{"id":459,"date":"2020-08-06T15:57:11","date_gmt":"2020-08-06T19:57:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/liferunsweet.com\/?p=459"},"modified":"2020-08-06T16:00:11","modified_gmt":"2020-08-06T20:00:11","slug":"lost-running-motivation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liferunsweet.com\/blog\/running\/lost-running-motivation\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips for Finding Lost Running Motivation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Have you ever felt like you\u2019ve lost your motivation for running? If so, I think that\u2019s perfectly normal. Life can get crazy sometimes, and throw us curveballs. We all handle that differently. Some of us may dig our heels deeper into running, while others may need a break from it completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, I\u2019ve fallen into the latter category. I\u2019ve been walking about 20 miles per week, but running\u2026it\u2019s just not happening. If I\u2019m to be completely honest, I don\u2019t even have a good excuse. I\u2019ve been focusing on my writing, some baking, and my blog. It\u2019s not like I don\u2019t have plenty of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The one thing that does have me unmotivated is the heat recently. Is it just me, or is running so much harder when it is deathly hot outside? Every step just seems to take more effort. Most of my walks are mid-day when the temps are at their hottest. During a 6-mile walk, a few running intervals may happen, but nothing serious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another culprit for my lack of motivation is that I didn\u2019t really see much progress <em>with <\/em>my running. Sure, I was able to go a little longer before taking a walking break, but my pace wasn\u2019t really getting faster despite how hard I tried. Frustration is the killer of motivation, am I right? We are our own worst critic, and I have been judging myself hard!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what do we do when we\u2019ve lost our running motivation? When in the back of our mind, we have that nagging thought that we <em>really <\/em>need to get back out there, but deep down, we know that we are going to keep on procrastinating despite our best intentions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some tips that will hopefully help you to find that lost running motivation and get back out there, doing what you love!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. SET SMALL GOALS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re trying to get motivated to start your running routine again, setting small goals may help. Tell yourself that you just need to get out and run a mile. The hardest part is putting on those running shoes and getting out the door. Once you\u2019re out there, chances are you\u2019ll keep going past that 1-mile goal. If you chose to stop after that, you at least did a mile. If you go longer, great!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I was trying to get into a routine, I made it a goal to get out and run 1 mile every day that the weather permitted. If you think about it, 1 mile is nothing. It takes no more than about 15 minutes out of your day. Yeah, some days, I stopped right at that 1-mile mark. More days than not, I ended up running 2 or 3. It helped to tell myself I couldn\u2019t get a shower until my mile was done. Now <em>that <\/em>was motivation all by itself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. FIND A RUNNING PARTNER<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding a running buddy means having somebody else counting on you. If you have a set schedule of days and times that you meet, you\u2019ll be more likely to stick to it. After all, if you cancel, you will be letting somebody else down as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a friend to get out and run with can make your workout more fun too. Before you know it, you\u2019ll likely start to look forward to your runs again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have a current friend that you can run with, look into running groups in your area. There are plenty of ways to find like-minded people to get out there with including Facebook groups and groups sponsored by your local running store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/liferunsweet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Running-with-a-friend-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Woman and man running down road. \" class=\"wp-image-461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liferunsweet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Running-with-a-friend-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/liferunsweet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Running-with-a-friend-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/liferunsweet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Running-with-a-friend-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/liferunsweet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Running-with-a-friend-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/liferunsweet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Running-with-a-friend-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/liferunsweet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Running-with-a-friend-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/liferunsweet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Running-with-a-friend.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/MirceaIancu_CandidShots-11873433\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=5271309\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mircea Iancu<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=5271309\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. DITCH THE APPS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, we focus so much on comparing one run to another that we forget to just enjoy the moment. I found that when my running app started to glitch out, I became super stressed. Like, I couldn\u2019t stand that I didn\u2019t know if my runs were improving. It got me so worked up that it made me start to dread going out for a run. When we stop enjoying something, it isn\u2019t long before we stop doing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I truly believe that running apps can be our own worst enemy. Once I deleted said app and started just running based on how I felt, it didn\u2019t seem like a chore any longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So consider ditching the app and just running. Some days will be better than others, but every run will feel so much more enjoyable when you aren\u2019t always trying to outdo yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. GET NEW GEAR<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Am I the only one who gets excited to show off my new running gear?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have a brand that I absolutely love. They come out with new super cute leggings just about every month. Seriously, they should have stock options with how much I buy from them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More importantly, getting my new leggings (or shorts) gets me wanting to go out for a run to show it off. Add in a color-coordinated tank and shoes, and I\u2019m feeling stylish and like a million bucks. Hey, it\u2019s the little things, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Something as simple as just getting new workout gear could be just what you need to find that lost motivation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. FIND A NEW ROUTE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If we\u2019re running the same routes every\u2026single\u2026day, our runs can start to feel stale. I know for me, it began to get SO mundane. While the predictability of a known route is great and all, some variety is always nice too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By getting out and finding new routes, it may give you a renewed sense of motivation. New scenery may be just what you need to get you looking forward to your runs again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I found a trail near me that is absolutely beautiful. There is so much wildlife that I look forward to getting out on the path to see what new animals may be off in the distance. It sure beats running past houses down the sidewalk!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/liferunsweet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Woman-running-on-new-trail-1024x661.jpg\" alt=\"Woman running on new trail. \" class=\"wp-image-462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liferunsweet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Woman-running-on-new-trail-1024x661.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/liferunsweet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Woman-running-on-new-trail-600x387.jpg 600w, https:\/\/liferunsweet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Woman-running-on-new-trail-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/liferunsweet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Woman-running-on-new-trail-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/liferunsweet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Woman-running-on-new-trail-1536x991.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/liferunsweet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Woman-running-on-new-trail-1080x697.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/liferunsweet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Woman-running-on-new-trail.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/sasint-3639875\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=1822459\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sasin Tipchai<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=1822459\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. SIMPLY JUST\u2026TAKE A BREAK<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you really, truly, just are not feeling it, embrace taking a break for what it is. There\u2019s nothing wrong with putting running on the backburner for a while. Especially if it is something that you are dreading doing lately and drains your energy just thinking about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find other ways to stay active in place of running. Who knows\u2026you may find a new passion in the meantime. Then one day, you may wake up and find you want to run again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you start again, you won\u2019t pick up right where you left off. But you know what? That\u2019s okay! Start fresh and with a renewed energy. It won\u2019t be long before you\u2019re back up to where you left off from and even setting new PR\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IN CONCLUSION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re all bound to lose our motivation for running at one time or another. There\u2019s nothing wrong with taking a few weeks off or even a few months if we feel we need it. Don\u2019t look at it as a flaw, but rather a chance to reset and find yourself again. By remembering why you love running in the first place, you\u2019ll be back out there in no time. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/liferunsweet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/You-got-this-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liferunsweet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/You-got-this-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/liferunsweet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/You-got-this-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/liferunsweet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/You-got-this-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/liferunsweet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/You-got-this-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/liferunsweet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/You-got-this-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/liferunsweet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/You-got-this-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/liferunsweet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/You-got-this-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@srz?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sydney Rae<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/you-got-this?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever felt like you\u2019ve lost your motivation for running? 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