Planning is Essential for the Run-Commute
Planning is Essential for the Run-Commute By Kenny Ames As many workers return to the office, the runners in us may be afraid of losing time to run. Fortunately, some of us may have the option to run to and from work. For the last five years, I have become an expert in the run-commute. When I became a father, my schedule changed, and the only way I could fit in the time for a proper run was to get my miles to and from the office. And sometimes, I have had to commute by pushing the jogging stroller. Early on, I discovered that the key to the run-commute is planning. The considerations are: what do you have to bring with you (clothes, laptop, towel, toiletries), how are you going to bring it (backpack, drawstring, stroller), do you have a shower at work (is it just a shower or does it have towel and toiletries?), and can you store clothes at work? At work, I have a drawer where I store clean clothes, hooks and hangers for my suits and shirts, and even a dry cleaner onsite. I have both a ...