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By *odjer More OP   Man
over a year ago

m

Recently started back regularly running , and am wondering if anybody has any tips or tricks they find makes it more of a positive activity . Running with company is fine it's when running alone I find it harder to stay motivated

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good podcast always helps , get lost in a conversation

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By *odjer More OP   Man
over a year ago

m


"Good podcast always helps , get lost in a conversation "

Must try that actually! Dont like running with music but that could work thanks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Good podcast always helps , get lost in a conversation

Must try that actually! Dont like running with music but that could work thanks "

I normally go over all the work stuff in my head I have planned for the day ahead... before I know it the run is over and my day is planned

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Time . Have different routes yes but time your runs and keep a record of the times . It helps focus. Helps concentration. Motivates you to improve . Makes it worthwhile . If one day you are slower - why?. But when you see your time is becoming better it will spur you on no end.

Worked for me

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By *razy-88Man
over a year ago

Belfast

Not going to lie I clicked on this thinking it said rimming tips! Was so confused when I started reading

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Time . Have different routes yes but time your runs and keep a record of the times . It helps focus. Helps concentration. Motivates you to improve . Makes it worthwhile . If one day you are slower - why?. But when you see your time is becoming better it will spur you on no end.

Worked for me"

Great tip

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By *sLittleRedRidingHoodWoman
over a year ago

Magical Forrest

Listen to music

Podcatsts

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Podcasts are good, new routes as the same route will become standard and you will become use to it and your time will start to drop back. I find music is a good help just listening for the run and then next thing you know its done

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By *ustforfun90777Man
over a year ago

Enfield

Music in the tempo range is good. Or podcast as others mentioned. I hate running, never enjoyed it even when I was fit so found going in 5 min sets works well for me. It sorta tricks your brain into think it’s least time than it is. It doesn’t work for everyone but without it I’d never get past 5 mins!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have your realistic target distance set out before you go and stick to it. Don't concentrate on on time. It takes as long as it takes. Use different routes. Preferably scenic ones. Take roads you never been down. Drive to them otherwise you'll end up sticking to the ones that always start from your house. Yes like everyone said music and podcasts. Comedy podcasts are great.

It gives the impression that you really love running if everyone sees you laughing to yourself as you run along

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By *he rover returnedWoman
over a year ago

xxx

Got back into it this yr but mixing it with crossfit. Ive started entering races again that helps with motivation. Join a club or running group. I just run with friends a few times a week and if im on my own its a playlist i really enjoy. Enjoy its great to ne moving

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Find podcasts help or some company to run with, awful hard solo without either

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By *ineapple_PrincessWoman
over a year ago

in the waves

Im not a fan of running solo either. Join a group or get into team sports if youre interested. Much easier to stay motivated!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

For running solo, maybe try somewhere with a view or somewhere beautiful, might help you keep going

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By *ommando4Man
over a year ago

South Co. Dublin

My tip is don't do it...take up swimming or cross trainer instead. Running on hard surface is lethal for your joints and cartilage....trust me...speaking from experience..Last thing you want is a torn meniscus or hip problems. Stick to low impact cardio.

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By *xybrianMan
over a year ago

Baldoyle

Parkruns are great, highly recommend. If there's not one near you start one! Great for giving you the motivation for your training when you have a timed race every Saturday.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Warm up properly and warm down properly

Too many injure then and it's more to with not being able to run right

And enjoy!!!

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By *oo32Man
over a year ago

tipperary


"Recently started back regularly running , and am wondering if anybody has any tips or tricks they find makes it more of a positive activity . Running with company is fine it's when running alone I find it harder to stay motivated "

Music will def help....podcasts or even listening to Stand up is good

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By *evil_u_knowMan
over a year ago

city

just think about the sexy fab photos you can take with your new body?

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By *he rover returnedWoman
over a year ago

xxx


"My tip is don't do it...take up swimming or cross trainer instead. Running on hard surface is lethal for your joints and cartilage....trust me...speaking from experience..Last thing you want is a torn meniscus or hip problems. Stick to low impact cardio."

Ohhh thats a nasty injury. Crossfit its bloody awesome mixed with weight training. Hits every part of the body ..I've never worked as hard ir seen results as quick

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Not going to lie I clicked on this thinking it said rimming tips! Was so confused when I started reading "

Hahaha

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By *anon17Man
over a year ago

mayo

Try and get out at the start of the week? What I find is I run and once I start to get tired I will count lamp posts and once I have counted 10 I will walk for maybe 5 then run again, but a play list is a must. I have been running this last 8 weeks and this is my first lazy one and in

Annoyed with myself, will get out in morning, but keep pushing yourself

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Scientists found out that laughing is better than running so now i just sit on a bench laughing at people jogging

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

HR monitor, get to know the 5 heart rate training zones. stay in zone 2 80% of the time and enjoy the views.

Happy running

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Stopped running quite a few yes back after watching a couple friends have bug surgeries due to running injuries. Took up mountain biking instead. Different but got me outside in the country too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

*big..... Typo

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By *odjer More OP   Man
over a year ago

m

Yeah it's not great for the joints !! Would love to give mountain biking a shot . Surprised it's not bigger in Ireland

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By *hocoholicWoman
over a year ago

The big D

Seemingly I run ‘funny’, my legs tend to go out sideways. I don’t have d healthiest of hips so it’s not great for me but I’m trying to walk with an odd run spurt.

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By *he rover returnedWoman
over a year ago

xxx

Do trails or cross country. You have to think ahead watch your footing... your mind just empties..its glorious

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By *odjer More OP   Man
over a year ago

m

Whatever your doing is keeping you in great shape so it's working keep it up

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Do trails or cross country. You have to think ahead watch your footing... your mind just empties..its glorious "

Use a sports watch and see if you can improve your times. Keep the breathing constant

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By *odjer More OP   Man
over a year ago

m

Actually started that a few weeks back and it's so much more enjoyable! Time passes quicker and it's less stress on the joints too !!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Recently started back regularly running , and am wondering if anybody has any tips or tricks they find makes it more of a positive activity . Running with company is fine it's when running alone I find it harder to stay motivated "

No point in me giving advice...have always admired runners doing what they do but pounding the road was never my scene so have absolutely no experience in road running...but gimme a skipping rope ...a classic rock sound blasting out... absolutely bliss for me...LOVE it..

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By *irishladMan
over a year ago

Malahide

Pretend your being chased by an angry dog!!

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By *ardleedsMan
over a year ago

Leeds

I do a lot of running not sure I actually enjoy it. I tend to enter myself into races to keep the motivation there. Unfortunately none of my friends have any interest in running so I'm a lonley goat runner. Defo plan routes and mix them up, try and enjoy the time out in the fresh air by yourself and the great feeling you do get when your back home and relaxing. Great thread btw

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