Comments on: ask a runner: how to stay motivated

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:16:11 +0000

you cannot always expect to stay motivated but motivation isn’t the only thing that will get you outside. HABIT! eventually you will build a habit. it takes 60 days on average to build a habit and 20 days to ruin one so keep going push through and one day it will seem like an everyday errand.

goodluck.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:02:01 +0000

STAYING MOTIVATED

Yes, this is a question that I ask sometimes too. Here are a few things I have done that really help.

-(motivated externally that day) look on pinterest or runners world magazine and see ripped abs that I like haha

-download new music that I can not wait to go run too!

-if if is an inside kind of treadmill day, I like to look and see what shows are on my favorite channels and then make sure I am in the gym when they start, and I can watch my show while I run!

-ask a friend to go

-think of a good dinner or something to cook after my good hard run, BUT only after! haha

By: Go Girl Bands

Go Girl Bands — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:49:15 +0000

I run first thing in the morning. Otherwise, I have excuses later not to run. Also, I love cute running clothes and accessories–they help me stay motivated.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 04:16:20 +0000

I have been running for about 10-12 years not, Im 24 and an ex-collegiate athlete. I ran Cross-Country and was on the Rowing Team. I grew up very active in various sports but i LOVE running- During the middle of my running career in college I began have major knee issues and suspected hyper-extension. I have been to several Dr.s, and trainers only to say they do not know what is wrong with my knee (s)
The only multiple suggestions I get are steroid shots, and braces(which do not help)
I take bone and joint supplements, fish oil, and against my will taken a script of naproxen sodium.
The pain in unbearable and sometimes causes me not to be able to walk after running.
The catch/pain in on the right side of my knee cap on my right knee and left side of my left knee- Any suggestions from runners? Cant get any answers from Doctors.
Really depressing- ready to knock the Boston Marathon off my bucket list and cant even make it four miles on my knees

By: Kat

Kat — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 22:21:31 +0000

I love to run! However I always seem to think that people are whatching me and then I feel stressed and I breathe funny and adventully I get tired and have to stop. Then I look around and see if people are whatching me and I always think that poeple would think that I’m fat cause I cant run. So now I eaither run really earlie in the morning or really late. How can I help my self-consious running habbit?

By: GEC Online Community

GEC Online Community — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:22:51 +0000

Thanks for your question, Jasmin.

Best advice is to just put those shoes on and get out there. Start out slow and then build up over time as your running improves.

I would suggest starting with something like a 2-3km run twice a week. See how your body feels doing this level, then adjust to what you need.

Hope this helps! Happy running.
~Jenna

GEC Online Community

By: jasmin

jasmin — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 02:59:49 +0000

Hi iam 15 and i want to start running. i do play rubgy and have competed in a cross country with school, but i would like to start running more and at some point enter a race. Im not sure how to get started. How many times a week should I run, how far?

By: kris c.

kris c. — Mon, 30 May 2011 21:33:27 +0000

Sign up for a race. And then join a local running group. If it weren’t for my running buddies (who have become so much more) I would not have gotten out of bed for long run, speedwork, and the like on a consistent basis. Surrounding yourself with people who share the same goals, and who can encourage you, and keep you accountable and vice versa has been the best motivator for me.

By: Kimberly Shah

Kimberly Shah — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:28:36 +0000

Kelly, Carolyn, Megan, & Jenn,

Mix it up! While it is always nice to have a carrot out in front of you with a goal, such as a race. Your day to day running needs to have variety. If you run 4 days a week, make it a long run one day (and try mixing up your route), tempo on another, track practice the next and then choose an easy recovery or fartlek (depending on what specific goals are)
Also know that cross-training is an amazing way to mix up your week from getting bored and injured!

By: Carrie-Anne

Carrie-Anne — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 14:02:28 +0000

Hi
I’ve been running for three years and will be heading into my fourth year of running. I love it! I generally run 5x per week, nothing too fancy 5-6km per run and in the winter months I am on the treadmill and I shake it up with intervals. I never lose motivation. What can and does happen is what I like to call body breaks! if I don’t run for two days My body wants too! but if it doesn’t feel up to it I won’t either. Very rare this happens. I do have a book called the running woman and it was a book I read in the begining of my running lifestyle….early in that lifestyle I felt like I did lose my motivations and I picked up the book and it motivated me to get my butt in gear Running is a great stress releiver and is the most exhilirating part of my day as a matter of fact I will be hitting the treadmill very shortly…Sometimes just thinking about how running makes you feel can be your motivation. I also run outside from March/April to November and I run with my favorite pal “MOE” my English Springer Spaniel. He also keeps me motivated…So maybe a dog you have to excersize everyday will help motivate you too!!
Enjoy your running and try to keep up enthusiasm for it!! You will find after awhile you will not need motivation at all…Your body will tell you

By: Laura M

Laura M — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:01:01 +0000

Hi Melanie!
I would suggest incorporating more runs into your routine in order to train for the 20km. Going to the gym and running a race are quite different. I can’t speak to whether 20km will be too much for you – it all depends on your personal fitness and stamina level. It might be helpful to join a running club to keep you motivated in your training. One of our lovely social media mavens, Whitney, chronicled her marathon training in her “road to the half marathon” posts. These might give you a better idea of the kind of training you’ll need. Check it out! http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/road-to-half-marathon-week-one/

By: Melanie

Melanie — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:50:16 +0000

Hi There,

I’m thinking about entering my first race. It will take place in a little less than 8 weeks. I am an active person – i.e. go to the gym three times per week, but my gym visits don’t always involve a lot of cardio. I have done some running in the past, but have never participated in an organized event. The race is 20km. Is that too much for a first time out?

By: Monica

Monica — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 23:26:29 +0000

Robyn, the few times I’ve gotten a pain like that was because I was dehydrated. The heat makes this happen more quickly and more severely if you aren’t drinking enough water the day before your run as well as the hours before your run. Make sure you are carrying water with you if your heat index is high and you are going beyond 3 miles or so.

By: robyn

robyn — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 03:07:24 +0000

Hey, I’m 18, 5′0 and have a A36 or A38.I want to loose weight on my tummy and loose my love handles.I’m about 114 pounds. Will my boobs shrink that much? I know people are talking about how you can do excerise to increase them with muscles but I don’t want to that!!! I want my soft A36/A38 breasts!!! If I loose about 5 pounds will they really shrink that much? Someone please tell me!!! I really need advice! I’ve been tonning up and running more but im worried they will get a lot smaller!! I don’t want my breasts to get any smaller!!!!!!!! How much do you guys think they’ll shrink by running, if I lose about 5 pounds?

By: Jenna

Jenna — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:23:44 +0000

Hey Robyn,

for anything medical like this I would definitely consult your doctor.