Running/exercise in the seminary

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I am currently in the process of applying for the seminary (Archdiocese of Newark). I am also very much into exercise/fitness, particularly running, and devote an hour-hour and a half to exercise each day. I am currently training for a half-marathon and am running 70 miles per week.

One of the questions I have been getting asked in my interviews is due to the rigorous schedule of the seminary, would I be okay with limiting my exercise time?

Honestly, while I would be okay with limiting it, I still would want to get outside and run/exercise daily. Is this impossible as a seminarian, or is it just something I would have to plan for/fit in my schedule, as the people interviewing me are making it seem as if it is not a possibility?
 
Different seminaries, different schedules, would be my guess. You mention “interviews” in the plural. Are they all diocesan seminaries you have gone to for interviews, or do some of them belong to one of the orders?
 
The interviews are all part of the application process for my particular diocese, following the psychological evaluation assessment I took.
 
At the seminary I’m applying to, they make you exercise- weekly if not daily. In between classes and formation you won’t have time to run 70 miles a week, I’m sure, but you’ll still have the opportunity to get out.
 
How much time would you say per day could potentially be given to exercise?
 
Seminarians have a demanding schedule. There will be free time.
One of the Priests in my Parish runs half marathons and has recently returned from the Camino de Santiago.

This will be a discussion with your superiors in Seminary, what time can you devote to running so you do not fall behind. It is also a balance of following God vs following your own desires.
 
Seminarian here. While there’s a lot of responsibilities in seminary that take your time, such as Mass, communal prayer, classes, studying, conferences, etc; there will always be some personal time. So you should have time most days to exercise. Additionally, seminaries tend to have a gym where you can play basketball or lift weights. And, depending on the area the seminary is in, there should be space to go for a run too.
 
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