Feb 3 in General discussion
4 Tips and Tricks to Make Your Runs More Fun!
If you're a runner anything like me, you all too well know the feeling of boredom and fatigue when following the same routines and routes day after day. This is something I've fought against consistently throughout my running career so I figured I'd share my top 4 Best Tips and Tricks you can use to avoid burn outs!
(Feel free to use take the tips unless you'd like to hear my personal explanation!)
1.Change your routes, Have someone pick you up
My first tip would have to be to switch up your routes every once and a while, going to the same place at the same time every day is repetitive and were curious creatures by nature, So changing where you go can bring back that sense of curiosity and enthusiasm you have for running and what's going on around you. In addition to this, something I've started doing that has helped me tremendously with avoiding burn out is having someone pick me up at the end of my runs. This isn't an option of everyone but if it is for you, id consider it. This allows you to explore more of your town or city with the same amount of time for your runs as usual.
- Invest in some good Headphones/Music!
I've found that finding the perfect type of music for you can be the difference between a good and a bad run, especially on long runs. I don't recommend becoming dependent of music, However, a nice upbeat or cinematic playlist has made the difference for me somedays. Music can definitely be a tool for you and personally, I like to listen to NF.
2. Find a Running Buddy
Finding a running buddy can be useful in a couple ways. It help make time pass by faster when you're able to have a conversation with someone and focus less on the run itself. Having someone there will also help keep Easy runs/Long runs at conversational pace. This will force you not too over exert yourself and truly work on your base building since if you're going too fast you wont be able to have that conversation.
3.Take the first kilometer slow
Even as someone who on their off seasons is running 40-50kms a week with an easy pace of 4:30-5:00, I've found taking the first kilometer of your run helps me not only warm up for the run and get my body prepped more, But it also allows my mind to adjust into running mode. This is definitely a tip I would recommend for anyone new or who struggles with maintaining their pace the whole way, and might end up with a slow last kilometer than first kilometer.
What do you think the best way to make runs more fun is? Anything I've missed or something you'd like to hear about? Drop a comment :)
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4 Tips and Tricks to Make Your Runs More Fun!
