It’s Tuesday so I’m linking up with these wonderful ladies:
Erika @ MCM Mama Runs, Marcia @ Marcia’s Healthy Slice and Patty @ My no-guilt life for
Today’s Topic is: Favorite Ways to Keep Running Exciting
Not that running is boring but we all need ways to just spice things up. Here are my tips:
- Run on a New Route
Waterford/Cohoes and Peebles Island
We tend to run on those comfortable tried and true routes. You know the ones near our home or work. Though, it was a longer drive and the surface unknown, I enjoyed this run a lot.
- Run a New Race
an exciting NEW 15K race
I have my favorite races. I know all the logistics and the course. Much more comforting but not as exciting as a new race.
- Run with Friends
even if it is freezing
If you are a solo runner, you will definitely find running the miles with others to go so much more smoothly.
- Reward Yourself with a New Post Run Food Treat
Leah’s Cakery
My running friends and I usually go to Baking You Crazy after our runs but it was fun to try a new locale.
- Buy Something New to Wear
my newest Nikes
You know me, I don’t have a problem buying new running outfits or shoes. When I do, I usually can’t wait to try them out.
- Listen to Something New While Running
If you listen to music, create a new playlist. If you like podcasts, download a new one. One reason, I started listening to podcasts was because I got tired of my music and didn’t want to spend time downloading new tunes. On a podcast, each episode is different.
- Train for a New Distance
Oct. 14, 2018
For many of you it may be a half marathon or even a marathon or an ultra. 20K is not my longest distance but it is a new distance for me. Automatic PR 🙂
I am also joining up with Running on Happy, Suzlyfe, Crazy Running Girl, and Coach Debbie Runs for the Coaches’ Corner linkup
Happy Running! How do you keep your running exciting?
My First 5K and More... 
I don’t think I’ve ever run a 20k either. Nice! I swear the only thing that motivates me anymore are racecations and finishing the 6 WMMs. Nobody needs to twist my arm to treat myself to new gear. Haha!
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Unfortunately me neither. And I agree. Race cations are motivating. I hope to see you again on one.
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I love a new distance & an automatic PR!
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And you just got one.
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I’m with you on all of these! Like Marcia said, racecations are kind of my motivation these days.
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Yes. They are the best. I have one this weekend.
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I love new routes, but new running clothes and shoes is a close second, LOL.
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I agree 🙂
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Running in a new place and with friends is key for me. You are lucky to have so many different routes to run all the time.
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For now. Just because of work.
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I love my running pals. They are the key to my long run motivation. For now, I run in new places. But that will change if I don’t travel as much for work.
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I love finding new routes, which can be hard when you’ve been living and running somewhere for over 20 years! I would love to run that 20k in Paris though because, Paris.
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It is at home. Work travel has given me this opportunity. Not sure how long it will last. In the future, I may be staying local.
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Great ideas! I love running with friends and training for new races or new distances to help me keep things interesting. Or even just trying running without music and let my mind clear or listening to a new audio book or something.
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I think training for a new distance is an exciting way to mix things up! I’m big on goals, so finding a new goal to tackle always helps with motivation!
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I’m not a goal person but I do have bucket list items that I’d like to check off. Haven’t decided if NYM is on it yet.
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All great tips, especially running a new route. It’s funny because this weekend I never once got bored when I was running the 5K or 10K race for RnR Philly, even though it was an out and back course. But running that same distance at home makes me so bored because it’s always on the same route lol
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I know. Something about a race. There’s so much distraction. I get so bored at home.
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I have done all of these (many of them repeatedly LOL). I love racecations, but also new/different distances. That 1-mile race I did back in April was pretty phenomenal 😉
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I still have yet to try a one mile race. The ones I’ve seen have not been at convenient times.
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Great tips! A new route, running with friends, or a new audio book are all things that I’ve used to help keep running fun 🙂
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Yes to all these things!
Nothing like a new route or pair of shoes to make the adventure that much more exciting!
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How true! I have a new pair 🙂
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Great tips! Running with friends and in new places is my favorite!
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These are great tips! I sort of fell out of love with running last year, but I’ve been missing it lately. I’m definitely going to try some of these tips out and see if that help renew my running spirit!
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Oh I hope they work. Good luck!!
I think the most important one is to sign up for a race and to find someone to run with from time to time.
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Mine too!!
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