Comments on: 5 tricks for making a run routine stick

By: Denise

Denise — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:27:57 +0000

The “Pack a bag” resonates with me because when I run I can usually just leave right from home and head straight to the River Valley to hit the trails. But where I need the bag for is my Yoga practice, I’ve gotten many offers to attend classes with friends and co-workers but had to bow out because I didn’t have my gear in the car. Unfortunately you can’t just GO to a Moksha Hot Yoga class, those need more then your standard gear.

By: Jim Oldfield

Jim Oldfield — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:59:00 +0000

Good combination of ‘set a goal and work toward it’ and ‘eff the program.’ Sometimes just getting out the door for a quickie is SO worth it! Keep it fun and enjoyable.

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:20:37 +0000

Love this post! Shared it on facebook. Peace. Love. Run. Yoga. Your company rocks!

By: Deb

Deb — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 15:46:53 +0000

Thank you for sharing these tips and inspiration. I just started running, ( again), yesterday. Seems I talk more about it than actually doing it. It is hard for me to get started. But this time I plan to succeed!

By: A White

A White — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:46:37 +0000

Alexis,
Thanks so much for these tips. Deanne has some great ideas. Running, fitness, and health are all self-commitments. It takes courage to commit to these personal goals when you have no one else to measure them. I hope this inspires more people, especially at the collegiate level, to better themselves through health, fitness, and nutrition, which truly make a difference. As the saying goes, it’s having the courage to start.

Alex White

By: Nash

Nash — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 02:42:43 +0000

This is very helpful and inspiring. A busy woman like Deanne can make time for her runs, I feel obliged to follow her too.

thanks for sharing these tips.

By: meverett

meverett — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:52:38 +0000

These five tricks for making running a routine sound very realistic. I used to be very athletic in high school, and now being at college I rarely head to to the gym. I think that setting your goals and working towards them is the most important bullet because you need to be realistic with yourself to get to where you want to be.

Madeline Everett
Tulane University Freeman School of Business

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 23:58:11 +0000

Such great tips for sticking to a routine…something I’m really trying to work on. Thanks for posting!
xo
Rebecca

By: Jennifer Elwell

Jennifer Elwell — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:03:31 +0000

You’ve just inspired me to get on the treadmill… in the middle of the day.

By: dorry

dorry — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 04:19:32 +0000

absolutely agree with all 5 of these – sitting here nodding my head as I scrolled down the post. I always have my running/yoga gear with me, and there are times when I hit the pavement if I recognize a window of opportunity. one of my favorite aspects of running is that there’s no schedule & no class time to dictate my run.

By: Evangeline

Evangeline — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 01:23:34 +0000

It is so true about setting goals for running. I always make sure I enter a marathon every 6 months or so and set a time goal. This really motivates me to train hard to reach my goal.

By: Jenn @ RunItMyWay

Jenn @ RunItMyWay — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:10:59 +0000

This is so true! I AM busy, but I use it as an excuse too often! If you’re committed to your goals, you’ll MAKE time to run! It’s great hearing about women who successfully pull it off – no easy feat!

By: Cardio Captain

Cardio Captain — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 23:09:45 +0000

It helps when you have a team/group/partner that you commit yourself to. During last XC season in College we had to run 7 days a week while being a full time student, part time job, social life, etc. But somehow I did it because I am more likely to do something that benefits the team more than my own goals.

Try a team event like Tough Mudder to train for and tell the team your personal and team goals.

By: Qi Integrated Health

Qi Integrated Health — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:11:31 +0000

We’re a big believers in full body care. Therefore, “running when you can” resonates strongly with us. It’s the same as for treating your body, BEFORE it’s injured or sore.

Why wait to give your body the best chance it has to feel good? …You spend time making sure your car is working, so why not spend the time on your body as well?

Your body is your vehicle for life, taking you wherever your runs allow.

By: Megan @ Fiterature

Megan @ Fiterature — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:55:32 +0000

This is a great post, Alexis! I was JUST having a conversation with a friend about this – you have to schedule it into your day, just like brushing your teeth or feeding your llama (you don’t have one of those? Weird.).

No more excuses!! We are capable of so much more than we give ourselves credit for!

I’m going to share this post with friends – keep ‘em comin’!!