I got none. Give me some.
Look at local race results. That's usually what gets me going.
That or go back and look at some of your older (faster) times.
That or go back and look at some of your older (faster) times.
clear, realistic goals
Most of my motivation is either looking at the scale or knowing that I have a race that I am training for. Since it is the summer and no long races planned I am trying a different kind of training and cross training more to see if that helps me fight the doldrums.
Sounds like you're burning out. My suggestions in no particular order:
1. Take a week off.
2. Read a magazine/book about running.
3. Trudge through this period, especially if may be running a marathon in the future--you have to run when you don't want to.
4. Run in a different locale.
5. If you run with music, buy some new tunes, or audio books....
6. Find a hot babe to run with, (if you are married, please disregard.)
7. Run shorter, maybe faster.
8. Cross-train for bit.
9. Reward yourself after every run.
10. Join a running club.
11. Pick a race, develop a training regiman and work backward to today.
1. Take a week off.
2. Read a magazine/book about running.
3. Trudge through this period, especially if may be running a marathon in the future--you have to run when you don't want to.
4. Run in a different locale.
5. If you run with music, buy some new tunes, or audio books....
6. Find a hot babe to run with, (if you are married, please disregard.)
7. Run shorter, maybe faster.
8. Cross-train for bit.
9. Reward yourself after every run.
10. Join a running club.
11. Pick a race, develop a training regiman and work backward to today.
Sounds like somebody needs a 500-mile hike again.