Workout motivation--or lack thereof HELP!
I ran a PR in a 5K about a month ago, achieving the goal I set for the year of running a 5K in less than 30 minutes. (28:27, yay!). The following week I ran my first half-marathon, achieving my goal time of 2:20 (2:19, yay!). That was almost three weeks ago now, and I can't seem to get back into the groove.
I haven't done a run over 5 miles since the half, and it seems like pulling teeth to get my butt out the door. I have other races on the calendar, so I should have motivation. I've been trying to take my vitamins more consistently, in case that's the problem.
Ideas? Inspiration? Help!
I have a few suggestions:
Try using an iPod or mp3 player with motivational music ( I have found that Pandora radio has some work out stations that help with work out music suggestions)
Maybe there is someone nearby that you can join you in work outs and/or running.
Incorporate other activities other than running, or do running intervals.
You could also join in some local volunteering for causes in your area. We have softball, soccer, kickball etc. where I live for fundraisers for cancer, Alzheimer, arthritis, or if you have little ones getting others involved in play dates, etc.
Motivation I find comes from if you know you are going to have fun. Working out every day isn't always fun, unless you make it that way.
I wish you luck, and please keep us posted!