Parents Those who travel far to their gym...

[Curlyfry7]

.....what do you your time? My daughter has just done a gym change, and the new gym is going to be almost an hour from home one way. I am usually pretty good about keeping myself occupied, but I am tying to be more purposeful going forward. So.....please share what you do to keep yourself busy or entertained while waiting through your gymmie’s practice!!! I will often check schoolwork (we homeschool) or meal plan, and also have a good portable hobby (knitting) but looking for additional ideas!!!

 

[bogwoppit]

I used to go to the gym and work out, or run or walk.

 

[amiandjim]

Yes, working out is a great, healthy way to pass the time!! We joined Planet Fitness so we could go to a location close to home as well a location near gym.

 

[Cheryl]

I walk, joined a Yoga studio, sometimes bring my dog and read in the park. I also run errands like grocery shopping and Target.

 

[skschlag]

When I went down, I joined a gym and worked out, went to the library, some grocery shopping, walks with other parents, did some work, took a class for work, hung out and got to know other gym moms, etc. (Love that I do not have to do that anymore, but good luck with it!)

 

[twinmomma]

I actually used much of the time to complete my Master's Degree. Now that that's done, I'll work, read, watch tv. Chat with other parents. Work out.

 

[txgymfan]

I have friends who read, listen to audio books, email, and even take a nap in their car. It’s also a great time to check in on CB and follow Internet rabbit trails.

 

[annsethlucy]

My daughters gymn is an hour away too. But I have 2 other children (4 year old and a baby) do they keep me pretty much entertained. If I was by myself I would catch up on anything that needs doing. Emails. Online food shop. Update diary. Go for a walk if nice. Go to nesr by shops if I need anything.

 

[John]

I workout out at the gym or take me bike and go for a ride. I also shop when needed. When extremely bored I also volunteer around the gym. During the last hour of practice I get the dinner order ready, prepare or buy dinner for the ride home.

 

[MuggleMom]

I read books and listen to POD Casts. DD likes if I watch if I am actually in the gym so the POD casts are nice cause I am not bored but I can still somewhat pay attention to what she is doing when I would read my head was always down.

 

[Flyaway]

I don't envy the hour drive each way but goodness, having a few hours to myself during practice sounds like heaven! I think meal planning/online grocery shopping would be a big one for me.

 

[OwlGalLiz]

Booster Club stuff. And work (my work can be done anywhere). That way I can volunteer at school during the day.

 

[Cheryl]

Yes, I like it too. Its "me time". We carpool, so I only have to do it 2 days a week, but I love how I can have undisturbed time to read, exercise, sometimes take myself to a nice dinner, or sit in Starbucks and do some work

 

[doublestrike]

I go to the library and get some work done. If I already had a productive work week, I grocery shop, get my hair done, etc.

 

[Peachy88]

I Found a gym that lets me work out for five dollars a time. They also have a Trader Joe’s which we don’t have so I’ll shop there. And because I’m a teacher I have a lot of grading to do so I do that

 

[Deleted member 18037]

Gym to work out, walk, errands and food shop (in winter). In summer if my husband gets off work early a date.

 

[SaucySnowflake]

.....what do you your time? My daughter has just done a gym change, and the new gym is going to be almost an hour from home one way. I am usually pretty good about keeping myself occupied, but I am tying to be more purposeful going forward. So.....please share what you do to keep yourself busy or entertained while waiting through your gymmie’s practice!!! I will often check schoolwork (we homeschool) or meal plan, and also have a good portable hobby (knitting) but looking for additional ideas!!!

I signed up at a gym and workout for an hour or so. I also bring “work” whether it’s 9-5 emails or projects or doing meal prep and bills.

 

[beachgirl]

I drive home. I'm not sure how long your daughter has practice, but for me it wasn't practical to stay around the gym for 25 hours. Now I spend 15 hours in the car a week, but at least I get 10 hours back at home.

 

[Annikins]

Learn a language online?

 

[Annikins]

I also drive home, although that's not my choice. If I could I'd stay and do some work.