Get motivated... a how to guide!

[MrsRDj]

Good morning all,

As I drink my coffee watching CBeebies with the youngest one, on a rare day off, and look out at the blustery grey day outside I'm wondering what are your 'get your kit on and run' motivation tips.

I'll kick off by saying I turn to Strava to catch up on all my contacts amazing runs and activities - they sure are a busy bunch and that helps me to get moving too.

What are your top motivation tips for getting out the door?

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

I don't sit down, I just get ready and go. So much harder if I sit first! 👍🏻

[Niteflite Half Marathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

That is definitely true for me. I’m not a morning person and I’m stuck to the sofa at the moment ☹️

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to Niteflite]

It's very hard. On a workday I get up mega early, straight up and workout, then change and straight out the door. On my days off it doesn't matter how much I want to get out, if I have that first cuppa and sit down I'll be so much later shoving myself out there than I wanted, then I'll give myself a hard time later for "wasting" that precious time! 🙈🤣

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

These forums 100%. The posts never fail to get me motivated. 😀

[sparky66 Half Marathon]

I have a wall chart that I started when I began this C25K journey.. logged every run and non run day workouts...It keeps me motivated..

Up ..... downstairs,half a smoothie, kit on and away I go... 🏃‍♀️💪🙂

[MrsRDj Half Marathon in reply to sparky66]

Wow I am super impressed with your chart!

[GTFC Marathon]

I run after work on weekdays so prepare during the day for it in terms of fuelling. I look at it as 'my time' that is sacred and that I deserve. Plus, every single after run glow (no matter how far or how it went) is so much more rewarding than not going 😊

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Hmmm. I never have a problem. Rain or shine, if it's a run day I'm up for it from the minute I get up! Stopping me running when I have an injury or a niggle - I could do with some help with that!!! 😀

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon]

My actual and virtual buddies on strava are my daily motivator and keep me focused. It's also got me started on yoga too which I really enjoy. 😊

[MrsRDj Half Marathon in reply to Cantstopmenow]

Same for me 😀

[skysue16 Half Marathon]

👋 hi, I see you are running the Conwy HM tomorrow. I looked at the website and it looks a great route! I am tempted for next year 🤔 I look forward to reading your race report - wishing you the best of luck 👍😀Regarding motivation I found training for my first HM (in October this year) was a great motivator. I was determined to finish and enjoy it so knew I needed to keep up with the training runs and stretching etc. 😊 Since then, and with work getting busy I am finding it harder to get out there!

[MrsRDj Half Marathon in reply to skysue16]

Hey, I have ran round the Orme a couple of times and it is stunning - definitely recommend running there either in HM or otherwise 😀. I also find it motivating to have an event planned!