do you think DD aged 7 will be ok running on roads unaccompanied

[boneyjonesy]

DD who is 7 wants to take part in a Fun run next weekend.We have been round the course her on feet me on bike and it is 2.25 miles (3.6Km) and run entirely on hilly bendy country roads which will be open.Now the first thing is that there is no way I am doing it and DH is busy with another DC that day.
There will be marshalls on the route particularly on junctions, but obviously not everywhere, and probably about 40 kids doing it altogether some with parents.The thing that worries me is that the roads are open and there is no verge or footpath and in parts visibility is reduced because of bends and hills although the road is quite wide (wide enough for 2 cars to pass) and on a sunday afternoon should be fairly quiet Do you think she will be ok doing it unaccompanied?

I would say if you are fit enough to ride a bike that far, you are fit enough to jog or walk briskly... and keep a better eye on her.

i don't know you, OP (obvs) but you are coming across as lazy now

go on, get your trainers out and do it with her

"The trouble is, other parent's will want to run at their own child's pace..."
How inconsiderate of them, when they should be looking out for yours
Either go with her, or don't let her go. (but don't be surprised if she resents you for stopping her)

if you are not fit enough due to illness or disability then that is understandable, but if you are not fit enough due to lazzyness then it is a disgrace and you really need to get fit for your childs sake.

xpost i see you are not ill or disabled. And what a shame that your dd at such a young age is so motivated and will ultimatly be held back by her lazy parents.

To those that think a fast walk would keep up with a seven year old - particularly one who is into running - do you actually know any seven year olds?

Go with her. It's not far - really it isn't. Or at least find another group of runners with adults attached and ask if she can go with them.

I am reluctant to run on rural roads TBH and I'm a great deal older than 7! Some drivers who know the roads well take risks that don't always take into account walkers and cyclists. I've been nearly run down more than once - and been sworn at as a result

Thats not to say I'd let her do it on her own either.

"To those that think a fast walk would keep up with a seven year old - particularly one who is into running - do you actually know any seven year olds?"

I've had 3. And whilst, yes they run really really fast for the first 100 yards, they tend to slow down quite considerably. I refused to take DD with me after the first few attempts when she was that sort of age because she'd sprint off telling me to hurry up and then I'd catch her up and she's be walking and complaining about being tired.THe fact you have longer legs and bigger lung capacity will make it perfectly possible to keep up with her.

i said 'fast walk' as a bit of encouragement..you know, for the OP to get up of her lazy ass and join in

so, where can we cheer YOU on, OP?

do it as a sponsored run, make a few quid for your favourite charideee

YABU go with her. A 7 year old is to young to do the run on her own.

you should walk it. or run at your pace. It doesnt matter if you are miles behind. I ran one with my 7yo dd a few weeks agao...she was way in front. But at least i was bringing up the rear in case she needed/wanted me for any reason

You are inventing every possible reason for not accompanying your daughter while expecting other runners and marshalls to look out for her. Saying that you might not be allowed to cycle close to her is ridiculous, you have already said the roads are open so how exactly are the organisers going to stop you from cycling the route, while still allowing every other cyclist, motorist and horse rider to pass?

orm mine didnt slow up AT ALL...i was expected it to be a bit tirtoise and hare. But she left me for dust!

Its 3kilometres not a marathon!!! christ on a bike, just do it with her - I am a big girl, i am a size 22 and would have no problems doing this so you must be REALLY unfit. Couldnt you see it as an opportunity to start doing some exercise?? You could have ran with her to train - i think its a bit selfish of you, sorry

Go on, run it with her! If you lag behind at least you'll be there to catch up to her if she needs you, and it will be peace of mind for you.

It'll be fun and good for both of you.

no way, too young. I ran on roads for years but only from secondary on. It is dangerous.

I can't believe you're flat out saying no, though. The solution should not be her doing it on her own, either you or your dp should be doing it with her or organise someone else.

There is no way I could keep up with a 7 year old over 2.5 hilly miles!

Could she see if any of her school friends want to do it with her? Or get her to ask the year 6 teacher whether any of them want to do it?

Really? I'd be interested in how many of you can run a hilly 2.25 miles without stopping? I'll say hilly again.

As a runner myself there is no way that I would let my dc do this. I run on rural roads and permanently have my wits about me when I do so.

An ex-colleague of mine was in an awful accident whilst running-fast car on a sharp bend :(.

As others say, get your trainers on and go with her. Walk it together if necessary.

I can run that OP :)

I would bet my house on your DD not being allowed to do this without an adult. There is no way the organisers would have insurance cover for unaccompanied 7 year olds.

Someone will have to do it with her.

who said you have to it without stopping?

I wouldn't be interested no, but I would do it to make sure my dd was safe. Jesus