Running with a 9-5 job is f*cking impossible

9-5 would be great! It's working two jobs and having two young kids that sucks the life out of you. I've been a fan instead of participant of running for 8 years because of that. consider yourself lucky

Sitting at a desk all day, no. Working a manual labor job, yes.

I ran 2:17 working 40-60 hours/wk plus being on call weekly and on some weekends. The only way I could do it is with (fairly) flexible working hours, no family, no girlfriend, no social life, and no excuses

Quit complaining. I'm 41 and a career fire captain with 2 young kids. I worked 97 hours in 7 days last week and I still hit 44 miles. I'm doing 60 hours this week and I'm running a college XC meet this weekend. Pony up, golden boy.

I thought most people were 8-6 these days+ commuting time? 9-5, those are bankers hours.

Yes. The one thing I would add to that is if you (as an adult) can find friends who run, that can be a game changer.

I actually ran my 5000m PR at age 28 because from 22 to 28, I had a group of guys to train with. We had a Tuesday nigh track session and at least one other good run together each week. I did my easy miles and "normal" runs on my own (whenever I could squeeze them in) but my main track session each week was Tuesday night at 6:30pm with a bunch of guys.

Even now, I run once or twice a week with other runners (all good friends) and it is always my best run of the week (i.e. not just jogging).

Even if you're actually out of the house from 8-6 training 90 mins a day (or more) during the week is still very possible, if you really want to. Use those 90 mins effectively and you're well on the way.

Granted, its not much of a life sometimes and you might find yourself having to make choices and missing out on some stuff but thats just how life is.

If you want it then do it.

When I worked 8-5 pm, I was often just starved after work and wanted to eat dinner right away and then by the time food digested, it was too late to run unless it was summer when it was light til 10 pm. I found if I had a snack at like 3 pm (like half a sandwhich or protein bar or whatever), then that was enough to tide me over until after I workout. I'd just go run right after work then eat a late dinner. In the summer, I could eat at like 5:30 or 6 pm, and run at like 8 or 8:30 pm. Alternatively, you could go to bed early and get up at 6 am to run before work or go to the gym or indoor track or outdoor track with lights to run in the evening later at night if it's getting dark out early and you can't/don't want to go right after work. I've also found that it's helpful to get more miles in on weekends when you have more time.

Everyone used to do it.

And there was no money in it then.

Yesterday was my rest day, and I watch two hours of a show on Apple TV, a ton of YouTube and worked at my white collar job for 9 hours (albeit remotely). There is plenty of time of whatever hobby you want to do.

Only 44? Keep us posted on you xc meet - we’re all very interested.

This.

I ran my marathon PB in the middle of medical residency.

A more time-consuming job than most people will have in their life, and it was little trouble to 'find the time.

You can run 70 mpw with little more than an hour per day and a long run on Sunday weekend. Make that 1.5 hours per day and you can do 90 mpw.

If you can't find that time running clearly isn't your priority, which is fine, but admit it's about you, not about a "9-5" that leave you with at least 8 waking hours to play with each day.

9-5 is for sheep.

Break free.

Do you ever see these kids?

Bro, I work 100 hours a week at a warehouse, and I am still grinding out 100 mile weeks. I am the 100-100 man. I am also married and have 4 kids. No excuses!!

Dude, you sound like me. I work 100 hours per week hauling anvils up stairs on construction sites, run 100 mpw minimum as I train for the Comrades, and drink 100 beers per week as a social outlet at the local bar. I am the 100-100-100 man. I am also married with three ex-wives and 5 kids across the 4 marriages. Life is BUSY!

Oh, and all 5 kids play club travel soccer and I coach 3 of the teams! YOLO! You have to COMMIT!

Peter Elliott worked full time in the steel industry and won silver at the 1988 Olympics and gold in the Commonwealth Games two years later.

The Team GB training camp was in New Zealand ahead of Seoul and Elliott had never had so much leisure time between training sessions so he took up some contract work for a local farmer during the camp.

I'm an elementary school teacher and a cross country coach

School day is 7:30 to 3:30, then practice from 4-5:30. I spend a lot of my free time writing up IEPS, modifying 504s, creating lesson plans, planning practice and working on my masters on top of all of it. Plus I am engaged and doing things with my future bride.

I am still running 6 days a week, 50 miles a week. I'm not trying to set any world records or anything but I am in the best shape of my life and have ample time to train. Yes it is hard but I love being busy and it keeps me motivated to never stop. Some days I don't feel like it, but once you put those shoes on and step out the door, it is worth it.

I went through the post college blues like you appear to be dealing with, If you love running as much as I do (it looks like you do!) it will get better!