From the article: Tips for Getting Motivated to Run
Every runner has days when it's tough to get motivated to run. How do you stay inspired to keep up your running habit? Share your motivation secrets. Share Your Tips
I Run For Those That Can't
- I'll start off by saying that running didn't come easy for me either. I was around 280 pounds at 21. I had been dating someone that was in the military, so as you can imagine, it was tough for me to keep up. Shortly after I turned 22, I decided I was sick of being slow and tired and fat. I started working out (mostly walking and lifting weights) with a friend. I lost weight, slowly at first, and then one day while I was walking, my feet started moving faster and faster. I was jogging. Slow, but steady. Every day, I increased my time and pace. I started running for myself, my heart, my health, and for the people that I love, but what keeps me going? In 2010 I was in a car accident and was in a wheelchair for several months. I could not walk, and I could not run. Now, I am up and running every day, getting to a healthy weight, and I think about people that are unable to run, and I run extra hard for them because I want to believe that they would do the same for me.
- —Guest Britt_CO
People Can Keep You Going
- I was never a runner, but my boyfriend is a huge runner and he is my motivation. While he is studying abroad out of country, I am using the "3 weeks to a 30-minute running habit" so that when he comes home, we can go on runs together. He is beyond excited and proud of me- that is enough to keep me going
- —Jadegreendolphin
feeling better/songs
- i think i run because it always feels better than not running, although i must remind myself of this. i also *save* certain songs for running only.
- —Guest cynthia
Running Streak
- I have run every single day since the day before Thanksgiving. There is no way I can break my streak now that I am 72 days in. I want to go as many days as possible!
- —Guest littlekk00
Depression killer
- I run for a number of reasons, but personally, it's the best anti-depressant money can't buy !
- —Guest mmerdude
Mantra
- ITZ is what I use in my head when running and my running partners and I use it when we are eating healthy. In The Zone
- —Guest Strick9
RUN THROUGH BAD FEELINGS
- I run for so many reasons, but perhaps the biggest one is to forget: Running is sort of like having an off-button to the thoughts you don't really want to hear... Running through sadness and frustration and rage is amazing, as are the physical benefits that help me love my body.
- —Guest ROLO
running did not come easy
- I never ran in high school. Although I skiied, I was a bit overweight. No one encouraged me until one day my sister suggested I try "working out" in the gym she went to. I was 26 and smoking and heading into depression. Thank God for her. That was 27 years ago and I have been on the fitness track (primarily running) ever since. Over the years my running has waxed and waned due to autoimmune disease. Yet, the running has definitely improved my health enormously. When I can't run, I feel a bit sad but then I try to do more yoga, tai chi or gardening! So a person can change your life. If your overweight or depressed, just get out there and run/walk a 5-10 minutes and increase it. Hang with health minded people who encourage you. I felt threatened by all the attractive women in high school who ran track. I'm glad I'm older because I know when I run I feel good and am happier and nothing really bothers me.
- —Guest a little artsy
hatred
- Hatred really! I have mirrors and use them.... I look at my self and don't like at all what I see. I run on a treadmill facing a mirror to keep me motivated to leave it all every workout everytime. I just want to be a better me and I'm headed there at 6mph.
- —Guest gogogo
Family time
- My 9-year-old son and I are running together on the "3 weeks to a 30-minute running habit" program - and because we're chatting, the run is over way too soon! The best part of my day is this time with my son (and no phone, no tv, no deadlines, etc.)
- —Guest james0in0burnaby
how to stay motivated while running??
- Keep the heart healthy and strong and the mind folllows right behind it. They go hand in hand.
- —Guest larry wong
staying motivated while running
- Running is a state of the mind for the heart and soul. Keep the heart healthy and the mind follows right behind it. They go hand in hand.
- —Guest larry wong
To stay fit!
- I have been running for 4 months and look better and feel better than I have in years. I was never big but to me I was and I try to run at least 4-5 days a week to feel good about myself!
- —Lacy3711
I run to thrive
- And thrive I do... I embrace running as an honor. I love the ideas here. Thank you for sharing them. I mix my running with cross fit and zumba. Doesn't it feel so great when you finish. Good medicine in running.
- —Guest Debadee
I run to Heal my Broken Heart
- He broke up with me in a text message after being together for 4 years. I was so weak when I was with him. I run so that I remember that I can be strong without him.
- —Guest Broken Heart
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