting.

    I'm a Director of Sales for the local Convention and Visitors Bureau. It is a great gig because I get to promote and sell a city that I live, work, and play in. Our sales staff focuses on group sales for sporting teams, leisure groups, and up to midsized meetings/conventions. I've been in the hospitality industry for many years and most recently a General Manager of a hotel for 7 years. To learn more check me out on LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/jamestevault

    My job is a 8-5 M-F gig so working out is in the am, pm, and weekends.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Daniel F.
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    I like this topic.

    Well currently I am in Oregon on a summer contract with the Indian Health Service, a subdivision with Health and Human Services department. They have a alot of budget issues that they tought could use my services. After the contract runs out (august 7th) I will be returning to michigan to finish my Masters degree in Health Administration. I am 5 classes shy of finishing. Some of my previous research with professors is what landed me out here. Not sure what I will be doing with school once I get back or where I will be next year. The government is a secure path to follow, but lots of red tape, which is a huge drawback.

    So we will see what happens next May.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Daniel F.
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    Oh and Stephanie, I want your job, I would kill to be a writer.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Leigh Ann C.
    Leigh Ann C. Sendmail

    I like this topic also!

    I'm a supervisor in the employee benefits department for The New York Times Company (although our office is in VA, not NY)

    I normally work 45-50 hours a week, so I've had to get creative at fitting in time for running. Right now, early mornings are better since it gets so humid here. I normally only do a long run on the weekend, but am trying to figure out a way to get in a second semi-long one during the week!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Israel R.
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    A PC/MAC technician at a Westchester College. I work 9-5 but I can come and go as I please. (sort of) I do have a flexible schedule.
    I work mostly with stock-up, self-centered people that call themselves "Professors" who think that by turning on the monitor in the morning is turning on the whole PC and yet think they know more than you when it comes to fixing a problem. Common problem "My computer wont boot up" Well did you press the power button on the monitor or the tower? "Mmmmm is there one on the tower?" DUH.. Then we have the students. Some are cool some are rude some are just "#*#*#*#&" but that is life I guess they come in all colors. I do most of my runs at the wellness center at school during lunch time. And once a week at night for a long run or some weights. Love my job but the people are stressful LOL.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Tammy A.
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    This is so interesting, lol. It's funny how we have such diverse lives, yet are connected on this little website!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Barbie V.
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    This is an awsome topic!

    I work in sales for the largest private staffing agency in the Southeast, the 4th best in Atlanta (wahoo). I work about 45 hours a week, Monday - Friday. But I am on call 24-7. You never know when someone may need someone. My job rocks though - I basically walk around, climb stairs, trek up hills (in heels), and run across busy roads all day. I then go home to do my training, play with my dog, and entertain my boyfriend. I do long runs on Saturday with my Team in Training (http://pages.teamintraining.org/ga/nikesf09/bvines) team!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Jöyce
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    I too like this topic =)

    I am a Sales Asst. and Acounts Receivable/Payable for an opto-electronic co. in Midtown Manhattan (NY). I work 40 hours per week. I'm also in school (CUNY) pursuing my CPA degree, and my goal is to become an Auditor. My husband and I, workout our schedules so we can both get our running miles in per week or sometimes at the gym for cross-training. We also have a cute 2 yr old who will soon be a runner. =)

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Kristin K.PRO
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    I work in the Office of Admissions at UW-Madison (Go Badgers!) and manage recruitment programs on-campus and across the country for prospective students and high school counselors. I love working with students and enjoy the energy of being on a college campus. I typically work from 7:30am-4:30pm. Summer is a lighter time in the office, which is great for ironman training. I generally run before work and then either swim/bike after work. My morning commute is a 10-minute walk, and I live on a jogging path, within 5-minutes of three area lakes, and 15-20 minutes away from riding in the middle of the country....the proximity and ease of getting to workouts certainly makes things easier to juggle.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Daniel F.
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    in reply to what Tammy A. said:This is so interesting, lol. It's funny how we have such diverse lives, yet are connected on this little website!

    Its amazing how diverse how worklife can be, yet we are all truly connected with the same passion!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Daniel F.
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    in reply to what Israel R. said:A PC/MAC technician at a Westchester College. I work 9-5 but I can come and go as I please. (sort of) I do have a flexible schedule. I work mostly with stock-up, self-centered people that call themselves "Professors" who think that by t... read more

    Haha. Some of these professors will just never get it. Some are still old school and write all the notes on the board because they cant figure put powerpoint.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Jessica L.
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    Hey Joyce! I'm also going to school to pursue a CPA - I'm getting my Master's at Baruch part-time starting this fall. My goal to work in forensic accounting and/or securities fraud. I already have my B.S. in accounting and finance so hopefully I can finish it up in under 2 years.

    I work in financial services supporting equity derivatives traders (who make me want to commit suicide/homicide). I work 8-7 most days but longer when we're closing out the month, the quarter, or the year. That means that I run at 5am or 10pm during the week and try to schedule in a long run on the weekends. But even that can be hard; my husband and I both work pretty long days so the weekends are for family, errands, and everything else we don't have time to do during the week (including, occasionally, sleeping in).

    posted over 2 years ago | edited over 2 years ago

  • Hilary F.
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    Great topic!

    I am a Physical Therapist at a local hospital, where I work 40 hrs per week, primarily with geriatric patients with neurological or orthopedic conditions. My work days are a bit unconventional, I work tues-sat. In addition, I work part-time for a Home Health Care agency, where I see patients for PT at their private homes. My part-time work fluctuates, but on average, I work 60+ hr weeks. Working out is a great stress reliever for me, and it also helps to keep me in shape for a very physically demanding job.

    Thanks a bunch to the dailymile community for the added motivation!! :)

    posted over 2 years ago | edited over 2 years ago

  • John P.
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    I'm an instructor at a community college. I teach mostly sociology, but I also do some courses in world religions. The beauty of that is having a schedule that leaves lots of blocks of time for running.

    BUT, I'm going to take advantage of my free tuition benefit this fall to start working toward an associate's degree to become a physical therapy assistant. (So, Hilary: Keep me in mind if you need an assistant in a few years! ;))

    posted over 2 years ago | edited over 2 years ago

  • Jimmy J.
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    Wow! Everyone so far has some really neat jobs. Don't Laugh, hehe. ( : I'm the guy in the hospital that cleans everything from patient beds, bathrooms, floors, etc. You name it I can clean it = "HouseKeeper". They recently changed our badges to Enviromental Tech, but either way (I'm - Mr Clean).... +

    I wouldn't charge you much to clean your house if you lived close to me, lol. Maybe the price of new pair of running shoes, hehe. ( :
    God Bless.... +
    JJ.... ( :

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Matthew L.PRO
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    I am a freelance photographer (www.matthewlofton.com)
    and a weekend, gigging musician (www.souledout.com)

    Needless to say, I have a lot of flexibility/time to run as I make my own weekday schedule

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Lee K.
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    I'm an Associate Broker for REMAX Services in Blue Bell, PA which is about 25 miles north of Philadelphia. The club I workout at is less than 3 miles away, but there are great parks and trails to ride nearby. Valley Forge, the Schuylkill River Trail etc...I joined a group of women who are training for the SheRox Sprint Triathlon here in Philadelphia on August 2nd. Only 30 days to go!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Stephanie Y.
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    in reply to what Daniel F. said:Oh and Stephanie, I want your job, I would kill to be a writer.

    I swear it sounds more glamorous than it is. ;)

    Tammy - I get in a quick 5 minute shower. Can't be sweaty either. :)

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Bryan R.
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    i'm a marketing manager of Pioneer Hi-Bred (a DuPont business) here in the Philippines, and my work entails staying in the office about half of the time and the other half in the field with corn & rice farmers all over the country. aside from running, i also play badminton (even if i've seen articles claiming the sport's not good for runners, competitive at least).

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Riz
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    I'm a Sales Trainor and Recruiter and Sales Promotions at First Life Financial here in the Philippines. I work from 8am to 5pm but still manage to go to gym at least 5x a week and join 10k race at least 3-4x a month.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Brian V.
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    i am an ex-chef turned 33 yr. old junior in college studying Sustainable Development....have been working as a Rock Climbing Guide and Assistant Manager of a Outdoor gear shop WaterStone Outdoors for the last few years which I still work during the summer....my schedule is pretty flexible and my running happens when and where it can...luckily I live in either Boone, NC or Fayetteville, WV..both of which offer easily accessible trails in amazing scenery.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Tammy A.
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    Matthew L, you're pictures are amazing!! Nice work!

    Brian V, another WV runner! Nice to meet you!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Andy O.PRO
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    I'm a software/application developer for a small government contractor. Our company recently decided to go virtual (no office) and we all work at home or where we please. I like to work out and about (Caribou Coffee, Panera, public libraries = anywhere with free WiFi), since we have a baby at home and school's out for the older one. Harder to get things done at home with that around. Oh, I can do it, but it's just nice to see other people during the day I must say ...

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Jöyce
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    Jessica - that's great! Good luck this Fall. Unfortunately I won't be in Baruch for a while. Best wishes on your studies, you'll soon achieve your goals with hard work and determination. =)

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Mickey W.PRO
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    I am in the eduction field at the elementary level mainly working with teachers in instruction and assessment. Also targeting the needs of students in a variety of curriculum areas that will identify their learning styles and needs through data and observation. I usually run and ride after school which on some days turns into evenings on log mile nights. Love doing Ultras and marathons. I also do consulting/coaching for individuals interested in getting a training plan done that helps them reach a goal they have identified. very interested in the nutrition side of all of this training. Have always wished this was my full time job!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Carlo S.
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    I'm an IT consultant from Manila, Philippines. :)
    I run on select days after work, and do long runs on Sundays.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Elaine V.
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    I'm a web developer at a local design firm. My schedule is all sorts of messed up thanks to deadlines and website emergencies. So what I did is schedule a class at the gym at 5:30pm three days a week. I HAVE to go, so I do. And if I still have work to do, I finish it from home after working out. On my non-class days, my boyfriend usually goes for a jog with me. :) Working out keeps me grounded. Too much programming keeps me way too tied up in my own skull.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Paul I.
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    I'm a grade five teacher, which gives me great holidays where I can train a couple of times every day. During term time I'm out the door at 7am and return after 5pm (its not all 9 til 3 you know!) so it makes running time more challenging. In the Summer its great as I drive to a nice spot on the way home, as its Winter now its tough. Thinking of joining a gym down the road for some warm and light training.

    I also have a wife, a two and a bit year old and one on the way... so I have to be flexible and not too hard on myself when there just isn't time.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Genevieve M.
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    I'm a master esthetician which means I do facials, waxing, body treatments, and makeup at a day spa. I am a professional pimple popper :) My usual hours are 10-5:30 so mornings are the best time for me to get off my butt and do what I need to do!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Jacob B.
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    I'm a systems administrator for a large web hosting company. I work the graveyard shift so I try to put a few miles in on my lunch hour and then follow up with some yoga, spinning or core exercises when I get home in the morning.

    Translation: I'm a fitness nerd.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Chip P.
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    I make video games! It's not all fun and games. Its a lot of long hours and very stressful trying to stay on schedule, budget and ship a quality game on time. I used to work crazy hours 70-80s a week were common. Sometimes I wouldn't come home for a couple days when we were trying to get a game done. My record is up 3 days. I stared running to help with the stress. This turned into running my first race and I was hooked. I slowly built up to half-marathons and now sprint Triathlons. A year ago I quit a very stressful game studio to go a smaller one. Its still stressful but not as many hours. I used to workout in the morning, but I have a longer commute so I have been working out at lunch time and afterwork. If I need mileage I do get some morning workouts in. Weekends are when I do my long miles. Its hard juggle work and family (3 boys) but I find time. One is leaving for college and the younger two are in sports themselves. I travel some so I have to be discipline and make sure I workout while on the road. At times it can be hard others times great, I have been able to run in different countries around the world. My goal is to win the lottery and write. :-)

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Tammy A.
    Tammy A. Sendmail
    in reply to what Andy O. said:I'm a software/application developer for a small government contractor. Our company recently decided to go virtual (no office) and we all work at home or where we please. I like to work out and about (Caribou Coffee, Panera, public libraries = a... read more

    Andy, that is so awesome that you get to work from home like that! Lol, I love going into Panera with my laptop. It's nice and relaxing to sit there and eat and surf the net.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Tammy A.
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    Chip, your schedule sounds crazy! How you find time and are committed to training is very impressive, especially with 3 boys. I bet they are proud of their dad! Oh, and winning the lottery would be pretty awesome!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Bruce J.
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    Nuthin'

    Right now I am between jobs (that is the politically correct term for downsized, laid off, unemployed, fired, canned, etc.)

    Earlier in the year I was a Senior Natural Gas Scheduling Analyst for an unregulated gas marketing wholesale company in Houston, but I have not worked for the past three months. Right now I am hot on the trail of a new job opportunity and I have an interview on Tuesday, so wish me luck.

    When I was was working, I did my running during the week at a 24\7 gym on the treadmill. I would also ride my bike to the park n ride, and then get off the bus several blocks early and walk to my building. I would do my outdoor running on weekends.

    Since getting downsized I have had plenty of opportunities to run wherever and whenever I want! I finally was able to lose those 5 lbs I have been trying to shed since early this year!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Brian
    Brian Sendmail

    Wow, quite a diverse group. I do see a couple of geeks on here so I don't feel so bad now. I am a Sales Engineer for Tyco Electronics. For all you geeks out there I am the expert in Layer 1 stuff of the OSI model. I am an RCDD

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Tammy A.
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    in reply to what Brian said:Wow, quite a diverse group. I do see a couple of geeks on here so I don't feel so bad now. I am a Sales Engineer for Tyco Electronics. For all you geeks out there I am the expert in Layer 1 stuff of the OSI model. I am an RCDD

    Say what?

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Jennifer H.
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    Mother of a 4 and 2 year old, wife, and full time college student. With my husband on a strange work schedule I run when I can. His off days I run at about 530am for 5-6 miles or if I don't have class I make it a long run 10+. If I can't do a solo run then I take the kids in the jogger stroller and huff it for about 4-5 miles depending on how I feel and how calm they are.

    I run when I can.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Kim D.
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    I'm a licensed and nationally certified massage therapist finishing my degree in Exercise Science. The economy has forced me to go back to my first love and that is law enforcement. So now I'm a police officer, po po, 5-0, pig, whatever! One thing I do not want to be is the fat lady cop that struggles to get out of my car on a stop. That's why I try to run as much as possible and stay fit. Have to keep the young pups in line! LOL

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Kirsten L.
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    I'm a triage nurse at our local central booking!! I decide whether people are healthy enough to be in the jail after they get arrested. I work 9pm-7am Sat-Tues so enjoy Wed-Fri nights off. I run Tues PM, Wed AM, Thurs AM, Sat AM long run and Sunday AM. The local sheriff is very impressed with my running so I get a little flexibility in my hours (ie no one cares if I'm 30 min late). I also own a horse and try and ride a minimum of 3 times a week and take him to hunter/jumper shows 3-5 times a year.
    Kim D - good for you staying fit!! I see tons of fat and unfit cops everyday. I can remember seeing a cop pulling someone over and then the process of him getting out of the car and waddling up to the subject's car had to take 15 minutes.

    posted over 2 years ago | edited over 2 years ago

  • Crystal E.
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    in reply to what Kim D. said:I'm a licensed and nationally certified massage therapist finishing my degree in Exercise Science. The economy has forced me to go back to my first love and that is law enforcement. So now I'm a police officer, po po, 5-0, pig, whatever! One th... read more

    Wow! That's awesome, both of your career options are great! Kick some young pup ass hehehe :)

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Crystal E.
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    Everyone here sounds like they have really interesting careers!
    I, on the other hand, work in jobs....... but that's ok with me right now. I work as a receptionist at a yoga studio and also at a massage/physiotherapy clinic. I work around 35 hours a week at the most, but my hours can be so scattered that it can still be difficult to get a good workout in. I'm also in a training program to become a yoga teacher; which I will finish at the end of this month, so I hope to start the search for a part-time teaching job.... even one class would be fun!!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Suzane M.
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    I'm a full-time assistant professor at Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater MA and a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist. During the academic year, I teach 4 courses - a fairly heavy load - conduct research, & advise students. I just started running 01/01/09 and usually run 3-4 days week, typically early before I get ready for work. I'm currently training for a 7 mile race on August 9th in Falmouth MA. And I've loved reading the running blogs!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Peter L.PRO
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    I'm a professor at a small college in NH (hopefully not one of the stuck-up ones referred to above in this thread!). I teach anatomy and developmental biology courses to biology and nursing majors, and am developing a new exercise physiology course for next year. I'm very excited about the latter since it links my passions for teaching and health/fitness! During the summer, I'm mostly a full-time dad to my kids, and my wife is a stay at home mom, so we have some incredible family time. As a devoted dad, the latter is the best perk of the job!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Miranda Z.
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    How interesting! What a great way to find out the diverse lifestyle of so many! Peter, hats off to you and your teaching. UW Madison has an AMAZING anatomy depatment filled with cadevers we all long for as undergrads! Great experience. I work full time at a UW Family Pracitice Clinic in Madison. I worked part time during my undergrad. I graduated with Kinesiology (So peter, kudos also for the exercise phys! LOVE IT!) I graduated from UW Madison and am applying to Medical school right now. (I should be working on aps not blogging - oops!) I'm fortunate to have the IM course in my back yard! I also will have fulfilled my 8 year contract with the Army in Jan of 2010 which led me on one heck of a journey. I must say even wisconsin summers are much nicer than Iraq ones! ;) Not much on the agenda this summer. A 1/2 IM in door county which is a great course, would recommend to anyone! Volunteering at IM MOO this Sept. Planning on IM 2010, we'll see how it goes ;) Thanks to all for sharing!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Mike F.
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    in reply to what Jimmy J. said:Wow! Everyone so far has some really neat jobs. Don't Laugh, hehe. ( : I'm the guy in the hospital that cleans everything from patient beds, bathrooms, floors, etc. You name it I can clean it = "HouseKeeper". They recently changed our ba... read more

    Love it man! I don't know if you watched SCRUBS or not, but the "janitor" made the show> Personality my brother, personality, you can't buy it. Thanks!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Mike F.
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    in reply to what Bruce J. said:Nuthin' Right now I am between jobs (that is the politically correct term for downsized, laid off, unemployed, fired, canned, etc.) Earlier in the year I was a Senior Natural Gas Scheduling Analyst for an unregulated gas marketing wholesale ... read more

    Good luck! I was the V.P. of Operations for Large residential grading company, and luck would have it,hack. Looking for work just the same.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Mike F.
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    Iam a full time dad at the moment. I am training for a purpose, a purpose that I will discuss later, if it progresses to a point that it may become a reality. For now I am just being me!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Monica C.
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    I'm an attorney at a large law firm. My hours are long and can sometimes be unpredictable. I run to stay sane!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Bill S.PRO
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    I'm a professor at Hawaii Pacific University, and I do IT consulting work and writing, too. I run between 5 and 7 am, before my wife and I walk downtown to work and the day gets "started".

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Brodie B.
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    Wow. Only one other Realtor and she didn't even try to sell you anthing! Just kidding Lee. I know your saving them for me.

    I am a real estate agent with First Weber Group in Madison, WI. I deal with mostly commercial real estate but have helped a few friends buy and sell homes. I love what I do because I make my own schedule and can fit in workouts where I like.

    In the past I've been a personal trainer, running shoe store manager, and was the head brewer for a brewery on the island of Kauai for a year.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Tony R.
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    I am a self-employed graphic designer and editor/writer specializing in PowerPoint presentations. As my own boss, I have most mornings free to run or bike or play frisbee with the dogs. Unfortunately, my boss is also a jerk in that there are many long late nights!

    Daniel F: Yeah, professors and PowerPoint. Those folks are both some of the best at it (Garr Reynolds, Lawrence Lessig) and some of the worst (virtually everyone else)!

    Tammy: Thanks for starting this thread. Neat stuff.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Rebecca S.
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    I'm a full time nursing student and mother of a 2 year old. I run in the morning before my boyfriend goes to work (usually around 5 am).

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Jennifer A.
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    It is soo hard for me to fit workouts in. I am a sales rep for Sherwin Williams 44-60 hours a week depending on the time of year, I have a small business of my own, I volunteer for an animal rescue. I have 4 dogs, 3 cats of my own and a husband, and we are in the mountains every weekend. - whew. The way I workout is by signing up for events and include a friend, so that it forces me to workout and keeps it friendly competitive. Everyday, I have to set a time that I will be working out, just like everything else in my life, so that it actually gets done. Dailymile really helps too, because I feel bad if I miss a couple of days

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Bruce J.
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    . . .. and good luck to you, Mike! Running is a great way to relieve all the frustration. Just stay positive and patient and it will come to you.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Tammy A.
    Tammy A. Sendmail
    in reply to what Tony R. said:I am a self-employed graphic designer and editor/writer specializing in PowerPoint presentations. As my own boss, I have most mornings free to run or bike or play frisbee with the dogs. Unfortunately, my boss is also a jerk in that there are many ... read more

    Tony, WVU School of Pharmacy is calling. They need help badly with their PP presentations. OMG, they were aweful! I skipped class a lot because of this, lol.

    I think this is neat, guys. We are "networking" haha.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Tammy A.
    Tammy A. Sendmail

    So to recap, we have:

    1 Pharmacist
    1 Writer
    4 people who work in "sales"
    1 Indian Health Service person (sorry, don't know your title, lol)
    1 Employee benefits supervisor
    1 Computer tech
    1 College recruiter
    1 person in the finance services
    1 Physical therapist
    6 Teachers/professors
    1 "Environmental tech"
    1 Photographer/musician
    2 People in real estate
    1 Marketing manager
    1 Sales trainer
    1 Rock climbing guide
    1 Software developer
    1 IT consultant
    2 people working in web development
    1 Master esthetician
    1 Video game designer
    2 People between jobs
    1 Massage therapist/police officer
    2 Full time moms
    1 Sales engineer
    1 Nurse
    1 Receptionist
    1 Kinesiologist
    1 Attorney
    1 Graphic designer

    And a lot of these people are also in school and/or are parents. Wow, you guys amaze me!

    posted over 2 years ago | edited over 2 years ago

  • Dave M.
    Dave M. Sendmail

    College prof (physics) - which translates to, plenty of time to workout in the summer, which is what I'm trying to do now, before September rolls around and it all goes to hell again!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Chad K.
    Chad K. Sendmail

    I teach fifth grade. This summer I am taking my last two classes for a M.Ed with a focus on Literacy. I have three boys: 7, 5 and 3. My wife is a full-time volunteer for Extreme Nazarene Ministries, a missions organization currently focusing on a project in Peru (she does most of her work stateside and is usually home through the week).
    I get runs in early in the morning and do long runs on the weekends (sometimes having the boys stay with friends for an hour or two).

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Dan R.
    Dan R. Sendmail

    10 years as a minister and now 3 years in social work. my present role exists solely to help people at their lowest points, which often leaves me in the position of not knowing how to help them. i work with everyone from teen addicts and dangerous offenders, to single moms working their hardest to make things work, mental health issues, homelessness, yada, yada, yada. i work in people's homes, and in the court system, along with every health care provider and community service agency in the city. i run, in part, to escape what i see everyday and help me go back tomorrow, but mostly i run for my family, my boys especially. i want them to know that at it's possible to pursue every aspect of their humanity and uphold their own human dignity, but also, the full scale commitment it takes to be a protector of the tenderhearted.
    i run at night because i hate the morning.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Stanley
    Stanley Sendmail

    Always nice to see people in all walks of life running. My life essentially revolves around my family, profession, and running. As for profession, I am a physician and more specifically internal medicine. I work 5 half days in clinic and the rest in the hospital and nursing facilities. Depending on the time of year, my hours can range from 40-90 hours/week. I work my running around my call schedule which is every fourth day and fourth weekend. Usually take shorter runs when I am on call and I carry my cell phone in a plastic bag (I have broken cell phones in the past from water damage from sweat). Kinda of a drag to have to answer a call when I am in the middle of doing a tempo run. So I have to plan my easy runs on my call days. I am not a morning person so I usually run at twilight or in the dark.

    posted over 2 years ago | edited over 2 years ago

  • Kim D.
    Kim D. Sendmail
    in reply to what Tammy A. said:So to recap, we have: 1 Pharmacist 1 Writer 4 people who work in "sales" 1 Indian Health Service person (sorry, don't know your title, lol) 1 Employee benefits supervisor 1 Computer tech 1 College recruiter 1 person in the fina... read more

    You forgot one.....me, the new COP!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Kim D.
    Kim D. Sendmail
    in reply to what Crystal E. said:Everyone here sounds like they have really interesting careers! I, on the other hand, work in jobs....... but that's ok with me right now. I work as a receptionist at a yoga studio and also at a massage/physiotherapy clinic. I work around 35 hou... read more

    Girlfriend, do your thang! Teaching yoga, being a receptionist, it's awesome! I would love to be able to be a yoga instructor.....that's tough work. I took a yoga class in college and it was H-A-R-D! But I loved it. No matter what any of us do for a living it's all about having pride in what we do and giving it our all! Be happy, life is too short to do something you hate. I'm sure you will have many, many classes to teach!!!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Tammy A.
    Tammy A. Sendmail
    in reply to what Kim D. said:You forgot one.....me, the new COP!

    Sorry Kim, when I reread yours, I stopped at massage therapist! I forgot you were also a cop, lol. It's fixed now!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Chrissy H.
    Chrissy H. Sendmail

    I'm a librarian at a university library. My hours are standard - Monday through Friday, 8-5. I run in the mornings because I live in East Texas and it's way too hot to go at any other time. I've also found that if I make working out the first thing on my list of stuff to do, it's more likely to get crossed off. : )

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Lil
    Lil Sendmail

    I'm a full time college student during the year. I'm attempting to earn a bachelor's in English with a minor in Business Administration. I work part time as a building coordinator/custodian on campus. That means I take out trash during the week and dress up and play bosslady during weekend hours. I work 40 hours a week during the summer and most of my hours are on weekends. It's hard to find time to spend with my family and my fiance, but I have to run in the summer! I run early in the morning. That's MY time.

    Oh, and I'm getting married on July 11th, so my schedule is crazier than usual!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Sam C.
    Sam C. Sendmail

    I just graduated High School and I'm taking a few online courses to keep busy and get them out of the way. I suppose I'm a part time student then. I find I can get more done when I have more to do-if I have the whole day to do whatever I want, I dick around for so long that I don't get ANYTHING done. I also coach gymnastics and diving lessons, volunteer a few days a week, and develop healthy and gluten-free recipes.

    I don't really have a "real job" so I have NO excuse not to be active and fit. I admire that all of you guys can fit it into your busy schedule!

    To keep myself more active, I just started tennis, golf, and I joined a running group. I live on a golf course, so I kind of felt like a douchebag for not knowing how to golf. I've always loved tennis but made up too many excuses not to play on a team. I'm thinking about swimming lessons too!

    I'm going to take at least a semester off before starting college, but I would LOVE to attend ASU. So if any of you have connections...;-)

    Good luck to everyone!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Kim D.
    Kim D. Sendmail
    in reply to what Tammy A. said:Sorry Kim, when I reread yours, I stopped at massage therapist! I forgot you were also a cop, lol. It's fixed now!

    hahaha no worries! I was just pulling your chain. :-)

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Annie
    Annie Sendmail

    Great topic, it is fun reading what everyone does in their 'non-spare' time!

    I do product development for an online jewelry retailer. Which means all the pretty, shiny, expensive things are at my desk at all times. I guess you could say I'm pretty popular among the ladies! I work 8:30-5 most days, and I usually do my running after work. It's such a habit for me to get home and immediately change into my running clothes. I have to say, it's actually a relief to be able to do that!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Adam G.
    Adam G. Sendmail

    Great topic.

    I'm a MD/MBA student at Drexel currently in my 4th year of the 5 year program. I have completed my first and second year of medical school along with the MBA. I start my clinical rotations tomorrow. Expected workload for my third year of medical school should be around 80 hours a week plus several hours a night of studying. I hope to maintain my exercise routine, but I will have to take it one day at a time. Any advice of how to jam it all in is appreciated!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Emily R.
    Emily R. Sendmail

    I am a full time college student, holla! Haven't heard back from my advisor yet, but the goal is to graduate in three years with a double major, English and French. I workout whenever I'm not in class or planning Homecoming 2009; sometimes my roommate pulls me out of bed to make me stick to my training - gotta love her! The age old saying is, "A social life, homework, sleep - pick two, welcome to college"...I squeeze my workouts in around the most obvious two, social life and homework! "Who Needs Sleep" by the Barenaked Ladies is my theme song when I'm at school :)

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Courtney B.
    Courtney B. Sendmail

    I manage a Starbucks!
    Unfortunately, I'm really only able to run on my days off since I'm on my feet for 9-10 hours a day. It tends to aggravate my shin splints if I run on days that I work. It's sucks though, since I have so much free time that I could be running!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Mary
    Mary Sendmail

    I work as a preschool teacher. I only work about 25 hours a week, planning for, and teaching my little ones. Currently I teach four-and-a-half year olds, but come the new school year, I'll be down to 3.5 year olds. This gig is part of a graduate assistantship where I work through the preschool, while getting grad school tuition waived, and also receiving a stipend. I'm working on getting my Master's in Literacy Studies and Reading (K-12). I'm fortunate for the slow work schedule- gives me lots of time to focus on training.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Thanh
    Thanh Sendmail

    JUGGLING is everything isn't it. I'm a firefighter working about 56 hours per week. I teach when I'm away from the FD. Somehow, I still spend a fair amount of time with my wife and two kids. I just have to wake up super early to get a workout in before I get to work. Makes for a long afternoon later that day though.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Thanh
    Thanh Sendmail
    in reply to what Jennifer A. said:It is soo hard for me to fit workouts in. I am a sales rep for Sherwin Williams 44-60 hours a week depending on the time of year, I have a small business of my own, I volunteer for an animal rescue. I have 4 dogs, 3 cats of my own and a husband, ... read more

    Hey Jennifer,
    That is so true about getting a friend involved. I use to have a friend that would call and give me a hard time at the first hint of laziness in my voice. The challenge is in finding one willing to commit when you're feeling lazy.

    P.S. I thought my two jack russells were a handful.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Adam B.
    Adam B. Sendmail

    I work in a machine shop at night from 4pm to 12:30am my wife works opposite of me through the week so I have time to run during the week easly.then I run long on saturday mornings this interfers but she understands that I am a marathon runner. so I make sunday my day off to spend with the family.I do admit I slack on the housework but try making it up here and there.my running is part of who I am and could never give it up hope you can find time for running it gives you so much that it is worth squeezing it in.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Mike M.
    Mike M. Sendmail

    Great idea for a forum topic!

    I'm an IT manager for USDA in St. Louis. Its a nice 40 hr/wk, M-F, 8-5 job with a very flexible schedule. I typically run after work, but when its really hot and steamy; I'll run in the mornings and come in to work a little later than normal. I'm very thankful for the flexibility and minimal OT hours; it allows me to fit in my running and still have time for the family.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Adam L.
    Adam L. Sendmail

    By day, I am a school psychologist for a medium-sized educational cooperative in rural Illinois. The rest of my time is spent with my business partner, building our upstart -- Joust Creative Media. I'm the programmer and web developer guy.

    I also teach college-level psychology courses when I can find openings in the area.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Hubert K.
    Hubert K. Sendmail

    I work as a technology specialist for a telecommunication company work 37.5h. I am also a Dad. During the week I do 2 workouts workouts on the treadmil right after work and right before I pickup my son from daycare. 3rd workout is with a running buddy during lunch, 4th is with my wife, 5th is a hill run at lunch on Friday then depending on time, I do a long run with a running group on Saturday, or run alone on Sunday. 2 tempos 2 easy, 1 hill, 1 LSD.

    You just have to be organized with your time, I found.

    Cheers,

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Brandon
    Brandon Sendmail

    I work in the field of education. I have worked as a fourth grade teacher in South Carolina and am currently contracted to teach preschool aged children in the fall. I will also begin working on my graduate studies in Educational Technology this fall. In the meantime, I am working as a temporary office coordinator and enjoy training for my first 5k in my spare time.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Brian K.
    Brian K. Sendmail

    I am a high school history teacher. I teach United States History to 1877 as well as United States Government and Politics.

    I'm also the assistant XC coach at school. Trying to toughen up these youngsters.

    Any other history buffs out there?

    Next year will be my third year teaching and I'm currently working on my Masters in history.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Juan B.
    Juan B. Sendmail

    It is a great topic!!!

    I am a freelance web designer, I do websites for small and medium size companies, as well as banner animation: www.juandbotero.com

    I have a flexible schedule but I always try to work office hours. My wife work for an architectural firm in San Francisco, and we always train together: we run at lunch time twice a week, and we go to the gym almost every evening to do spinning, strength or running.

    posted over 2 years ago | edited over 2 years ago

  • Bryan R.
    Bryan R. Sendmail

    woah! :D thanks a lot for the recap, Tammy. :) these things are really nice to know about people sharing the same passion living different lives.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Jöyce
    Jöyce Sendmail
    in reply to what Chrissy H. said:I'm a librarian at a university library. My hours are standard - Monday through Friday, 8-5. I run in the mornings because I live in East Texas and it's way too hot to go at any other time. I've also found that if I make working out the first thin... read more

    Chrissy H. I LOVE BOOKS, I'm a total bookworm. Anything Adventure, Sci-Fi, Mysteries are my fave. If I could be a librarian, I'd read all day. =)

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Matt A.
    Matt A. Sendmail

    I am a nurse at a local hospital. I work 3x 12 hour shifts a week. I use my 7 mile commute to prepare and unload the day.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Eric
    Eric Sendmail

    WOW! Tammy great question, the reponse is amazing! You can add another firefigther to the list. I've been on the job 25 years and am a Capt.of and Engine Co. I also coach girls softball in the Spring and Summer.

    posted over 2 years ago | edited over 2 years ago

  • Hilary H.
    Hilary H. Sendmail

    Currently, I work as an Office Manager (because I don't like the title Admin. Asst.) but I was originally hired as the QA Chemist. The secretary left in Aug. 08 and I've been doing her job since. I REALLY dislike it, so I went back to school to get a teaching certificate to go with my biology and chemistry degree. I do both of those full time, and part time, I coach high school cheerleading. On top of that, I've got a boyfriend away at school for one more semester! It's busy. During the cheer season, I didn't even bother starting a workout routine, but when it ended I did, so now, when it starts back up full swing, I know I'll make time because it's part of my week. But, I can already sense how hectic it will be. I did get a planner with hourly sections, so I can keep myself on track, esp. on busy days!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Emily P.
    Emily P. Sendmail

    Hello all! I'm a Labor and Delivery RN on the MS Gulf Coast. Technically I'm not "full time" but I still work 36-48 hours a week. I'm on night shift, which makes this new training-for-a-marathon thing interesting. I also have a husband and a two year old little girl....I typically run in the am after I've gotten off work (treadmill work in the PT department, as of now). At this point, it wears me out enough to be able to sleep and that's the only time it's cool enough here in Mississippi!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Reverend Run V.
    Reverend Run V. Sendmail

    Great topic!

    I'm the lead pastor in a small town United Methodist Church. I probably work about 50 hours/week, but my schedule is pretty flexible. I am one of those dreaded morning people, and I love starting my day with a run. I can get out and run and get back before my boys wake up (they are 5 and soon-to-be 3).

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Greg S.
    Greg S. Sendmail

    This post is great! Thanks Tammy! And great job everyone for balancing a social life with family life with work and working out.

    As for me, I'm a Windows Systems Engineer/Admin (AKA, I'm a computer geek) for a mid-sized manufacturing company. I basically take care of anything and everything that touches a computer, BlackBerry, server, etc. The hours are pretty much 8-5 m-f, but I get the occasional late night phone calls and weekend issues that force me into the office at odd times. I usually get home from work, throw on some running clothes and head right back out the door to get my runs in. A few nights a week I get done with my run and head over to a gym to play some pick up hoops with some guys and other nights I take off for a good mountain bike ride right after my run. The weekends are when I get my long runs in and my mornings are usually reserved for a solid core workout. So apparently I have lots of time to get out there and workout... :)

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Sean K.
    Sean K. Sendmail

    I just graduated from college with a degree in Accounting/Finance and I'm moving to NYC with a Big 4 Accounting firm in the fall. I am currently studying for the CPA and I picked up triathlons to give me a little bit of a break during my days. I enjoy training whenever I feel like it being able to set my own schedule and wake-up and go to bed whenever I want to.

    This is a great post, as I was very worried about how I was going to continue training and competing after moving and starting my job. I am so impressed that all of you are able to compete at such a high level even with families and full-time jobs!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Brittany C.
    Brittany C. Sendmail

    I am currently doing 2 internships right now....one is pretty minimal with Molson Coors doing GR promoting, the other is an Accounting and Mkt internship with Black Swamp and FamVid in GR. Both have me working at night so I usually get up mildly early to work out.... Plus volunteering here and there with Gift of Life =) In the Fall I'll be finishing a double in Accounting and Hr & Operations Management full time while adding on an internship with one of the big Accounting Firms in the area. After that its Hello CPA & CMA and Goodbye Michigan!! =)

    posted over 2 years ago | edited over 2 years ago

  • Anna
    Anna Sendmail

    I'm a professor of history at a public university in FL. So yes, Brian K, there are other history buffs out here! The flexible hours of teaching at a university and writing at home definitely aid and abet my running addiction. I don't know how you all do it! I'm so inspired by all of you who have to clock super long hours, have demanding bosses watching you, or work overnight shifts and still manage to find time for a regular workout schedule.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Kristen F.PRO
    Kristen F. Sendmail

    I am a project manager for a software vendor based in Philadelphia. My job is fairly sedentary but luckily my activity level helps counter this. I typically work 8am - 4:30pm but longer hours are not uncommon at all. For this reason, I generally workout before work to ensure I can get my miles/time in. At least once a week I split up my workout and use my lunch time to get some exercise in. My job does require some travel which can put a damper on my training schedules but I have found it's simply a matter of pre-planning (finding running routes, looking up gyms etc) prior to leaving.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Sam C.
    Sam C. Sendmail
    in reply to what Adam G. said:Great topic. I'm a MD/MBA student at Drexel currently in my 4th year of the 5 year program. I have completed my first and second year of medical school along with the MBA. I start my clinical rotations tomorrow. Expected workload for my thir... read more

    I find I perform better on tests and get more out of studying when I get enough sleep. I'd choose an hour of sleep over an hour of cramming any day. You could cut down on running and instead elliptical/bike while reading material or listening to a taped lecture. This way you'd be maintaining cardiovascular health even if you can't run as often. Maybe you could still run almost daily, just a little bit so you don't lose it. You can save longer runs for rare occasions when you have free time.

    I think I get more done when I have a lot of shit to do, so you might be pleasantly surprised. Then again, I've never been a med student. Good luck!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Stephanie Y.
    Stephanie Y. Sendmail
    in reply to what Anna said:I'm a professor of history at a public university in FL. So yes, Brian K, there are other history buffs out here! The flexible hours of teaching at a university and writing at home definitely aid and abet my running addiction. I don't know how ... read more

    Anna, I didn't know you were a history professor! How cool. I minored in history, does that make me a buff? ;)

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Margo L.
    Margo L. Sendmail

    I am a neuro-trauma nurse an Univ. of Penn. I work 3 12's/wk and rotate btwn day and night shift. 7-7. I only get a quick 40mins of workout time on work days, but a lot on off days. I think my job is a workout in itself.... its a good day if I get a chance to pee or grab something to eat... true story. I am also in school to become an NP... but thats just gravy

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Jessica L.
    Jessica L. Sendmail
    in reply to what Sean K. said:I just graduated from college with a degree in Accounting/Finance and I'm moving to NYC with a Big 4 Accounting firm in the fall. I am currently studying for the CPA and I picked up triathlons to give me a little bit of a break during my days. I... read more

    Sean, I remember a friend of mine from college was a first year in audit at PwC and she used to run at the 24 hr NYSC's. Um.. she also didn't sleep. Sorry :p It does get better when it's not busy season.

    welcome to nyc tho!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Laura
    Laura Sendmail

    I'm a Medical Assistant, work full time 40+, go to college, take care of home- my hunny, three kids (2 teenage girls & 6yr old boy), Grandma, 3 dogs, fish and turtle and get home and cook almost every night. Keep in mind that I drive 90-100 miles round trip to go to work Monday through Friday, so if I don't go straight home after work I do not have time to run. After all this juggling around if I do not get home in time to workout or go for a run or even a walk I get in a bad mood...lol!! Life is so much unstressful when I come back from my runs...it's spending time with "myself!" ; )
    I do not know how I found this site but I love it!!!
    Nice getting to know you all and I look forward to sharing running tips!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Anna
    Anna Sendmail
    in reply to what Stephanie Y. said:Anna, I didn't know you were a history professor! How cool. I minored in history, does that make me a buff? ;)

    Oh yeah, that makes you a history buff, Stephanie! So glad that you think me being a history prof. is cool... I run into two different sorts of responses, one set from people who love history and another set from people who were tortured by nasty history profs who taught history as an endless memory game of dates and people's names - not my kind of history!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Rebecca B.
    Rebecca B. Sendmail

    I am an elementary teacher. I just finished teaching 2nd grade and now I'm moving up to 3rd grade. It's so great to talk to my kids about me running...they think it's the greatest thing ever. I show them my medals anytime I finish a half or a full marathon. I tell them that when they eat breakfast at 8am and go to Music at 12:30pm...that's how long I run for! They are just in awe! It's definitely a self-esteem booster for me. :)
    I have to get my run in the mornings because I am way to exhausted in the afternoons. I like having June/July to workout a little harder. Right now I started training for the Chicago Marathon in October. It's a nice way to spend my few weeks off in the summer. ;)

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Sean K.
    Sean K. Sendmail
    in reply to what Jessica L. said:Sean, I remember a friend of mine from college was a first year in audit at PwC and she used to run at the 24 hr NYSC's. Um.. she also didn't sleep. Sorry :p It does get better when it's not busy season. welcome to nyc tho!

    Thanks for the note Jessica. I'm also going to be working with PwC - as companies are cutting back, they are asking auditors to work more and I'm looking forward to many sleepless nights! It's funny that you said that, my girlfriend was telling me about the NYSC's earlier today and it sounds like a really sweet deal!

    Thanks for the welcome!

    posted over 2 years ago | edited over 2 years ago

  • Majo
    Majo Sendmail

    Im a category buyer at a supermarket here in the Philippines. I'm a single parent juggling my responsibilities with my 1 year old son, 9-7:30 work load, church ministries. I try squeezing in running twice a week after work and joining races twice a month in my schedule. Good thing I run with friends who help me stay committed to running. ;D

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Kevin M.
    Kevin M. Sendmail

    Sweet, I was actually going to post a similar topic to this a couple of weeks ago, but did so on another forum instead.

    Cheers to all of you who have been laid off. It sucks, it's hard. I've been there as well.
    I'm a Jr. Mechanical Engineering Technologist currently employed as an Autocad Technician but seeking something more along the lines of what I was trained to do. Was laid off twice in the last 2 years as the economy started to wind down in the Natural Gas industry. Was working anywhere from 35-80hr weeks as a field engineer before, now I just work 40hrs/wk. 40hr/wk jobs are hard to come by these days, seems like every engineering outfit in town wants 60+/wk.... My hours are consistent with some occasional flexible overtime. Although I don't like my job, the consistent hours are great, it enables me to train 12-15hrs a week and get out to a lot of races on weekends.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Fuzz M.
    Fuzz M. Sendmail

    I'm the morning show host and program director at a radio station in Milwaukee (ish), WI. Which means I should be in bed right now. :-) I'm usually home from the station around 12:30 or 1p, which gives me just about the entire day to get my workout in (on days when my daughter is at school or with her mommy). I try to plan my nice long workouts on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as Tuesday is the most boring / useless day of the week, and Thursday is close enough to Saturday that I don't have to work out as hard on the weekend... or so I tell myself.

    When I'm not at the station or on my bike, I also shoot stock photos for Getty Images and iStockphoto.com. My wallet is glad that I picked two of the most expensive hobbies that I could find. :-D

    BTW, you can listen to my show live online at WBWIFM.com (6a-10a Central).

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Victoria W.
    Victoria W. Sendmail

    During the week, I'm an editor for a website, so I have a relatively set schedule that allows me evening training opportunities. There are definitely times that I have to evaluate my priorities, though - since I started training, it's helped me realize if I'm stretching myself too thin on a social standpoint. If I don't have time for my regular schedule, it means I'm doing too much.

    Weekends are a little trickier - I've recently started scheduling in distance runs on Sundays, but I'm a tour guide at Fenway Park here in Boston on the weekends. If the team's out of town or if there's a day game, there's no problem - thus far, this has been the case. But when I find myself faced with a couple of night games over the course of a weekend, I'm going to have to get creative.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Elizabeth A.
    Elizabeth A. Sendmail

    I'm an account manager for General Mills. Basically, I sell Cheerios (in addition to Hamburger Helper, Old El Paso, Chex Mix and more). I work from home on a daily basis so I get my workouts in whenever the motivation hits (which lately is sporadically). I like to get in a morning and evening workout at least 4 days a week. I prefer morning runs as it's nice to get it out of the way, but waking up early is hard for me. I have a bunch of extra curriculars, my favorite being volunteering with the local high school track team. I use them as an excuse to get to the track.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Carol F.
    Carol F. Sendmail

    I'm an "IT Professional" which pretty much means so far I've been a jack of all trades when it comes to computers. I currently work for EDS/HP as a data analyst/database guru/team hardware support geek on the noon - 9pm schedule (although I'm working on getting back on a day shift). After I get the kids to daycare/on the bus (I have a daughter & I take care of my boyfriend's son before school), I try to get a few miles in before I have to head into the office... Although I hear HP likes telecommuters so there is always hope they'll eventually let me work from home.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • David C.
    David C. Sendmail

    I'm a licensed land surveyor working as project manager at a civil engineering company in Raleigh, NC. My hours are typically 7-5. The positions I held earlier in my career were extremely physically demanding, but at this point I'm sit at a computer most days drafting maps and coordinating with clients. Since I live in a country setting, running before work isn't really an option due to the lack of lighting - and I despise the treadmill at the gym, so usually I'll try and run as soon as I get home so that I can have dinner and get on with my evening with my wife and two boys.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Maria
    Maria Sendmail

    State Law Enforcement Officer :-)

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Mark_Thetrigeek H.
    Mark_Thetrigeek H. Sendmail

    Electrical Engineer turned Technology /Engineering teacher. Currently looking for new position since old has been de-budgeted. ;-)

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Doug M.
    Doug M. Sendmail

    This is a really great thread! I am a restaurant manager and I work around 50 or so hours a week. I am married and we have a very active (softball, tumbling, girl scouts, etc.) 10 year old that needs a lot of running around! My wife is incrediblly supportive of my running and does all she can so all of us can fit in what is important to each one of us.

    Since I am the "boss", I write the schedule so I can work my runs into my schedule. It usually works out pretty good but it's a challenge! It's great to get to know everyone a little better!!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Jeff P.
    Jeff P. Sendmail

    I run a video production company, mainly serving corporate clients. I basically work 9-6, mon-fri so I run in the evenings and of course weekends.

    But the goal is to increase my training as the business becomes more of a passive revenue stream - hopefully one day to be training more hours a week than I work!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Jennifer S.
    Jennifer S. Sendmail

    I work in a dental lab (we make crowns, bridges, dentures) Not something I planned to do or desire to do for very long! LOL ~ but i work part time (20 hrs) thanks to economy, downsizing, whatever...
    Just found this website last night and love this topic!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Greg B.
    Greg B. Sendmail

    This is very interesting... I have often wondered what some of the people who are able to log some amazing miles do for a living. I own a commercial real estate and investment firm which sometimes requires long hours but I always find time for my run, without that I would probably have a whole lot more stress in my life.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Darren N.
    Darren N. Sendmail

    I'm a CEO of a software company. We are trying to stay alive in this economy so I work 60+ hours per week. I also have a wife and 2 children. I try to fit a workout in at lunch if I can. If I dont I am usually eating crap and having an alcoholic beverage so theres no middle of the road ;) Then I try to fit in some exercise around 11 or 12 when the family goes to bed. I start it all over at 6.

    posted over 2 years ago | edited over 2 years ago

  • Christina S.
    Christina S. Sendmail

    At the moment I am not working. Working 10 hour shifts became too much with Fibromyalgia, so I lightened my hours, and it was still too much. Took a leave of absence and am still not quite ready to go back.

    But....used to work reception and intake at a Christian Mission that housed homeless women and children, battered women and women with substance abuse issues. Great job, very little pay...but the reward was awesome!

    This is a great subject! Thx for posting it!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Kara D.
    Kara D. Sendmail

    I'm a student assistant at a college, although I just graduated with my degree in computer graphics.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Bret D.
    Bret D. Sendmail

    I'm a college recruiter! I travel to the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states meeting with guidance counselors and students. I also advise the XC team here at the college!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Vince T.
    Vince T. Sendmail

    Well,Growing up in Africa i had no excuse not to use my legs to get to point B from of course point A. The faster i did get there the better.Coming to America,changed me a little bit but i'm still using the legs to carry me forward and espcially when i want to punish them.or is it,teach them a lesson? I work in a printing firm and choose to work 3-11pm, a 40 hour/wk job,I basically fit my schedule by running in the mornings everyday and taking on the weekends for long runs.

    posted over 2 years ago | edited over 2 years ago

  • Hunter C.
    Hunter C. Sendmail

    I am a marketing coordinator for a small, privately owned telco. I do all the marketing for wireless, Internet, digital cable and telephone. I also do a lot of random things in my job. I have a very strict M-F, 8 - 5 schedule. I usually do the bulk of my training in the morning before work (unless I have a two workout day). If I wait until after work, I am usually pooped.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Toby P.
    Toby P. Sendmail

    I guess I catch a break here as far as being able to fit training in because I work as a Personal Trainer and can usually workout in the middle of the day. I have found it difficult to focus on my own program recently since I run with 2 clients and lift weights with another.

    I have a great deal of respect for those of you with demanding jobs and families at home for still fitting in time to exercise...you guys rock!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Andrew J.
    Andrew J. Sendmail

    Well I work as a Network Infrastructure Systems Journeyman. Basically a "network guy" for the U.S. Air Force. Seeing as one of the big parts of the military is to stay in shape (fit to fight) I get more than enough time to work out. It has really helped me promote a healthy life style.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Timmy C.
    Timmy C. Sendmail

    I slang code (write applications for the web). I long dreamed of building a site like daily mile, and am glad someone actually did it!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Kevin M.
    Kevin M. Sendmail
    in reply to what Darren N. said:I'm a CEO of a software company. We are trying to stay alive in this economy so I work 60+ hours per week. I also have a wife and 2 children. I try to fit a workout in at lunch if I can. If I dont I am usually eating crap and having an alcohol... read more

    Kuods to that! Sounds like an intense schedule.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Scott C.
    Scott C. Sendmail

    I'm a firefighter and paramedic from Texas. I am currently working on an air base in the Middle East and my typical schedule is 24 hours on and 24 hours off. I am using my time over here to try and get back into shape and finish a degree.

    posted over 2 years ago | edited over 2 years ago

  • Amanda
    Amanda Sendmail

    Well i don't really have any cool title or super rewarding job, but you'll usually see me AFTER your marathon when you reward yourself with an In-N-Out Burger! haha that's right, I am a manager at an In-N-Out! Those of you who live in CA, AZ, UT, and NV i know your mouths are watering right now! lol It's the best job ever, i absolutely LOVE training the kids and bangin out a great shift everyday, there is no time to sit, i am constantly running back and forth in that little area behind the counter, i hardly ever take a break longer than the time it takes to down a pb&j sandwich and avoiding eating those tasty lil suckers everyday is my biggest challenge! finding the time for my miles is nuts tho! An average week is usually working the night shift 4pm-2am on wed n thurs nights and doing a turn around and working at 10-6 on fri and then 8-6 on sat and sun. My weeks change every week and being a single mom to a 3yr can get hectic but luckily it seems to workout. I'll usually get my miles in in the am before my night shifts and then double up on day shifts, short one in the morning and longer one in the evening!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Stanley
    Stanley Sendmail
    in reply to what Amanda said:Well i don't really have any cool title or super rewarding job, but you'll usually see me AFTER your marathon when you reward yourself with an In-N-Out Burger! haha that's right, I am a manager at an In-N-Out! Those of you who live in CA, AZ, UT, ... read more

    lol...I have a confession. Once a month, I have to treat myself to a double-double animal style with fries and an ice tea. It nice you guys don't put sugar in the ice tea. I would feel really guilt if I got the shake or a coke.

    What's life if you can't occasionally enjoy the things you really love. darn!! I'm getting hungry pains thinking about it.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Frank D.
    Frank D. Sendmail

    I love In-N-Out burger too. Especially after a hard workout you have a peace of mind indulging yourself a little bit.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Ed G.
    Ed G. Sendmail

    My title is "technology support specialist", but I handle tech support, network administration, training, and web site development for the non-profit organization I work for. My hours are usually M-F, 9-5:30. I am married, the cook in the family, and am parenting our 2 year-old granddaughter. I have found the only way I can fit running into my schedule on a regular basis is to get up early in the morning (4:45 AM now since I'm running more miles, between 5 to 10). I have my long runs on Saturday and take Sundays off, otherwise I usually run six days a week unless I'm injured, sick or the weather is really bad.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Michelle S.
    Michelle S. Sendmail

    Hi, I am actually thinking about going into Physical Therapy. I am a full-time mom and full-time student. Running actually helps release stress. Great topic.

    posted over 2 years ago | edited over 2 years ago

  • Larry R.
    Larry R. Sendmail

    I am a high school physics teacher, so right now, I have the summer off. I have upped my training this summer from past years, getting in a few more running miles and a lot more road miles on my bike. I found a training partner this summer and am making the most of it. Unfortunately she is moving to another state in 2 weeks. During the school year, week day mornings are out. I get up by 4:30 am so I can do my barn chores by 5:15. I usually run or bike after school lets out. I stop biking when daylight savings time ends because of the lack of daylight and the colder temperatures. In the spring, I coach track, so my runs and bike rides are generally shorter after practice. Saturdays are usually out because of all day invitational track meets. So you can see, I make the most of summer and the early fall.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Amanda
    Amanda Sendmail
    in reply to what Stanley said:lol...I have a confession. Once a month, I have to treat myself to a double-double animal style with fries and an ice tea. It nice you guys don't put sugar in the ice tea. I would feel really guilt if I got the shake or a coke. What's life if ... read more

    i used to work at the one in San Ramon...then they shipped me off to Pleasanton. lol

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Josh G.
    Josh G. Sendmail

    I'm a data analyst for the qld government. Basically I look at large amounts of data and create reports from the data to be used in performance reporting. I work a nine-day fortnight and run 3-4 times a week after work (although I do want to start running in the morning instead).

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Erica
    Erica Sendmail

    I'm a full-time volunteer services coordinator at a hospice in PE. I have always preferred working out or running in the evening, but now that I"m hoping to take it more seriously, am going to try to make myself do morning runs because it seems like that's when most races and groups are held.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Jaman W.
    Jaman W. Sendmail

    I'm an assistant psychologist at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx and finishing up my PhD in psychology. I work Monday-Thursday 9-5 but am actually there 7-6 on average. I could never go back to a 5-day work week! I prefer to run in the morning, but seeing that I have an hour commute to work, that entails me waking up at 4 AM, so I often end up doing my weekday runs at night.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Kris S.
    Kris S. Sendmail

    I feel guilty...
    I'm a stay-at-home mother to my 3 children (7, 9, and 11 and a 45 year old hubby who counts as my 4th child : )
    Although I don't work outside the home, being a mom is by far the hardest job I've had in my life. (But of course I say it's the most fulfilling.)
    I'm needing to change my running hours to about 6:00 am because I'm finding it hard to run in afternoon/evening...too hot in the humid Nashville summer. But having a hard time getting my "mojo" going that early in the morn.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Gary W.
    Gary W. Sendmail

    I'm a Scenes Of Crime Officer. I investigate crime from a forensic point of view. I've been investigating crime for several years now and hope to keep doing it for a few years more. My work means I need to work shifts and sometimes be on call/stand-by. We have to make ourselves available 24/7/365. Crime is not 9-5 so training isn't always possible to do when I want to do it. Still love doing it though.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Runfasterdaddy
    Runfasterdaddy Sendmail

    I'm an Emergency Room Nurse. Next month I leave all that wonderful chaos, blood, guts, violence, craziness, and drama behind and return to grad school for my Master's in Anesthesia. I'm lucky enough to have found my niche. I can't imagine ever doing anything else, except teaching others how to do it too.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Joel S.
    Joel S. Sendmail

    I'm a Back-Office specialist in small investment bank. I mainly keep track on our clients positions, settle any transactions that portfolio managers do and communicate with counterparties when it is needed. Due to this economic situation, my work load was cut in half so this leaves very flexible time schedule for my training:), downside is that the salary isn't that great any more... Been trying to find something else but no luck yet.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Thejesh G.
    Thejesh G. Sendmail

    Engineer.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Kathy K.
    Kathy K. Sendmail

    Wow! Such diverse answeres. I work as a receptionist for a car dealer. Business has been steady and our service department is rockin these days, which keeps my job secure! I have a pretty good schedule...M-F 7:30-4:30. I also do cardio kickboxing 2 days a week, am in a women's karate class, am a wife and mom to a 5 year old. My workouts are always in the morning, and I belong to a 24hr gym, which is awesome, since I can be there at 4:30 and workout for an hour by myself. I love it!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Jamie B.
    Jamie B. Sendmail

    also an attorney at a big firm - so now we have 2! I recently started running to combat 16-hours-in-front-of-a-computer-a-day-weight-gain. I get it in whenever I'm sure I have an hour where no one will be looking for me- usually in the 3-8 pm window.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Norma C.
    Norma C. Sendmail

    I am a 29 year old single mother of 2 girls, ages 12 and 5. I work full-time as an office manager of a private optical boutique and am a full time student at the University of Central Florida. I am a junior working toward my bachelor's degree in Accounting. I find it soooo difficult to get up and run in the morning so I run right after work or during the girls cheer practices.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Leane B.
    Leane B. Sendmail

    I am a speech pathologist and have 2 young boys. I have summers off so that lightens my schedule and I have more flexibility in my training schedules..During the remaining 10 months I juggle running either earlier a.m. before work or early evening when I get home. It really depends on the kids and my husband. My husband is key to my schedule working since he watches them while I run. He is supportive of it and knows how important it is to me. As the saying goes..."happy wife, happy life!" LOL.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Denise D.
    Denise D. Sendmail

    I'm the Marketing Coordinator at a university and also teach an online course and am working toward my Doctorate degree. And I volunteer as a literacy tutor one day a week. The ideal time for me to run during the week is right after work because I find it scary to run in the morning when nobody is outside. But, I usually have 3 days during the week where I can't run after work because I'm either teaching or taking classes. I never have to "plan" to take a rest day because they're always built into my schedule. So, I started walking 3 mornings a week with my sister to make up for not running all the time.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Robert T R.
    Robert T R. Sendmail

    I work for the state of PA as a licensed social worker-22 yrs in, 3 more until I can retire. Also have worked part-time doing out-patient therapy, but that got old real quick! I have also done some non-gratis counseling with people in my church. Planning to re-locate in 3 yrs-may move to be near one of my grown sons...Im hoping to run a marathon in every state-11 states down, 39 to go!

    posted over 2 years ago | edited over 2 years ago

  • Chip
    Chip Sendmail

    I work for www.marathonfoto.com as a programmer as well as in the Army National Guard. I see runner pictures every day and would like to improve my running and fitness levels.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Lenny G.
    Lenny G. Sendmail

    I'm reaching the end of a contract in public health research for my local government and then I'll be starting grad school as a biophysicist come September. I'm also a part-time network engineer, PC tech and programmer. Needless to say I sit *a lot* during the day so I'm trying to boost my activity quite a bit!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Rob H.
    Rob H. Sendmail

    social worker with youth committed to state custody due to law violations. i manage a case of about 16-22 youth. basically the heart of my job is coaching youth people to make good decisions. i have a very flexible schedule that is very compatible with running and weekend marathoning.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Jeff C.
    Jeff C. Sendmail

    I'm an ex-Navy guy who fell into the world of computers. I'm the senior member of a 2 person IT department. I work for an International Fund Management company. I do everything from Network Admin, DBA, Operations and PC Support (which I really only do if my partner in crime is not around).

    I have an office in Boston and support 3 foreign offices located in London, Frankfurt, and Tokyo. I basically work 8:30am to 4:30pm M-F, but I'm of course on call 24x7. I've only had the opportunity to work at and visit the London office for a week doing some upgrades and mapping out there network. I LOVE LONDON. This is the first year in 3 that I haven't put in 10-30 hours of overtime in per week. Almost no overtime at all this year, it's been great! Easier to train that way and spend time with the family. Now that I've got everything the way I want it here, I hoping this trend continues.

    I've been married for 19+ years and have 3 beautiful little girls 5 and under. My wife is the best! She is a Saint for putting up with me. I try to get all my training in before I leave for my hour long train ride into Boston... but, there are mornings she's she lines up all there girls for kisses, hands me my coffee, nutrition bar and kicks my butt out the door so I don't miss the train. There are some nights I train, but not often.

    That's me in a nutshell!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Marty
    Marty Sendmail

    Nice thread.

    I am a substance abuse consultant for our National Health Service (NHS), presently specialising in tobacco and cannabis. After finishing a post-doc in behavioural ecology I changed to social science and drifted into working with vulnerable people. I like this work, being able to put something back into society. Before I was club DJ and producer.

    posted over 2 years ago | edited over 2 years ago

  • Greg S.
    Greg S. Sendmail

    I am a programmer/analyst working with relational database systems. I haven't worked in quite since my last gig ended. I can workout when I want to but I still have to keep up with technology.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Steph
    Steph Sendmail

    I'm a full time university student studying history and literature who also works part time in a bookstore as a supervisor.
    Kind of lame!
    But it's really interesting to see everyone else's responses.
    Right now, the toughest thing for me is trying to decide what I want to do after school. I have time to think about it, but it stresses me out to no end, so seeing some responses here allows me to think more about it.
    I still have more school to go! Hoping to eventually also study military history and psychology.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Jeff C.
    Jeff C. Sendmail
    in reply to what Kris S. said:I feel guilty... I'm a stay-at-home mother to my 3 children (7, 9, and 11 and a 45 year old hubby who counts as my 4th child : ) Although I don't work outside the home, being a mom is by far the hardest job I've had in my life. (But of course I ... read more

    You sound EXACTLY like my wife, but our 3 are younger. Don't feel guilty at all! It is a tough job, just ask my wife! :-)

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Kelly R.
    Kelly R. Sendmail

    Project Manager/Network Admin - 50-60 hrs per week. I try to get stretching and some weights in the morning. I take a break to run/hang out with my wife when I get home, then finish the work on computers at night. It can be a tough balance, because on the weekends when I have a little more time I want to go crazy and do a lot of workouts, but it is better stretch things out during the week... the most important thing I have learned is to get up every hour at work and stretch/maybe do a few crunches on a exercsie ball... helps to keep the mind going!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Kelly R.
    Kelly R. Sendmail

    in reply to what Kris S. said:
    “I feel guilty... I'm a stay-at-home mother to my 3 children (7, 9, and 11 and a 45 year old hubby who counts as my 4th child : ) Although I don't work outside the home, being a mom is by far the hardest job I've had in my life. (But of course I ...say it's the most fulfilling.) I'm needing to change my running hours to about 6:00 am because I'm finding it hard to run in afternoon/evening...too hot in the humid Nashville summer. But having a hard time getting my "mojo" going that early in the morn. ”

    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Don't feel guilty. A mom is the most important job in the world! And there are studies that show that if stay at home mom's were paid for the work they did around the house/taking care of the kids, they would make more money than many people can even dream about!

    posted over 2 years ago | edited over 2 years ago

  • Mike P.
    Mike P. Sendmail

    USMC. after my 10 hour day)if I'm lucky) I go straight out for a run. no matter what. I worked 16 hours once, was dead tired, and still ran. it's that important to me. sometimes you just have to list your priorities.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Gehr 1.
    Gehr 1. Sendmail

    Well, getting out of the bike industry (finally) and going back to school (again) this time for Nuclear Medicine.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Steve M.
    Steve M. Sendmail

    I am a Web Application Developer, do about 40 hours per week, and squeeze in activity wherever I can.

    I commute 10 miles a day to get some extra miles, and do a group ride or two per week in the evenings around 6:30PM. More group rides on weekends.

    I squeeze in a weight routine 2 or 3 times a week in the afternoon at work. While others take a smoke break or chit chat, I go down to the gym and do a 30 min weight routine.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • J T.
    J T. Sendmail

    I'm an Account Manager for a Creative and Marketing services firm in Los Angeles. I work 40 hour weeks and I usually end up going to a lot of mixers and networking events *and* try to have a social life with friends outside of that. I used to wake up at 4:45 every morning to be able to squeeze in marathon training before work, since then, I've become an evening runner. I'd like to go back to my early early morning training because it was a lot easier to get through the work day and post work functions... but still trying to figure that out :)

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Allison B.
    Allison B. Sendmail

    I am a baby and still in college at University of Wisconsin Madison. So I do that full time; which I actually think is more time consuming than having a 9 to 5 because I have tried both. I have two majors... a bachelor of fine arts with an emphasis in graphic design and an honors BA in Spanish and my senior year is this upcoming school year. I also have a job for their athletic department; the Wisconsin Badgers if you are all familiar. I take photos of the football games during the fall season and design for their web site year-round. I also just completed an internship for Liz Claiborne in New York City for the summer. Despite all this, I hope to go to grad school for animation somewhere in Cali. I also party sometimes (rarely now, however) and try to have a life somehow. Just got back into running so it wasn't such an issue to fit it into the schedule as before during the break-neck schoolyear. But now it's gonna be tough so I probably will have to cut down on the partying.

    posted over 2 years ago | edited over 2 years ago

  • Barbara
    Barbara Sendmail

    I'm a pyschotherapist which means I sit a lot and really need to walk. So I joined this group yesterday and am logging in my miles (inches, really, but I'm new). I'm an avid blogger at http://demibrix.blogspot.com.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Tici T.
    Tici T. Sendmail

    I'm a pastor. Although I'm not very religious, and I'm very left of center, my body is a temple to be treasured - by keeping it fit, and running a freaking lot of marathons. Amen.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Tici T.
    Tici T. Sendmail
    in reply to what Allison B. said:I am a baby and still in college at University of Wisconsin Madison. So I do that full time; which I actually think is more time consuming than having a 9 to 5 because I have tried both. I have two majors... a bachelor of fine arts with an emphasi... read more

    Yay! I am UW-Madison Alumni!!! went on for a Masters and then a Doctorate. I LOVED Madison!!!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Tiffany H.
    Tiffany H. Sendmail

    I am a veterinarian. I can definitely be a challenge to find time to workout. In addition to my career, and equally demanding, I have a family that needs attention, including my three kids ages 10, 8 and 5. I bring the older two - girls - to my races and my husband stays home with my son. The kids are very athletic and involved in sports too, which is a time-drain as well. Shared parenting not only keeps me sane, it gives me opportunities of large chunks of time where I can schedule my long run or bike.
    My work schedule is similar to yours, Tammy. It's challenging to plan my workouts but I try to do it at the beginning of the week. Soon I'll be embarking on a training plan that I hope to follow very closely so I can be prepared for a half-ironman in June and a full ironman in September, 2010. I find that when you WANT to do it, you can make the time. Of course sometimes a kid gets sick or there are things out of your control and you have to be able to be flexible ... I'm working on that part ;-)

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Anjelica S.
    Anjelica S. Sendmail

    I'm a scientist for a pharmaceutical company. I work 37.5 hrs per week, but I also go to school part time (pre-reqs for pharmacy school lol). I'm trying to train for the half marathon in November, so I schedule that in as well as spend time with the hubby. :D For those of you that have kids, I'm in total awe of you guys!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Nursedude
    Nursedude Sendmail

    Great topic! I am a Registered Nurse in the ICU with a 36 hour work week, which I complete in 3 days! Running is the way I come down after being "on" for work in a high stress environment. Having 4 days off every week is nice but between my wife, 2 daughters (third girl due next month!) and going to school online for a Nurse Practitioner degree I have to creative with my training. I brought my running shoes to my daughter's field hockey game the other evening and ran home (8 miles), everyone was happy and there was even dinner when I got home! I recently signed up for my first ultra-distance race, New River 50k!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Nursedude
    Nursedude Sendmail

    !

    posted over 2 years ago | edited over 2 years ago

  • Nursedude
    Nursedude Sendmail
    in reply to what Runfasterdaddy said:I'm an Emergency Room Nurse. Next month I leave all that wonderful chaos, blood, guts, violence, craziness, and drama behind and return to grad school for my Master's in Anesthesia. I'm lucky enough to have found my niche. I can't imagine ever ... read more

    I work in as a nurse in the ICU with a little more controlled chaos (blood, guts, craziness, DRAMA)....running helps me sort it all out and make sense of it all...

    posted over 2 years ago

  • David S.
    David S. Sendmail

    I am also a pharmacist for a chain working either a 8-4 or 2-10 40 hours a week. I work every 3rd weekend. I run early morning & lift weights before or after work.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Michael M.
    Michael M. Sendmail

    I'm also an attorney (I believe that brings the total to 3). I used to work at a big firm, but I was laid off as part of the BigLaw bloodletting earlier this year... now I work at a much smaller firm with much more reasonable, although still fairly long, hours (usually about 7:00-8:00 AM until 4:30-5:30 PM).

    Juggling the schedule is very challenging, especially since I also have an 11-month-old son, but when I run during the week I usually get up ungodly early (4:30-5) and run before work, and occasionally in the evening when it is not my turn to take care of my son and I had to miss my morning workout for some reason. Flexibility and an understanding spouse is key.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Charlie
    Charlie Sendmail

    Fascinating reading everyone's responses.
    I recently became a counselor/social worker for a program for at risk youth. We employ a strengths based model for our families and teams. Our ultimate goal is to help youth stay in the community and manage or minimize systems in their life. It is awesome job. I was also "downsized" from a building materials sales position about 6 months ago. Always wanted a career change and luckily this job came to me at the perfect time. I am going back to school next month to start prerequisites for a masters in counseling degree.
    I have flexible hours but I try to get my workouts in early in the morning so I can spend time in the evening with my wife and 19 month old daughter. My wife is great letting me get long bike rides and runs on the weekend.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Eddie D.
    Eddie D. Sendmail

    I am a Desktop Support Administrator for a Software Company in Santa Monica! Been working here for 2 1/2 years and I pretty much work 40 hour weeks 8am - 5pm or something similar. I was a Marine for 8 1/2 years prior to this.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Allison B.
    Allison B. Sendmail

    Tici -
    Yeah Madison is an amazing place to go to school. This web site was started by UW alumni : ) . We got the Badger connection down pat!

    posted over 2 years ago | edited over 2 years ago

  • Runfasterdaddy
    Runfasterdaddy Sendmail
    in reply to what Nursedude said:I work in as a nurse in the ICU with a little more controlled chaos (blood, guts, craziness, DRAMA)....running helps me sort it all out and make sense of it all...

    You are correct sir. I worked in the ICU too (had to in order to satisfy my entrance requirements for MSNA program). I typically work 3p-3a and I've been known on more than one occasion to go for a run at 4 in the morning when I get home from a shift. Clears the mind.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Mahesh A.
    Mahesh A. Sendmail

    I'm attending law school and am also trying to get a Bachelor degree in Business Administration.. (they both account for 40-hrs weekly workload.. I usually spend 50 in total on both). Not sure yet what I'll be specializing in.
    I work about 12 hrs a week at a major furnishing store (blue/yellow lol) to earn some money.
    I try to run 3/4 times a week, I have only started recently but I will probably have to get up early (5:30 or 6 AM) to fit this into my schedule when college starts again.
    I work out (weightlifting) three times a week and will be taking on a martial art or two again in the near future. Of course there is still the necessary socializing left which I do in the evenings and weekends. I often cook easy meals or cook a lot to freeze in.

    I have to plan a lot (even the sleep I get, lol) and it gets very difficult at times.. but it will all be worth it!!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Russ G.
    Russ G. Sendmail

    I teach 6th grade Language Arts and Social Studies. This will be my second year teaching and my first year at this school. I'm ridiculously excited as getting in at this district was part of my five year plan and it happened in two years!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Jonathon M.
    Jonathon M. Sendmail

    Hey Tammy M

    Great topic.. Its so strange my sister is also Tammy M... Tammy Matthysen
    Anyways.. Im a Sales Executive for Orient Express Hotels representing The Mount Nelson and the Westcliff Hotel.

    My hours are usually round 9 - 6pm.. Mon to fri... this is great as i get to train religiously during the week before work. My soccer commitments have me busy on the weekends.
    Only thing i struggle with is my church meetings in the week.. If i have been up at 6am trained like an animal, busy day at work till 6pm then church at 7pm.. i usually fall asleep during the preech... soooo embarassing :)

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Jonathon M.
    Jonathon M. Sendmail
    in reply to what J T. said:I'm an Account Manager for a Creative and Marketing services firm in Los Angeles. I work 40 hour weeks and I usually end up going to a lot of mixers and networking events *and* try to have a social life with friends outside of that. I used to wake... read more

    Hey J

    I am in the sales and marketing world and I can so relate to those after work mixers...
    I dont drink much at all, but if i have one or two mojitos the strenghth to wake up at 6am the next morning fades away..

    I train in the mornings before work and because of this dont go out in the week unless i really have to :)

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Carrie
    Carrie Sendmail

    I am a celebrity gossip blogger. I started out back in 2004 when there weren't a gazillion of us! I'd like to think that I was one of the few "pioneers". :-)

    http://celebritysmackblog.com

    Luckily, I was able to quit my bartending job in 2006 to do this full-time. I love doing what I love to do! My husband also works from home as a franchise developer, so we are very fortunate.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Carrie
    Carrie Sendmail
    in reply to what Tiffany H. said:I am a veterinarian. I can definitely be a challenge to find time to workout. In addition to my career, and equally demanding, I have a family that needs attention, including my three kids ages 10, 8 and 5. I bring the older two - girls - to my ... read more

    Yay for veterinarians! I love animals. :)

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Frank L.
    Frank L. Sendmail

    I'm a vice-principal at our middle school, so definitely 40+ hours per week. Some people train so they can run races...but I run races (half marathons) to force myself to train regularly. Otherwise, I would be workaholic//couch potato.

    posted over 2 years ago | edited over 2 years ago

  • Frank L.
    Frank L. Sendmail
    in reply to what Israel R. said:A PC/MAC technician at a Westchester College. I work 9-5 but I can come and go as I please. (sort of) I do have a flexible schedule. I work mostly with stock-up, self-centered people that call themselves "Professors" who think that by t... read more

    yup, we have the same issue at our middle school: about half of our teachers are very tech-savvy, but we have a couple of teachers who refuse to even check their email once a fricken' week!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Leslie P.
    Leslie P. Sendmail

    I work as a Veterinary Technician, working with small animals. I typically work 26 hours a week. I have 2 kids (8 and 30 , two dogs, two horses, two rabbits and a lizard. I fit my running in around caring for my children, shuttling them around between soccer, dance ,and swimming, caring for my pets and handling my husband's business.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Mango
    Mango Sendmail

    I am a pediatric emergency department nurse. I usually run in the AM after my shifts (I work 8p-8a) I enjoy blowing off some steam after a long hectic night! Any other nurses out there?

    I am also an Air Force Officer and after the end of next year I will be active duty in the AF as an pediatric nurse practitioner. Anyone else in the Air Force?

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Mika
    Mika Sendmail

    I am a RN whom works every other week, 7 days on, 7 days off. Actually, I should say, 7 nights on/off as I work night shift. So, on my on weeks I get up between 4 and 5, usually am able to get in 6-8 miles or so before work on 3 days and the other days I bike/train for 60-75 minutes....I try to take 2 days off a week. Obviously, my off weeks are much easier to get workouts/longer runs in. I like it, it works for me but I don't have much time for other activities on my work weeks.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Mona
    Mona Sendmail

    RN - full time in the hospital, peds/newborn nursery/post partum, three 12 hour shifts a week plus on call a 4th day every other week. I have work,husband and 3 toddlers to juggle and I'm still tweaking that. I've been running the treadmill at the Y 3 days a week since Feb this year...doesn't always happen as planned and now that the evenings are starting to cool off a little, I started running the neighborhood recently...definitely fits into my schedule better to run the neighborhood because it is just running, not running/weights/running again.

    posted over 2 years ago | edited over 2 years ago

  • Ryan C.
    Ryan C. Sendmail

    high school student !

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Kris R.PRO
    Kris R. Sendmail

    Software Tester at Microsoft.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Samantha
    Samantha Sendmail

    Pretty interesting stuff!! I'm representing for all the stay-at-home moms out there! I have a three-year-old son and a seven-month-old little girl. I work 24 hours a day...seven days a week :)! I go to my parents house mon, weds, fri and run...so my mom can watch the kids. Those are the only days I really get a good run in when I LIKE to go running (usually around 8 or 9 am). Tues and Thurs I have been running shorter distances with a neighbor friend after the kids go to sleep...so around 8pm or so (which I HATE!)...I'm still working on getting my husband to get me a nice two seater jogging stroller, but as of yet it hasn't happened!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Chari M.
    Chari M. Sendmail

    Wow! Such fun. I read everyone of your posts above. (took a bit of time but~ worth it) What a great diverse group of people looking for more health in their body that flows to every aspect of their life. Very proud to be a part of this group. I am really inspired by others willing to get out of the box & DO something to change their circumstances! It takes courage & effort! Thanks everyone for sharing. Kudos!

    I was a "Chiropractic Assistant" full-time until October '08 when we found a business we could do at home & it replaced my income so I could come home where I wanted to be full-time! My hubby worked for the same large construction company for 11 years as the BEST "Construction Superintendent" a company could ask for (my humble opinion!) until June "09 when they let him go because of downsizing. He is currently looking for something to fill in the time until our home-based business can totally support us. (As it looks it won't be that long! Yippee!) We are passionate about helping people with increasing both their health & wealth! And darn it~ it is working & very full-filling! The product we discovered is helping so many people! The testimonies go on & on! My hubby's sciatica, better sleep, healthier skin, my friends hot flashes, my knees, etc! Just easy nutrition in a bottle of juice! (Soon~ Full-time working on our Fortune & not just trying to make a living) Oops~ sorry~ just excited & dreaming again about our future!

    We run together but I am the more passionate runner. I am the one signing us up for 5Ks & Sprint Triathlons! I currently accepted my own challenge to train for my very FIRST Half Marathon in December '09! Whew! On my 2nd week & very happy with how it is going so far. :o) Any tips? I am VERY open for help from knowledgeable people further down the road! (pun intended) Please share with this newbie!!

    Thanks again for opening up your life & taking the time to tell us about YOU!
    (oh~ one last thing... we also have a HEALTHY Energy Drink that will help with sustained energy!~ sorry but it's so important that I offer what we have~ it just may be the thing you are looking/praying for as it was for us! :o)

    Blessings to your life & FEET!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Chari M.
    Chari M. Sendmail

    Tammy M~

    Ha! Sorry about the above book. I am just so excited! :o)
    Thanks again for asking this GREAT question!

    Now~ let's put in some more miles!

    God's Best to you!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Ryan M.
    Ryan M. Sendmail

    I'm a freelance software consultant. I specialize in web applications, and I'm growing my expertise in iPhone development.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Brent H.PRO
    Brent H. Sendmail

    I sell Bacon...

    I'm the guy that gets to go the chefs and restaurant owners and convince them to use our meats to make their menu items. Ocassionally I get to give a chef a great recipe idea that he/she gets all the credit for. And if you are ever wondering who writes the descriptions for the items on the menu... Thats me! Ok.. I sell way more than bacon but who doesn't love Bacon! You're reading this aren't you?

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Stephen H.
    Stephen H. Sendmail

    I'm a newspaper photographer in Central Illinois. My schedule is usually about 50 hours/week and the hours vary depending on the season. We cover 60+ high schools and University of Illinois athletics - so I spend most of my time roaming the sidelines of Memorial Stadium, on the floor of a high school gym or in my car driving to the next game.

    My wife and I just welcomed our first baby to the world in July, so that keeps me pretty busy when I get home from work. I just started running so I can be healthier and more active with my little boy when he gets older.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Casher H.PRO
    Casher H. Sendmail

    I am in the U.S. Coast Guard, have been for almost 18 years. I am not sure what I want to do when I retire, perhaps something with photography.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Plesia
    Plesia Sendmail

    I am a Biologist. I work as as a freelance sales consultant for Philips Sonicare in Greece. Go figure.
    Freelance gives you the opportunity of flexible working hours, so I run in the morning, before going to work. On the other hand it gives you the risk of not knowing when your next paycheck is going to be.

    posted over 2 years ago | edited over 2 years ago

  • Jay P.PRO
    Jay P. Sendmail

    I'm a Global Director in a large automotive manufacturer. I travel a fair amount and always run where I travel. It's a great way to see the world!

    posted over 2 years ago | edited over 2 years ago

  • Jay P.PRO
    Jay P. Sendmail
    in reply to what Brent H. said:I sell Bacon... I'm the guy that gets to go the chefs and restaurant owners and convince them to use our meats to make their menu items. Ocassionally I get to give a chef a great recipe idea that he/she gets all the credit for. And if you are ... read more

    Awesome! You win! You sell Bacon!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Bryan G.
    Bryan G. Sendmail

    ER Tech. Which translates to I do what others tell me to do. I assist in everything patient care if you come into the Emergency room. I may cut off your clothes, give you an ice pack, do a 12 lead EKG, do CPR, splint your ankle etc etc. Basically Im the guy who shoves needles and tubes into you. If your nice to me I will start your IV in one stick!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Gabriel T.
    Gabriel T. Sendmail

    I'm Gabriel torres
    work as a production control planner for an aerospace co.
    monday thru friday. normally do 2 short runs and 1 long run on Saturdays
    starting to do Mountain trail bike runs and .. I love them. !!!!

    thanks for asking.
    be cool and be safe..

    posted over 2 years ago

  • NicolePRO
    Nicole Sendmail

    I am a Supervisor of Parole and Probation Officers (a promoted Parole Officer) I have a pretty flexible schedule to get in workouts and runs. Plus ther is always the on the cuff running on the job. I am also a mother 2 so lots of running after children..who are very fast. :)

    Be good out there !!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Pete J.
    Pete J. Sendmail

    I'm a Creative Director at an insanely stressful Global Advertising agency in NYC. I try to run in the morning before work. and always on the weekends. I have a newborn baby, so getting up at 5am isn't a problem... Been training to get enough wind so that I can start running home from work. Midtown Manhattan to Park Slope Brooklyn. It's a good run. Down the East Side, Over the Brooklyn Bridge, and through the brownstones. If anyone has done that before hit me up with some advice!

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Debbie
    Debbie Sendmail

    I am nurse so I need to work a certain amount of weekend hours. Makes the long run scheduling a bit harder. Thankfully I can choose my days as long as I get my minimal commitment of hours in. I work 24-28 hours a week and do this around my 4 day a week running schedule. I am lucky I could cut my hours back slightly so the marathon training can happen and I still make decent money. 40 hours a week wouldn't work well for me. I am exhausted when I work more. I work in the ER and my training is pretty hard right now.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Marcelo A.
    Marcelo A. Sendmail

    I'm a History teacher, here at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I work at the mornings and run at nights. I'm back from an Achilles tendinitis.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Cory C.
    Cory C. Sendmail

    Hi! fellow pharmacist here too. I work in a clinic for a regional chain in Wisconsin.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Erin K.
    Erin K. Sendmail

    I've been a stay at home mom for two years after leaving a career in IT. I am also a Certified Personal Trainer. I have the best job for fitting in running since I am at home all day with the kids. I don't miss out on time with them since I am with them all day and I also need the sanity break and my husband understands this. There are many days that I don't feel like running or racing and he pushes me out the door. I mostly run in the evenings and on weekends. My only problem is finding time to run before dark. I can't run during the day and in the winter months this is tough to manage.

    posted over 2 years ago | edited over 2 years ago

  • Dana K.
    Dana K. Sendmail

    I have a few jobs - I work part time from home as a social media specialist - working mostly with twitter and facebook. I also home school my daughter. I go to the Y 5x a week - no matter what - exercise has to fit into my day - no excuses.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Clem G.
    Clem G. Sendmail

    I work a 40 hour week as a service tech. Im single, so its easy to focus on my training because I have the time. However, I would like to find a running hottie in her 30's, with no kids and a passion for running/fitness and a healthy lifestyle. Man does not live on New Balance alone! :)

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Godfather
    Godfather Sendmail

    I'm a salesman for a specialty chemical distributor. I try to run at least 30 miles per week and found that I can run the perimeter roads circling shopping malls. They are always well lit and a security guard is usually patrolling so safety is not an issue. I also use mapmyrun.com to find popular running routes and have run in some beautiful areas. I find that a run in the evening helps get the kinks out of my back after riding in the car all day as well as help me clear my head before writing my customer call reports. I'm also a member of a running club and several of us run together most Tuesday and Thursday evenings for 6+ miles. Saturday mornings are usually long runs and Sundays are usually slow runs 4-6 miles in length.

    posted over 2 years ago

  • Melissa J.
    Melissa J. Sendmail

    JAN 2012
    still a great topic....

    i work in public relations as an overworked admin at a local university. i want out. i want to raise my kids on my own schedule while still finding a way to buy food and pay bills, so if you have any suggestions let me know lol

    i would love to be able to help people, so i'm looking into a personal trainer certification and building up to starting a yoga teaching certification next year. i would also like to find the time to do some extensive volunteer work locally and abroad, there are soooo many people in need my hurt literally hurts sometimes when i think about the condition some of us have to suffer.

    currently i run 4 days a week, strength train for 2-3 days, and try to swim 2 days a week as well. yeah, there should be some block time in there for a substantial yoga practice - i'm working on that. working out keeps me sane - literally - i have been battling depression for years and am truly at my best when i use my body to its fullest potential.

    posted 19 days ago

  • Michael G.
    Michael G. Sendmail

    I own a travel agency which specializes in cruises, but is affiliated with a full service American Express agency, so do it all.

    I have two outside salespeople, which frees me up to run :)

    posted 19 days ago

  • Alana
    Alana Sendmail

    "I think it's interesting to see what people do in their "real" life away from training."

    I consider running my "real" life! I manage a Starbucks. Not very glamorous, but it can be fun at times. I work Saturday through Wednesday, 40 hours.

    posted 19 days ago | edited 19 days ago

  • Erik A.
    Erik A. Sendmail

    I work for one of the stock exchanges in NYC and live in NJ. Suffice to say my days are typically tied up with work or the two hour commute each way. That being said I typically have to run around 4 or 5 in the morning since that's the only free time I have.

    posted 19 days ago

  • Gary W.
    Gary W. Sendmail

    I'm a Scenes Of Crime Officer (Forensic Scene Examiner or Crime Scene Investigator). I work various shifts five days out of seven and some days on stand-by. Most of my running these days will be a commute to and from work which is a twelve mile round trip. If I don't run, I cycle - but prefer running. On the days I'm on stand-by, I drive. Some time this year we'll be moved to another office which will be further away so I'll see if I can still run-commute. I've decided that if it's less than twelve miles (24 round) then I'll give it a go.

    posted 18 days ago

  • Tim M.
    Tim M. Sendmail

    I am currently a marketing coordinator for a life science company here in St. Louis. It's great position, involving marketing strategy, website development, online demand creation ,etc. But my commute is too long! Take away from my opportunities to work out in the morning...and sometimes in the evening.

    I had previously worked out of my home as an insurance agent, but that didn't workout for a few different reason. The great positive of that position was it allowed me to workout whenever I'd like.

    At one point, hopefully I'll find a 'happy mix' of the 2.

    posted 18 days ago

  • Shaindel B.
    Shaindel B. Sendmail

    I'm a little nervous to post since one of the first posters said he works with a bunch of "self-centered 'stock' up people called 'Professors'" ;-)

    I'm an English professor/writer/editor.

    This is me: http://shaindelbeers.com

    and I co-founded this magazine back in 2003 and am the Poetry Editor:

    http://contrarymagazine.com

    posted 18 days ago

  • Julie K.
    Julie K. Sendmail

    I'm a massage therapist, full time mom, and wife :) I only work 20 hours per week, but trust me, it feels like plenty when you are a massage therapist. I usually work out/run before work while hubby and baby are still sleeping, or after work (I get off at 3, go to the gym, baby gets to play in kids club) and still have time to go home and have a yummy dinner on the table at 6!

    posted 18 days ago

  • Melissa J.
    Melissa J. Sendmail
    in reply to what Julie K. said:I'm a massage therapist, full time mom, and wife :) I only work 20 hours per week, but trust me, it feels like plenty when you are a massage therapist. I usually work out/run before work while hubby and baby are still sleeping, or after work (I ... read more

    Hi Julie,

    I've given some serious thought to massage therapy training. Can I pick your brain with a few ques?

    posted 13 days ago

  • Kim D.
    Kim D. Sendmail

    I had my own massage therapy business for 7 years! Loved every minute of it.

    posted 13 days ago

  • Adam F.
    Adam F. Sendmail

    I'm a funeral director. But hopefully not for too much longer. My hours vary from 35-80 hours a week, have night and early morning calls and the stress level where I work is outrageous. Its probably largely why I'm as large as I am. I can't be too far away from my suit most days so I have the treadmill here at home instead.

    I'd like to do pretty much anything else. :)

    posted 13 days ago

  • Branson S.
    Branson S. Sendmail

    I am a laborer for a roadway concrete construction company in Cincinnati,Oh at Ray Prus. I work anywhere from 40 to 55 hours a week. I usually get my runs in at 4:30 in the morning, and long runs on the weekend.

    posted 8 days ago

  • David S.
    David S. Sendmail

    I am a 3rd level software support engineer (Master Level) for network and system management software (NMS) for the largest computer company in the world. I am also a technical lead for many support engineers. I work on average 40 hrs a week, sometimes more, sometimes less. I run during my lunch hour 3 times a week and my LSR is usually Sundays...

    posted 8 days ago | edited 8 days ago

  • Niegel B.
    Niegel B. Sendmail

    I'm a full-time line cook working for Disney (Orlando, FL). I normally try to get my runs and workouts in the morning before work and my long runs during my weekends. Not gonna lie, it can be hard at times since my job is so labor intensive, but I'm trying my best to make it work.

    posted 8 days ago

  • Steve P.
    Steve P. Sendmail

    Retired Air Force (2007) after 21 years....now work back for the Air Force as a civilian (Public Relations). Work 4 10-hr days. Love my 3-day weekends! Usually do my long run on Friday's...(my wife is a teacher and my daughters are in school).

    posted 8 days ago

  • Ray S.
    Ray S. Sendmail

    I'm a plastic surgeon. Work 6 days a week about 50-60 hours a week. Usually run after surgery or office hours. Worse part is I always have to run with phone on me and/or a pager. Have helped out coaching in the fall for cross country the last 4 years. Stepped away from running while in med school and residency, but getting back into it the last 4-5 years. I've always liked running and ran track from 6th grade all the way through 4 years of college. Now enjoy seeing my sons run.

    posted 6 days ago

  • Benjamin G.
    Benjamin G. Sendmail

    Greetings to all... I'm an editor and writer for a small publishing house. I also teach college class as an adjunct. So, I spend a lot of time at my desk reading and writing. I try to get to work early to leave early (though I rarely do leave early... too much stuff to do), then go home, change into exercise clothing, get my dog ready, and go for a nice 4-5 mile run. Then, on the weekends, run a bit longer. Still working on endurance for long runs.

    posted 6 days ago

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