Motivation to Run

Today we’re sharing a little inspiration to help with your motivation to run. As if the warmer spring weather isn’t enough motivation to get outside, let’s remember why it’s important. Exercise and being in nature are both great for our physical health and therefore our mental health too.

Below are some tips to give you that extra motivation to run. Then some tips (the same ones actually) for motivation to get outside. And you might just want to watch this little video to remind yourself to get outside and run.

Self-care is hard but if we value it and prioritize it our whole life benefits.

1. Remember how you feel after the fact

When was the last time you went for a run? Did you regret it after? Motivating to run is all about getting past the feeling that it’s going to be hard and remembering how it feels when the endorphins kick it.

Maybe it’s also beneficial to remember how it feels when you get your mileage up. I know I struggle to run when I’m starting up again after being sick or injured or whatever reason I haven’t been running. But if I remember how it feels when 3 miles is easy and what I can do when I’m at that level of fitness, that helps me put on my shoes.

2. Remember your why

Why do you run? Is it to stay healthy or run races or because you love it? Do you want to be able to do all the things you love to do?

Remembering your why will help you stay motivated.

3. Set a goal you care about

Goals help. Say I’m going to run 8 miles a week, that’s an attainable goal because I can just do two 3 mile days and one 2 mile days. It’s also a great goal because that means I’m getting 30 minutes of exercise 3 days a week which will help keep me healthy for whatever my why is.

4. Put your oxygen mask on first

If you’re a parent or super dedicated to your job, self-care disappears. It’s easy to say we don’t have time. However, it’s important to remember that taking care of ourselves actually makes us better at our jobs.

5. Pay attention to how it benefits you

Finally, track how you feel on the days you run, chances are you feel pretty good. You can use that memory to fuel yourself to get out there again.

motivation to get outside

Need motivation to get outside? There is a lot of date regarding why time is nature is good for us mentally and physically. Essentially, the tips are the same as above so let’s review.

1. Remember how you feel after the fact

2. Remember your why

3. Set a goal you care about

4. Put your oxygen mask on first

5. Pay attention to how it benefits you

are you feeling more motivation to get outside and run?

What are your running goals now that the weather is warmer?

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I am Brenda Bergreen. I’m a writer, photographer, and storyteller alongside my husband and adventure parter Marc. We specialize in mountain lifestyle photography and adventurous wedding photography. Above all our philosophy, love. adventurously. is the guidepost for everything we do.

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