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How to keep motivated running

Elaine — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:14:04 +0000

If you are a beginner or an experienced runner the problem that we all face is keeping motivated to run on a regular basis. You might have a great start by setting up a schedule of running 3 times a week, and life happens and there is always something else that you could be doing which obviously involves less time, pain, and sweat. You start missing a few runs a week, and not making up your mileage. Slowly it becomes a habit and before you know it, you will find an excuse to not run at all. This still happens to me too all the time. With me, lack of running often changes my mood and I feel guilty the next day. So I try to keep motivated all the time and these are some tips for you to do the same.

1. Find a runner partner or join a running club.

Running dates are fun! Run with friends or runners at a running club keeps you accountable and you are more likely to show up for a run.
While running with a partner or friend you can also challenge each other, make it fun, catch up, and gossip. It’s also a great way to bond with your friends.

2. Sign up for a race.

Signing up for a race gives you a target to work towards. Set reasonable goals and perhaps set your first race as a 3 mile (5 km) course.
After you reach your target, signup for another race and that way you keep moving.
You can also challenge yourself to complete each subsequent race in a faster time.

3. Challenge yourself when you run.

There are different types of training you can do while running including hill repeats, VO2 max, 5×4′s, long runs, sprints, and intervals.

4. Don’t run everyday.

Space out your running days, sometimes less frequent you run, the more you are psyched up about it the day of the run.

5. Incorporate cross training into your routine.

Participate in sports that you enjoy that involve some running, maybe tennis, softball or cycling.

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Good running music

Elaine — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:56:45 +0000

I’ve recently added ten really cool running songs to my ipod. Love them all especially the transformers theme song by Linkin Park – New Divide. I can’t stop listening to it.

Linkin Park – New Divide

DJ Danny D. vs. Anya - I Believe In Love

3 Doors Down – Kryptonite

The Rolling Stones – Start Me Up

Fall Out Boy – Thanks for the Memories

Alicia Keys – No One

Alicia Keys – Superwoman

Linkin Park – Faint

Britney Spears – Stronger Remix

The New Cities – Dead End, Countdown

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Music to run faster

Elaine — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:32:57 +0000

10 power running songs

Basshunter – Dota
Black Eyed Peas – Boom Boom Pow
Nine Inch Nails – The Hand That Feeds
Kayne West – Stronger
MGMT – Kids
Silversun Pickups – Panic Switch
Get over It – OK Go
Final Countdown – Europe
Nine Inch Nails – Head Like a Hole
Rodrigo e Gabriela – Diablo Rojo

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