How to enjoy running and keep long-term commitment with it
What's the story
Running once in a while can be fun, but making it a habit might seem like a task. Many individuals commence their running journey with great enthusiasm but eventually start to detest it. Maintaining a lasting dedication is hard and it's painful and it leaves you gasping for air. But it can be more fun than you think with these five tips.
Blank slate
Forget the past
The first step to learning to love running is to forget the feelings or fears that you associate with running. Get rid of those childhood memories that make you feel you are not athletic enough. Just because running in the race tournaments wasn't your cup of tea, doesn't mean you can't enjoy the fruits of it without competition. Start with a blank slate.
Ask others to join
Buddy up
If running alone might not seem that fun, buddy up. Ask your friend or friends you haven't seen in a while to accompany you. Kilometers will fly by as you chat and run together. Or, take out your significant other with you to run. After your running session, you might consider engaging in additional calorie-burning activities to further enhance your fitness.
Untrodden path
Discover the road not taken
We humans tend to get bored of consuming the same food every day. It is the same with running. Pick up a new path every day and explore the unexplored. Running lets you explore new spots and hidden places in your city that you might not have ever known of. Also, if sticking to one schedule gets boring, shift to another.
No gadgets
Go naked, not literally though
No, we aren't asking you to go without clothes, literally. That wouldn't be a good idea. All we are asking you is to leave behind your gadgets or gizmos on your next outing. With no smartwatch or smartphone to track your every pace per kilometer and the calories burned, you are more likely to discover the simple joys of running.
Social media
Share the journey
You are not your only supporter, there's an even larger running community out there that wants you to succeed. So, talk about it, and share it on social media. Join some online forums where other runners share their experiences. You are more likely to relate to their issues. Click photos along the way to make your run a cinematic adventure.