Welcome
This issue of WR celebrates how crucial, and inspiring, families are to every athlete. Yes, you are an athlete! I’m writing this in the middle of the school summer holidays; my training plans have disintegrated, our house has been swallowed by mess, and my stress levels are higher than I’d like. I definitely don’t feel like an athlete!
There’s no doubt that if you have children, this time of year can impact your racing and training plans. On page 42, Moire O’Sullivan shares how motherhood can throw unexpected events at you, often at the last moment, but how, with determination, you can stay on track. Sometimes the only way to get in a run is to get your kids involved, too; turn to page 56 to discover how to encourage your children to run. And there’s no doubt that training for a marathon, or longer, can feel incredibly tough when you’re also juggling family and work. Our tness editor, mum and ultrarunner, Anne-Marie Lategan, gives you tips to get you to the start line on page 62.