7 of the best motivational running tips

culled from:beautyheaven.com.au


#1. Do accept the challenge of becoming a runner. There is an athlete in all of us – you just need to start training.

#2. Do give yourself a goal. Signing up for a running event is a fantastic motivator as it forces you to stick to your exercise program. If you’re not working towards anything, you’re less likely to try in the first place.

#3. Do run to time, not distance. When you’re a beginner, it’s much easier to aim for 10 or 15 minutes instead of running 3, 5 or 7 kilometres.

#4. Do go for a midday run. Lunchtime running has three benefits: you get to soak up some sunshine, you get to step away from your desk, and you lower the chance of tucking into a heavy, unhealthy lunch.

#5. Do relax your body while you’re running. This means letting your jaw hang loose, allowing your shoulders to drop, and shaking your arms and hands if they start to become tense.

#6. Do take a running companion with you to help push you. It might be a friend, or it might be you dog, but either way, never underestimate the value of a good training partner.

#7. Do inject some fun into your run. A 30-minute run doesn’t have to simply be a steady exercise session. Inject a handful of 30-second sprinting bursts into your run to push yourself and stimulate your mind.