Consider a subscription to something like Daily Burn - fairly reasonable around $10 a month. You can tune in via the internet any time you want. There are also some amazing exercise classes and channels on YouTube. I don't know where you are starting, weight-wise, but you should be cleared by your team (absent any other medical issues) for full exercise by about 3 weeks out. I was doing an hour on a recumbent bike (slowly, but doing) five days after surgery and was cleared to swim after 2 weeks. (Just waiting for incisions to heal.) Most aerobics are OK at the start - its lifting things you need to be careful of, including your kids.

Do any of the gyms near you offer childcare programs? Our YMCA has a great childwatch room - you can use for up to 3 hours a day when you are a member and on the premises - which is plenty of time to do a class and take a shower uninterrupted! (Again, not sure how old your littles are, but I remember craving a shower in peace.)

Before a run is usually nothing unless it's going to be over 3 hours. During the run is usually nothing unless it's going to be a hard 2 hours or 3+ easy hours. For during the run, I've come to like Tailwind, but my best advice is to try literally everything you can. Only you will be able to tell what will work. It took a lot of experimenting with all kinds of real food and "running" food. I still use gels sometimes. Honey Stinger Waffles work good too. Full sugar soda is pretty good during a real long one. I've had luck with fruit like dates and raisins. Even had a bacon grilled cheese during my last Ultra. Like I said, lots of experimenting. Good luck! Happy to answer any questions you might have.

I forgot to ask my doc about this. I'm 2 days into pre-op diet. Is it recommended or okay to exercise during pre-op diet phase?

Well next sunday at this time I will have done my race. I have done the training so it now comes down to race day.

Monday- 30 minutes swim doing 6 easy sprints of 50 meters

Tues 45 easy run and my trainer will be there so she will make sure I keep it easy

Wed 60 minute swim

Thursday 50 minute ride 5 minute run

Friday love this stay off feet as much as possible. Told husband he will have to get me what every I want or need. lol

Saturday 15 minute leg shake

Sunday race 2k swim 90k bike 21k run

Walking is great. There are also great apps out there for exercise. I've heard good things about Sworkit and FitStar, but I haven't used either personally.

It's really a matter of figuring out what will get you moving and then, from there, figure out how to do it at home :) I run and do yoga "at home."