The way I motivate myself to run is by telling myself I can ONLY do something I want/need to do if I go on a run (even a short one). For example I only listen to my favorite podcast when I’m running. Or when I need to shower, I tell myself I can only shower if I go on a quick 20min run around my neighborhood and get a little sweaty first. I only listen to my running playlist (all my favorite songs that are ~60bpm, which is my exact running pace) when I run.
Try out a bunch of different paired habits (music, podcast, just listening to your own breath and thinking) to see what works best. One size does not fit all!
Lastly, when I first started out, I could only run sans headphones/music/podcast etc. i ran silently listening to my breathing, and I think it helped me figure out what my natural pace was. When I could hear myself huffing and puffing, I’d know to slow down. It took at least a year of getting in tune w my body this way before I could listen to anything for fun. i know that kind of cancels out the recs above BUT like I said, you might want to try all of these and see what fits for you ♥️
Mar 16, 2024
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Keeps me engaged in a way that music wasn’t while shifting my focus from the run itself, and most episodes are the perfect length for a 3-5mi outing 👟
Jan 30, 2024
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literally get used to running so slow that it feels wrong. beginners tend to run too fast because they think that’s what is required to improve, but that could not be further from the truth! slow runs are the best way to build up aerobic fitness at the beginning. once your body gets used to running more often you can incorporate some faster runs or intervals, but for now just run at a pace that feels enjoyable even if it feels super slow. i also found running for time is more encouraging than for distance (i.e. set a timer for 20 minutes of running instead of x number of miles). run in nature or with friends, listen to your favourite playlist or podcast, and of course be patient. it takes time to start enjoying running but once you do you will never regret starting :)
Mar 15, 2024
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invest in some good shoes, throw on literally any shirt + pant/short combo, find a good running playlist and try and find some comfortable wireless headphones and just get out there. run a trail, or just around the block. don't even run fast, run as slow as you want but just try not to walk for the entire run. log your progress on your chosen app. try and run every week but don't feel bad if you miss a week, just make sure to run even harder the next time you get out. stretch before (dynamic) and after (static) your run and learn proper form (eg. how to hold your arms, where your foot should be striking the floor, posture, etc.) to avoid injuries.
Apr 25, 2024
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not to be indelicate but… they’re nice ! why get rid of tthem ?? let Them stay!!!
Feb 26, 2024
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This is a key rec for any context in which you need to burn a few hours by yourself, especially at a bar, coffee shop, restaurant, etc. where you dont just want to be staring into space. Bring a bunch of postcards or stationery and stamps to the bar, camp out at the best people-watching table in the corner, order a little drinky, and write out some postcards about your day to your friends. (pro tip: you probably have their addresses saved in Google maps)
This is one of my favorite things to do when traveling alone...kill several birds with one stone by 1) sending sweet little trip updates to the besties back home 💌 2) burning a few hours when you don’t know what to do with yourself 🕰️ 3) looking busy while enjoying a bev in a nice place 🍸 4) getting off that damn phone for a bit 📴
Feb 5, 2024
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dont treat your shit like it’s disposable! . My laptop is old as hell and doesn’t work unless it’s plugged into a wall, but you know what I am proud that I cared for it like the finely arranged clump of precious metals and plastics that it is instead of like something I have to upgrade because there’s been 10 new versions in the last 8 years I’ve had it. In fact it makes me a fucking saint. I also always hang dry my undies so they don’t stretch out and get holes in them from heat damage. Things will last if you invest just a modicum of care into them..additionally it feels really nice to be able to point to a hideous Victoria’s Secret thong on the drying rack and say “I’ve had that for 14 years”. Also probably in 2 more years gen alpha kids will point to my laptop and call it “vintage”, so that’s something to look forward to. Ok Rec over
Feb 2, 2024