Perhaps his job is to supervise a cabin of kids, and he can't just leave them from 5am to 7am every day... or any other block of time when he's supposed to be supervising.
Perhaps his job is to supervise a cabin of kids, and he can't just leave them from 5am to 7am every day... or any other block of time when he's supposed to be supervising.
If this is a sleep-away camp, there are usually two counselors to a bunk. He/she can easily let the other know they will be out running at 5/6am. Anyway, that is the best time to run, campgrounds are very peaceful at that time. If the camp is in the Northeast, you usually see deer, which is cool too (perhaps there are deer in other parts too, but I just had experience working in camps in the NE).
Perhaps his job is to supervise a cabin of kids, and he can't just leave them from 5am to 7am every day... or any other block of time when he's supposed to be supervising.
If this is a sleep-away camp, there are usually two counselors to a bunk. He/she can easily let the other know they will be out running at 5/6am. Anyway, that is the best time to run, campgrounds are very peaceful at that time. If the camp is in the Northeast, you usually see deer, which is cool too (perhaps there are deer in other parts too, but I just had experience working in camps in the NE).
Maybe that's right. I wouldn't know.
OP, if you want to run in the heat, getting wet is a good plan. Clothes that fit snugly and allow the water to evaporate create a cool feeling. Jamming some ice into them is a plus. You might consider running in a white surfing rash guard. I used to do this when coaching sailing, and no matter how hot, I could get the thing wet and it would keep me cool and keep the sun off.
Wake up earlier if you really want it. I own a very busy business, have kids, and work with 3 nonprofits so the only time I have to run on weekdays is 3:45-4:00AM. Last year I logged 343/364 runs at or slightly earlier than 4:00AM. I'm older and was never terribly fast but I'm still trending to my goal of 1:20 or better for my first half and that is IMO very much worth being a little extra tired all the time.
I'm also not understanding how your boss has any control over when you run when you're off the clock. Just wake up earlier. I don't get it.
She’s probably responsible for/supervising kids in her cabin at night. Can’t just take off.
Yes, you’re responsible for a cabin of kids. You can’t just leave them whenever you want. Doesn’t matter if it’s 3 o’clock in the morning. The only break a typical overnight camp counselor is in the afternoon. Typically during the swim time when there’s lifeguards to be responsible for them. The problem with the afternoon is that it’s too hot for running in the summer. Thus the ops dilemma. Do you guys get it now?
If there's no way around the time constraint, just look at it as a bit of adversity that will build your character and mental toughness. So long as you stay very hydrated and don't push too hard in the heat, you can still get your work in and have it be worthwhile.
You’ve got a pretty tough life ahead of you if this low stress job is causing you this much stress. I work 13 hour night shifts in a busy hospital and run at 3pm before I go into work. Toughen up.
Bingo. My co-counselor agreed to cover our bunk’s after lunch “rest hour” (we were supervising 10 year olds) so I could get in my runs. In exchange I took his weekly “on duty,” which meant sitting in front of a row of bunks from 8:00PM- 12:00AM. But this was Western MA, where running at midday in July generally isn’t a problem. It was also the 1970s. I think I got paid $750 my last summer.
If summer training was important to you, you would have thought of this or worked it out before you took the job. Run early on the AM or late on the PM
Bingo. My co-counselor agreed to cover our bunk’s after lunch “rest hour” (we were supervising 10 year olds) so I could get in my runs. In exchange I took his weekly “on duty,” which meant sitting in front of a row of bunks from 8:00PM- 12:00AM. But this was Western MA, where running at midday in July generally isn’t a problem. It was also the 1970s. I think I got paid $750 my last summer.
Outside of Pittsfield Massachusetts I was at a Jewish owned camp and found plenty of time to run twice a day. I have been to six different camps mostly in Colorado. Some were supportive and some were difficult. I know for some with younger age groups it's hard to get away so I would have never been able to. For those that have never taught or coached at a camp I know this can be hard to understand. Try to talk with the owner and lay a guilt trip on them. Let them know your scholarship and being on the team depends on your training. Camps are having difficulty hiring employees right now so you might be able to get the upper hand on this. I had great experience running and teaching at the camp and even though the pay wasn't much I would have done it for free.
You’ve got a pretty tough life ahead of you if this low stress job is causing you this much stress. I work 13 hour night shifts in a busy hospital and run at 3pm before I go into work. Toughen up.
Can't speak to the medical profession, but I'm a litigator who started my career in big law. Plenty of 100 hour weeks, not even counting the jury trials where you're in court all day and prepping all night.
For my money, being a camp counselor was more exhausting. Maybe not as stressful in the same way. You're not worried about your performance the same way, but you have to be constantly alert. Even sleeping wasn't restful because every time you hear something, you are worried some kid has snuck out (and often you're right!). I was too tired during my one-hour off per day to run. The only time the kids weren't there was from like 1pm Saturday to 3pm Sunday, between groups.
Maybe twice a week or something you can make a game with the kids. If there’s a baseball field or something, do a 2 mile time trial. Teach the kids about pacing which teaches them some math. Assign someone kids to be the starter, some the timer, lap counters, split recorders, etc. 2 miles won’t take so long that they’re bored and they can enjoy cheering you and recording how many laps you make…you can do warm up and cool down with them and teach them some drills and stretches too.
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