This week, as we start getting into last week of term territory, I’ve been thinking a lot about the messiness of running during those summer months, when normal routines fly out of the window as you try to juggle so many other responsibilities.
“Running offers a space for mothers to momentarily reclaim the self beyond the caregiving role.” A young mum once told me that running in the group was the only time she was known as Susan rather than Jessica’s mum or Gary’s wife. It has always stayed with me even though Jessica is now grown up.
“Running offers a space for mothers to momentarily reclaim the self beyond the caregiving role.” A young mum once told me that running in the group was the only time she was known as Susan rather than Jessica’s mum or Gary’s wife. It has always stayed with me even though Jessica is now grown up.