Today’s topic is: How Do You Stay Motivated Through those Blah Winter Months
Where I live, the winter is LONG and often miserable…
Here are my top ten tips:
1.Sign up for a spring race.
If you registered for a race, you will have to get ready for it. That means running during the week and on the weekend no matter what.
2.Schedule it.
Workouts, walks, runs… Put them on your calendar – digital and/or paper. Don’t leave it to chance.
3. Prep the Night Before
If you run or workout ran in the morning, put your stuff on the floor next to your bed.
If you run or workout after work, pack your clothes the night before. It’s so easy to skip the run or workout when you are tired in the morning or wake up late.
4. Find a friend.
IOW, misery loves company.
If a friend is there waiting, you won’t skip the run or workout.
5. Reward Yourself.
I like a food reward. Brunch, Lunch, Dessert, Coffee etc.
Starbucks!!
You may prefer a Massage. Manicure. Haircut. Whatever makes you feel good!
6.Try Something New.
New shoes, clothes, headphones, etc.
Using something new is fun, right?
my new gym companion
7. Go Some Place Different.
If you are lucky, you can go on a vacation.
Delray Beach, FL.
If not, just find a new route to walk or run.
my friend introduced me to a new neighborhood.
Or sign up for a new class. Yoga. Zumba, Spin. HIIT. Indoor Pickleball.
8. Share with Others
It can be a simple text or maybe post your run or workout to Garmin Connect, Strava, Facebook and/or Instagram.
I post to my blog but I often check Strava and see what some of my friends are up to.
9. Add Audio Distraction.
A new Playlist.
Some Podcasts.
Audio Books. (You can download them for free from your library. Mine uses Hoopla)
10. Sign Up for A Virtual Challenge or Try to Earn Some Badges.
this helped me during the Pandemic
Strava has so many to choose from…
As does Garmin Connect.
NYRR has free virtual races…
Happy Running! How do you staying motivated during the winter? Please share.
Since today is Tuesday, I’m linking up with Jenny (RunnersFly) and Jenn (Runs with Pugs).
I’m also linking up here tomorrow:
with co-hosts Coach Debbie Runs, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Mile by Mile, and Runs with Pugs
My First 5K and More... 
You have some great tips! Signing up for a spring race will definitely keep you motivated. I like the treats suggestion as well, but I want to know why all you northerners keep showing ICED Starbucks drinks!!! Even in Florida, I like my drinks hot- especially when it gets “cold” (i.e. 50 degrees, lol).
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here 32 is a warm up…LOL
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Oh my goodness, Darlene, did you freshen up your blog header? I like the new look!
And yes, I’m all for rewards after a freezing cold run – a hot shower can bliss together with a hot cup of tea!
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I plan to enjoy that reward later if I can motivate myself to get outside…
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