Increase Safety

People who run alone early in the morning or late at night should make their safety a top priority. That being said, turning off the music is one of the things that can increase your safety while running.

Enjoy The Surroundings

The best thing about outside workouts is that you get to spend more time in nature, and you’re likely to miss out on lots of things if you’re listening to music. Turn off the music at least for a while to enjoy the surroundings and listen to the sound of birds or the water, because all of this can improve your mood.

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Engage With People

Running with friends or joining a running group can make your workouts more fun, so make sure to switch up your routine every once in a while and invite a friend for a run. Leaving your earphones at home will also make you more aware of your surroundings and chances are you’ll meet other runners on your runs.

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Don’t Push Yourself

When you’re first starting out, it’s tempting to try to give it your all and see how hard you can push yourself. But that’s a really difficult practice to stick with and you may find yourself dreading the soreness and shortness of breath. Instead, start by going easy and just getting used to the motion. One way to do this is to try to take short, quick steps rather than long strides. This will help you get lighter on your feet and get your body used to the necessary motions.

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Don’t Overdo It

You also don’t need to overdo your endurance. Rather than running straight for as long as you can, try switching between 30 seconds of running and a minute of walking. Then increase your running time by 30 seconds as you get more comfortable. This is one of the ways marathon runners work on their endurance.

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Combine it With Catharsis

Running is a great time for mental self-care because it’s a very individual sport. That might mean listening to music or a podcast that brings you joy, doing meditation, or even mentally processing any big life events. It’s also a healthy way to blow off steam!

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The post How to Fall in Love With Running appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

The Run Experience

This YouTube channel with nearly 470,000 subscribers is the place where you can find a lot of useful running advice, but also some health and nutrition tips, great motivating videos, and so much more.

VO2MAX Productions

Sage Canaday is a marathoner and mountain-ultra-marathon-trail runner who is here to tell us everything he knows about running and training for marathons.

Wild Ginger Running

The creator of this channel, Claire, is a lovely host who is on a mission to inspire people to take up running. Wild Ginger Running offers a variety of trail and ultra running advice, useful gear reviews, and fun interviews with athletes.

Ben Parkes

Ben Parkes is a marathoner and a coach who will “help you become the runner you want to be” as he claims on his about page.

The post 4 Inspiring YouTube Channels for Runners appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Keep a Chart

A great way to keep on top of your workout routine is to keep a record of it. This could be a chart on the fridge, in your bedroom, or near the front door. Each time you brave the cold weather and go for a run, mark it as complete. This will help you keep track of your progress and helps you stay motivated.

Set a Goal

Once you have your chart, set yourself a goal and stick to it. This could be to run outside at least three times a week, for example. Mark on your chart when you have carried out your weekly goals.

Reward Yourself

Each time you follow your goals, reward yourself with a delicious dinner, a nice warm bath, or an evening’s relaxation in front of the TV.

Celebrate Small Victories

This kind of positive reinforcement will help you to associate your outdoor workouts with pleasurable activities. Celebrate every small victory and maintain a positive mindset, and you will be able to brave the cold every time.

The post How to Motivate Yourself to Exercise When it’s Cold Outside appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Prepare Clothes and Gear the Night Before

Before you head to bed, make sure you set aside your clothes, headlamp, and earbuds. Leave your socks and sneakers by the door so you know it’s your cue to head out.

Make it Fun

Pick a podcast or audiobook or make a great playlist to help you get excited about your run.

Set a Weekly Training Schedule

When you plan your weekly training schedule, check the weather and schedule your runs for when it’s not rainy and the warmest mornings. For the other days, you can do yoga or strength training.

Set an Alarm

Make sure you head to bed at a reasonable time the night before your morning runs and set your alarm for a bit earlier than you plan on getting up to give yourself time to snooze.

Track Your Runs

Even if you’re not trying to hit any goals, track your runs on a calendar or app to motivate you to keep running.

The post How to Stay Motivated to Run in the Morning When it’s Still Dark appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Establish a Routine

Make training a part of your weekly schedule which will eliminate decision fatigue. When training is built into your schedule, you don’t have to decide whether or not to run.

Think of Running as Play

Try approaching running as a strenuous form of play and this shift in attitude may make all the difference. Think of running as something you get to do, instead of something you have to do.

Flip Your Inner Narrative

There are so many excuses you can make for not wanting to go for a run, so instead of being negative, frame your self-talk in a positive way. Try and check in with the thoughts in your head and redirect them to more positive and productive ways of thinking.

Mix Things Up

Adding some variety to running will make it more enjoyable and it can even boost your performance. Incorporate some intervals into your training or add a strength and mobility routine.

The post Running Fatigue? 4 Tricks to Increase Your Motivation appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Do It For Instagram

Sometimes the only thing that will motivate you to run is for the social recognition. Run to a beautiful park and take pictures while you are there to post of your feed.

Get New Running Shoes

Who wouldn’t want to run while rocking a new pair of colorful running shoes? You have to break them in some time, so why not start now?

Plan a Pit Stop

Prior to your run, think of a place to stop along your course. Stop for a coffee or snack at a cafe or restaurant to fuel up for the rest of your run.

Compete With Friends or Yourself

Use a running app and challenge yourself or friends. Your competitive side doesn’t want to lose a challenge.

Get a Running Buddy

Running with a friend will help keep you accountable and it’s more fun.

The post Motivate Yourself To Run, Even When You Don’t Want To appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Increase Safety

People who run alone early in the morning or late at night should make their safety a top priority. That being said, turning off the music is one of the things that can increase your safety while running.

Enjoy The Surroundings

The best thing about outside workouts is that you get to spend more time in nature, and you’re likely to miss out on lots of things if you’re listening to music. Turn off the music at least for a while to enjoy the surroundings and listen to the sound of birds or the water, because all of this can improve your mood.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Myrthe (@myrthe.runs)

Engage With People

Running with friends or joining a running group can make your workouts more fun, so make sure to switch up your routine every once in a while and invite a friend for a run. Leaving your earphones at home will also make you more aware of your surroundings and chances are you’ll meet other runners on your runs.

The post 3 Good Reasons to Run Without Music appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Don’t Push Yourself

When you’re first starting out, it’s tempting to try to give it your all and see how hard you can push yourself. But that’s a really difficult practice to stick with and you may find yourself dreading the soreness and shortness of breath. Instead, start by going easy and just getting used to the motion. One way to do this is to try to take short, quick steps rather than long strides. This will help you get lighter on your feet and get your body used to the necessary motions.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Tim Floor (@tim_on_trails)

Don’t Overdo It

You also don’t need to overdo your endurance. Rather than running straight for as long as you can, try switching between 30 seconds of running and a minute of walking. Then increase your running time by 30 seconds as you get more comfortable. This is one of the ways marathon runners work on their endurance.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Morgan | Run & Strength Coach (@morgandallas13)

Combine it With Catharsis

Running is a great time for mental self-care because it’s a very individual sport. That might mean listening to music or a podcast that brings you joy, doing meditation, or even mentally processing any big life events. It’s also a healthy way to blow off steam!

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Svetlana (@ramenskova)

The post How to Fall in Love With Running appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

The Run Experience

This YouTube channel with nearly 470,000 subscribers is the place where you can find a lot of useful running advice, but also some health and nutrition tips, great motivating videos, and so much more.

VO2MAX Productions

Sage Canaday is a marathoner and mountain-ultra-marathon-trail runner who is here to tell us everything he knows about running and training for marathons.

Wild Ginger Running

The creator of this channel, Claire, is a lovely host who is on a mission to inspire people to take up running. Wild Ginger Running offers a variety of trail and ultra running advice, useful gear reviews, and fun interviews with athletes.

Ben Parkes

Ben Parkes is a marathoner and a coach who will “help you become the runner you want to be” as he claims on his about page.

The post 4 Inspiring YouTube Channels for Runners appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Keep a Chart

A great way to keep on top of your workout routine is to keep a record of it. This could be a chart on the fridge, in your bedroom, or near the front door. Each time you brave the cold weather and go for a run, mark it as complete. This will help you keep track of your progress and helps you stay motivated.

Set a Goal

Once you have your chart, set yourself a goal and stick to it. This could be to run outside at least three times a week, for example. Mark on your chart when you have carried out your weekly goals.

Reward Yourself

Each time you follow your goals, reward yourself with a delicious dinner, a nice warm bath, or an evening’s relaxation in front of the TV.

Celebrate Small Victories

This kind of positive reinforcement will help you to associate your outdoor workouts with pleasurable activities. Celebrate every small victory and maintain a positive mindset, and you will be able to brave the cold every time.

The post How to Motivate Yourself to Exercise When it’s Cold Outside appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Prepare Clothes and Gear the Night Before

Before you head to bed, make sure you set aside your clothes, headlamp, and earbuds. Leave your socks and sneakers by the door so you know it’s your cue to head out.

Make it Fun

Pick a podcast or audiobook or make a great playlist to help you get excited about your run.

Set a Weekly Training Schedule

When you plan your weekly training schedule, check the weather and schedule your runs for when it’s not rainy and the warmest mornings. For the other days, you can do yoga or strength training.

Set an Alarm

Make sure you head to bed at a reasonable time the night before your morning runs and set your alarm for a bit earlier than you plan on getting up to give yourself time to snooze.

Track Your Runs

Even if you’re not trying to hit any goals, track your runs on a calendar or app to motivate you to keep running.

The post How to Stay Motivated to Run in the Morning When it’s Still Dark appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Establish a Routine

Make training a part of your weekly schedule which will eliminate decision fatigue. When training is built into your schedule, you don’t have to decide whether or not to run.

Think of Running as Play

Try approaching running as a strenuous form of play and this shift in attitude may make all the difference. Think of running as something you get to do, instead of something you have to do.

Flip Your Inner Narrative

There are so many excuses you can make for not wanting to go for a run, so instead of being negative, frame your self-talk in a positive way. Try and check in with the thoughts in your head and redirect them to more positive and productive ways of thinking.

Mix Things Up

Adding some variety to running will make it more enjoyable and it can even boost your performance. Incorporate some intervals into your training or add a strength and mobility routine.

The post Running Fatigue? 4 Tricks to Increase Your Motivation appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Do It For Instagram

Sometimes the only thing that will motivate you to run is for the social recognition. Run to a beautiful park and take pictures while you are there to post of your feed.

Get New Running Shoes

Who wouldn’t want to run while rocking a new pair of colorful running shoes? You have to break them in some time, so why not start now?

Plan a Pit Stop

Prior to your run, think of a place to stop along your course. Stop for a coffee or snack at a cafe or restaurant to fuel up for the rest of your run.

Compete With Friends or Yourself

Use a running app and challenge yourself or friends. Your competitive side doesn’t want to lose a challenge.

Get a Running Buddy

Running with a friend will help keep you accountable and it’s more fun.

The post Motivate Yourself To Run, Even When You Don’t Want To appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.