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Harriet The Spy
How do I get motivated to go running?
Last year I ran or walk every day, and really enjoyed it. For 2 months now I haven't done anything.
I'm not one too big for music, but I try to look at the time it takes me actually go running vs. other workouts. Ex: any class would be an hour long, while running only takes me half an hour and I get just as sweaty and fit... I also count or take company, even my little doxie motivates me... I hope this helps
petlover
Enlist a friend to drag you out of the house to walk. Or challenge you. You might consider trying to walk or run somewhere else or go to a gym to change your routine.
Molly R
Drive around with running shoes in your car - in the front seat next to you - for a while, and visualize yourself wearing them.
alexb518
look in the mirror or pull out the clothes that used to fit you. but, for some reason if you can put your running shoes and other gear on, you some how (mentally) feel obligated to go. works for me.
trainer53
This is the thing, once you did it and know what it feels like, it's hard to not do it! You're already wanting to do it, and you will! Just go, get up, put on your clothes, get your tennis shoes on and just do it!
it's your own fault
That's one of the problems with home exercising, some people tend to stop or not do it. I'm am advocate of gyms for people like that. I'm one of them. Yeah it might cost, but when I get in the parking lot, whether I feel like being there or not, I'll go in and workout. And at least I did it. I do feel better when I'm done. Better that I went and did it at least.
Melancholia
It could just be the weather, you know.. Right now I'm kind of not in the mood to get out in this humidity. I'm 53/F vegetarian and have been a marathon runner 5 years now.. I've only missed 2 days in 5 years (and this is because my kid was sick and needed me.) it is NOT easy ..You have to be dedicated. I don't know.. but what Arnold Schwartenegger said sticks in my mind.. He's got those 'hunks' of muscles and said, "w/my power lifting routine, I don't 'think' .. I just DO IT" and that about sums it up. Some days you're all geared, others you're half dead.. it kind of ties in w/what you eat the night before (for me..) I run best in the rain.. and when it's in the 40-50's I'm in heaven. I look forward to my run.. I'm now up to 5 miles. If you need to take a break, walk a block.. (oh, just reread that.. you said you walked or ran.. I'd run over walking.. start off w/a walk.) You need to 'give yourself a reward' for doing it.. maybe that'd help. What would you crave/or what would make you want to walk a mile? (a sudsy bath for example? ha) I'm thinking chocolate here.. (yum!) You can do it.. go back to your exercise routine.. I'm sure of it.
littlemama025
maybe if you make a mixed tape of some get up and go music you like and put it into a tape player with head phones, you may get to walking and never stop....music always gets me going, its how i do housework.
girlsdiary
Think about it. When you get something to eat for your meals, do you think to yourself, Should I eat today? For a lot of people, no. Then how come when it comes to exercise, people always ask themselves these questions and find excuse to not do it. Well, because exercising is not their habit yet. So next time, dont stop to think whether you should run and get on the treadmill or go outside. Make it habit.
guywonder
establish a goal to prepare for a 5k run or marathon that what i did anyway.
sexytrojan
Running is mental in all ways.
I motivate myself by going to scenic areas to run on the weekends (ocean, foothills, etc.). During the week, I remember how I felt from my weekend runs.
Check out NikeRunning.com, and see if they have training runs in your area. These are awesome. Shoe trials, raffles and a lot of support. You can find a good running partner at these runs.
Or you can wear clothes that make you look like someone you and your friends talk about.
v.ball_17
look at the scale. lol.jk. the more you do it the more you'll be motivated to do it. you just have to get in the habit of excersising everyday and then you'll have more energy to do it again.
tsbr1963
Maybe you need to find a group to run with...someone to whom you are accountable. That helps people. Also, you might try writing out a run schedule...that might motivate you...
little_gardener_24
A lot of us get into what I call 'slumps' like that. Just keep telling yourself how great it is for your health, how good you feel when and after you do it and keep imagining what your health/fitness goals are for yourself. If you know of anyone interested, take them with you. Once you go back to doing it, you will remember how good it feels! God bless and happy running!
G-man
Get a partner. That way you will have to go because you don't want to let the other person down. You will push them and they will push you.
You can even join a club and that way you will look forward to seeing your friends every day and they can call you if you start to slack.
roberto2951
There is no way. But once you start you just get into this mode and you run.
GVP
get a dog. some active breed that would drive you nuts if you stay at home and not give him exercise. i have two Labradors and they have definitely motivated me to go on Loooooooooooooooooong walks or runs twice a day!!
andbeanermakes8
I find it best to find a walking/running buddy. If you have someone to partner up with, you're more likely to keep motivated. When my girlfriend and I walked together, I did it everyday. When she stopped, so did I.
If you can't find a running buddy, than just say you're going to do it and GO! NO EXCUSES! :)
Rahul
just do it for a few days, then the confidence u'll gain will itself be a motivation. in the start, just recall how good it used to feel to be fit and running, last year.
Canadian Goose
Start walking again. Get on that regemin, for a week or two. Then after that, break it up. Start walking, then run for a bit (all at the same session), go on and off,end up with running. Build up your stanima to run. the mixed tape/IPOD thing is good too. I know i want to get back into running. But it's too hot for that now.
akd
When I first started, I personally didn't really have any motivation to run until I was actually running. The first mile was always a struggle; I always wanted to stop so badly. But once you get into a "comfort zone," I found motivation to keep going until I really got tired. Plus, I always felt really good about myself after I'd taken a run.
And after a while, the results that running produced (a leaner figure, better sleeping patterns, it was easier for me to participate in other physical activities like biking and swimming, improved overall health, etc.) really motivated me to keep going.
So I would say, you just have to get up and do it. Once you're out there running, you'll feel really good about yourself, and after you've been running for a while, you'll start to feel bizarre if you HAVEN'T run. My dad calls it "the runner's bug."
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