Many of us including this writer want to run. But really do not know how and when to start. Questions such as “What is the ideal mode?, what is the ideal time to run?” bother us. We all know that running is the most inexpensive sport, with pretty straight forward rules. You hardly need to go through elaborate rule books and fussy manuals. But running needs attitude and attitude is hard to come by.
I Do not have Enough Time. My Job Involves Late Night Shifts. So can’t Run.
You can always squeeze some time out of your busy schedule. You know one thing? There is no ideal time for running. You can run whenever you feel like running. Afternoon (mostly between 3 PM to 4 PM) is the best time for running. You don’t believe? Well it is true. Research has proved it. It goes against the popular belief that morning hours are best suited for running. So no excuses are allowed regarding the availability of “right time”.
I Start but can’t Continue. What to Do?
Well, you are not alone in this regard. This is the attitude problem that most of us face. We start but can’t pursue to the end. I have a small advice to offer you. Maintaining a calender on your fridge or even on your PC desk will help you a great deal. Look at it regularly. Looking at it regularly helps you both ways. If the tick marks in the calendar are more it will motivate you to run longer distances and improve further. If tick marks are less it will let you down and reminds you of your lethargy. It thus motivates you to improve yourself sooner or later.
How can I motivate Myself to Run Longer Distances?
Good peers always play a key role in motivating you. According to beginners coach Jane Serues good peer support always helps a runner. The more the number of fitness friends you have, the better it is for you. In any walk of life, friends with right attitude and commonality of purpose always help you mold into a better individual. The same holds good for running also.
