I love to run. Good idea for a blog too! Here's my issue-TIME! I never could understand the people that said "I just don't have the time." I figured they were making excuses and using that time to do other thigs like watch TV or sleep. Now, I'm faced with school, family, homework and work. I honestly leave the house some days at 7am only to return at 1am. Do you have any advise on how to make time to get a good run in? Unfortunatly, what used to be 45 minutes a day 5-6 days a week has turned into 15 minutes a day 2-3 days a week. :o(

You're right that time is a major factor in getting a good run in 5 or 6 days a week. Since you get up at 7 a.m., I wouldn't suggest getting up any earlier (unless you're a morning person). My idea would be to find time in the middle of the day. Remember, a 25-minute run will consume nearly an hour with preparation and cooling down once complete. However, that time running will add fuel to your body for the rest of the day, and you'll be glad you took the time to go for a run.